Science around Didcot
42 upcoming events
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Oazis lists 42 science events around Didcot, pulled from ticket sites and venue calendars, updated every day.
Right now, most of the action is around All Saint's Methodist Church Hall - Abingdon, Leys College and African School and Jesus College Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub.
Events — science around Didcot
Sat31
Today
Tue3
Tuesday 3 November
Tue 3 · 10:30 AMFree
WorkshopCareer
AI Governance Foundations Workshop
Grassroots Workspace - Oxford
Tue 3 · 5 PMFree
TalkEcology
What causes climate change?
St Cross College
Tue 3 · 7 PM
TalkScience
East Oxford Astronomy Club meeting and observing
Leys College and African School
Tue 3 · 7 PM
TalkScience
East Oxford Astronomy Club meeting and observing
Leys College and African School
Wed4
Wednesday 4 November
Thu5
Thursday 5 November
Fri6
Friday 6 November
Fri 6 · 5 PM£5–7
TalkScience
The Annual Charles Simonyi Lecture: Venki Ramakrishnan
Oxford Playhouse
Fri 6 · 6:30 PM
TalkScience
Newbury Astronomical Society monthly meeting
Fair Close Centre
Fri 6 · 7:30 PM
TalkScience
Newbury Astronomical Society monthly meeting
Fair Close Centre
Fri 6 · 7:30 PM
TalkScience
Newbury Astronomical Society monthly meeting
Fair Close Centre
Fri 6 · 7:30 PM
TalkScience
Newbury Astronomical Society monthly meeting
Fair Close Centre
Later
Sat 7 · 10 AM£0–9.50
Science3–15 yrs
Family Day
Science Oxford Centre
Sat 7 · 2 PMFree
TalkScience
Latest ME Research from Prof Karl Morten and colleagues
Anne Anderson lecture theatre, Women’s Centre
Mon 9 · 5 PMFree
TalkEcology
Economic analysis of global and local policies for respecting planetary boundaries
Oxford Martin School (University of Oxford)
Tue 10 · 4 PMFree
CinemaDocumentary
'Burkitt' - Documentary Screening & Filmmaker Q&A
Centre for Human Genetics, University of Oxford
Wed 11 · 7 PMFree
TalkLiterature
How to be a Compassionate Academic
Ripon College Cuddesdon
Wed 11 · 7 PMFree
ScienceWellness
Gym Goals, Detox and Recovery
Fitness Space Wantage
Thu 12 · 9:30 AMFree
TalkScience
Co-designing Artificial Intelligence Infrastructures for data in A&H
56 Banbury Rd
Thu 12 · 4 PMFree
ScienceExhibition
The Art of Microscopy
Jesus College Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
TalkScience
The Second Wave: From Early Rocket Pioneers to Today’s Tech Bros
Said Business School
Sat 14 · 10 AM£109.05–195.72
TalkPoetry
Alchemy: Exploring Metaphorical Transformations and Arts-Based Research
St Anne's College
Tue 17 · 5 PMFree
TalkScience
The race for critical metals: Is there a better way?
