The 2025 Oxford Science and Ideas Festival Programme

IF Oxford returns as a vibrant, inclusive festival where you, your family and friends can get hands-on with science, meet experts and explore big ideas through a huge range of activities like comedy nights, performances and talks.

The 2025 Festival Programme is Live!

From thought-provoking talks and captivating performances to engaging tours and family-friendly zones, the Festival once again offers something for everyone. Try hands-on activities in central Oxford or venture out to places where cutting-edge discoveries and inventions are made.

The 80-page programme has a few orientation pages followed by the brilliant collection of events listings you’ve come to expect of Oxford’s science and ideas Festival, or perhaps will get to enjoy for the first time!

Download the programme (PDF, 16MB)

Arts, performance and conversations

From moths in the Natural History Museum (Fri 17), zombies on Wellington Square (31 Oct) and statistics at Oxford Playhouse (1 Nov), to pubs, bakeries and even through the wardrobe of Caper Bookshop, the Festival will spark curiosity in every corner of Oxford.

Ponder the sky during a piano recital in a church (29 Oct), have a beer with a fusion engineer (20 Oct) and giggle with science fact at a Bullingdon double-bill (26 Oct).

Unleash your playful-side for Myth Monster (18 Oct), listen to winning work as children present their Poetry of Science (18 Oct) and check out favourites at Festival Zones to explore hands-on family days and drop-in activities across Oxford.

Join in solo, bring your friends or come along with family

Whether you’re new to the Festival or if it’s a mainstay of your year, IF Oxford is that familiar safe place to add your voice to Oxford’s global village. Our Festival is built on the energy of the community—help spread the word and catalyse someone’s curiosity.

Changing the world starts with discussing ideas

If you’re not yet following the Festival on social media, you can subscribe to @oxford_if to get the latest updates on #IFOx2025 via Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook, YouTube and Eventbrite

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Ideas for a wonderful world, for everyone

Download the IF Oxford 2025 digital programme – and spread the word !

We’re looking forward to seeing you this October!