St Cross College
Wed 18 · 6 PM
Science
Astronomy for beginners with Newbury Astronomical Society
Stockcross Village Hall
Wed 18 · 7 PM
TalkScience
Astronomy for beginners with Newbury Astronomical Society
Stockcross Village Hall
Wed 18 · 7 PM
TalkScience
Astronomy for beginners with Newbury Astronomical Society
Stockcross Village Hall
Wed 18 · 7 PM
Science
Astronomy for beginners with Newbury Astronomical Society
Stockcross Village Hall
Tue 1 Dec · 7 PM
TalkScience
East Oxford Astronomy Club meeting and observing
Leys College and African School
Wed 2 Dec · 6 PMFree
TalkScience
Stressing cells to make them talk
Clerici Learning Studio (CLC 1.12)
Fri 4 Dec · 5 PMFree
TalkScience
Paternalistic AI? Promises and threats
Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub, Jesus College
Mon 7 Dec · 8 PM
ScienceTalk
Abingdon Astronomical Society meeting and observing
All Saint's Methodist Church Hall - Abingdon
Sat 12 Dec · 10 AM£15
Creative workshopScience5–9 yrs
Science Club - Toy Factory
Science Oxford Centre
Mon 14 Dec · 8 PM
Science
Abingdon Astronomical Society beginners meeting
All Saint's Methodist Church Hall - Abingdon
Sat 19 Dec · 10 AM£9.50
Science3–15 yrs
Family Day
Science Oxford Centre
Wed 17 Feb · 7 PM
Science
Astronomy for beginners with Newbury Astronomical Society
Stockcross Village Hall
Wed 17 Mar · 7 PM
ScienceGuided tour
Astronomy for beginners with Newbury Astronomical Society
Stockcross Village Hall
Fri 2 Apr · 7:30 PM
TalkScience
Newbury Astronomical Society monthly meeting
Fair Close Centre
Wed 21 Apr · 7 PM
TalkScience
Astronomy for beginners with Newbury Astronomical Society
Stockcross Village Hall
Mon 26 Apr · 10 AM
TalkScience
The Nature Ready Economy Summer School
The Retreat Room, Oxford Friends Meeting House
See also around Didcot
Fri 20 · 7 PM£9.90
Concert
Sound Of The Sirens
Harwell Village Hall, Didcot
Fri 6 · 7:30 PM
Concert
Choir Rehearsals - Sutton Courtenay
Abingdon County Hall Museum
Thu 12 · 5:45 PM£28.63–59.54
ClassicalConcert
Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated: Wallingford, Early
Dorchester Abbey
Fri 13 · 7 PM£0–18.04
Concert
Rhythm & Rice - Rice & Noodle bowls and music from Harriet
Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon Oxford
Sat 7 · 7:30 PM£5–20
ClassicalConcert
Durufle's Requiem plus a UK Premiere
St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Reading
At 7 PM
ClassicalSinger-songwriter
Arches and Spires: Oxford Welsh MVC and Fron Male Voice Choir
Oxford Town Hall
At 6:30 PM£27
ClassicalConcert
Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble
Holywell Music Room, Oxford
At 7:30 PM£10–29
ClassicalConcert
Yuko Sano
Oxford Playhouse
At 11 AM
MetalConcert
Rabidfest
The Bullingdon, Oxford
Today
ClassicalConcert
Spooky Season – Tim Burton’s Universe
Holywell Music Room, Oxford
At 7:30 PM£3.30
Parties
Family Halloween Disco
The Marlborough Club, Didcot
Fri 6 · 6 PM£8
Street party
Grove RFC Fireworks Night 2026 – Family Bonfire Night in Grove & Wantage
Grove Rugby Club
Sat 7 · 10 AM
Street partyMarket
Christian Aid Market
United Church Dorchester
Sat 14 · 2 PM£0–50
OutdoorsStreet party
Abingdon Funfair & Fireworks 2026
Abingdon Airfield
At 7 PM£20
Street party
Halloween Charity Fundraiser With Live Band the Unusual Suspects
Wallingford Sports Park
Thu 12 · 2 PMFree
Volunteering
Remember When Tea Dance
Wootton & Dry Sandford Community Centre, Boars Hill
At 7 PM£8–15
ClubTechno
DYSTOPIA III: Immersive Halloween Rave at Tap Social
Tap Social Taproom
At 10 PMFree
ClubDJ set
HALLOWEEN PARTY by MONGA
The Oxford Retreat
At 9 PM£8.28–14.87
DJ setHip-Hop
ADV Presents: Halloween Drink N' Vybz
Slug & Lettuce - Oxford
At 8 PMFree
DJ setDisco
Halloween Disco
Corner house pub, Oxford
At 11 PM
Club
The Halloween Red Light Boiler
O2 Academy Oxford
Tomorrow · 3 PM£10
DJ setOpen air
Soca Sunday: Caribbean Day Party at Spiced Roots
64 Cowley Rd, Oxford
Mon 2 · 12 PM
Street party
Monday Meals
Flo's - The Place in the Park
At 7:30 PM£12–15
Theatre
1984 By George Orwell, Adapted by Nick Hern
All Saints Church, Sutton Courtenay
Thu 12 · 7:30 PM£23
ComedySinger-songwriter
Flat & the Curves: Rosé Tinted
Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot
Thu 12 · 7:30 PM£23
Stand-up
Flat and the Curves: Rosé-Tinted
Didcot Cornerstone, Oxfordshire
Tue 27
TheatreMusical
Come From Away
Amey Theatre, Abingdon
Thu 5 · 8 PM£5
ImprovComedy
Awkward Actors present: How Awkward (Improv Comedy Show) at the Tipsy Mercer, Abingdon
The Tipsy Mercer, Abingdon
Thu 5 · 8 PM£5
Stand-up
Awkward Actors present: How Awkward
Abingdon The Tipsy Mercer, Oxfordshire
Tue 10 · 8 PM
Drag show
Scrumpets Burlesque Student Showcase
The Countess Bar, Oxford
Tue 17 · 7 PM£15.40
Theatre
The Importance of Being Earnest
Abingdon Guildhall
Tue 27
Theatre
Immaculate by Oliver Lansley
Wallingford Corn Exchange
Sat 7 · 7:30 PM£7
TheatrePoetry
Appleton Remembers
Appleton Village Hall, Abingdon
Thu 26
Theatre
The Wizard of Oz
Southmoor Village Hall, Abingdon
At 9 PM£11.50
Stand-up
Jericho Comedy Late Show
Common Ground, Oxford
At 7:30 PM
Theatre
A Very Expensive Poison by Lucy Prebble
Old Fire Station, Oxford
Mon 2 · 6 PMFree
CabaretComedy
B*TCH: An Evolutionary, Revolutionary Cabaret Collaboration
Jacqueline du Pré Music Building (St Hilda's College, Oxford University)
Sat 7 · 1 PM£0–7
Tabletop RPGBoard games
SOXS Con 2026
Preston Road Community Centre, Abingdon
Sat 21 · 8:30 AMFree
TournamentVideo games
Into the Maelstrom 13
Drayton village hall
Tue 3 · 7:30 PM
Board games
Games for a Laugh (social board games)
The King’s Head & Bell
Mon 2 · 6:30 PM
MiniaturesTournament
Grim Dark Gaming Society
Willows Shake Shop
Sat 7 · 6:30 PM£6.13
Bingo
Boogie Bingo
Abingdon United Football Club
Tue 10 · 2 PM£0–8
Board games
Go Meet, Abingdon with Sleigh to Give
The Lambourn, Abingdon
Tue 3 · 7 PMFree
QuizOutdoors
Pub Quiz at JoJo's Cocktail & Pizza Bar Oxford
JoJo's Cocktail & Pizza Bar Oxford
Tomorrow · 8 PMFree
Quiz
Pub Quiz at Seacourt Bridge
Seacourt Bridge, Botley
Thu 5 · 8 PMFree
Quiz
Pub Quiz at Tap Social Movement - Botley Taproom
Tap Social Movement - Botley Taproom, Oxfordshire
Tomorrow · 8 PMFree
Quiz
Pub Quiz at The White Rabbit
The White Rabbit, Clifton
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Venues — science around Didcot
All Saint's Methodist Church Hall - Abingdon
2 events
Leys College and African School
3 events
Jesus College Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub
2 events
St Cross College
2 events
Clerici Learning Studio (CLC 1.12)
2 events
Science Oxford Centre
3 events
Grassroots Workspace - Oxford
2 events
56 Banbury Rd
1 event
Anne Anderson lecture theatre, Women’s Centre
1 event
Stockcross Village Hall
7 events
Berkshire Music Trust Reading Music Centre
1 event
Fair Close Centre
5 events
Frequently asked questions
How many science events are there around Didcot?
42 coming up on Oazis.
Where can you catch science around Didcot?
Notably All Saint's Methodist Church Hall - Abingdon, Leys College and African School and Jesus College Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub. See the full list of venues above.