Oxford Piano Festival
The Oxford Piano Festival welcomes piano players and pedagogues, experts and enthusiasits to some of Oxford’s most historic venues. Immerse yourself in nine days of masterclasses and eight evening performances by renowned pianists such as Víkingur Ólafsson and
Sir Stephen Hough.
Upcoming events
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In conversation with Sir András Schiff
08 Oct 2025 – 19:30
This evening sees the launch of our new ‘In Conversation With’ series at the iconic Oxford Union with Sir András Schiff in a fireside chat.
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An Evening of Tchaikovsky
10 Oct 2025 – 19:30
For our season-opening, Tchaikovsky brings us the passion and pain of the doomed lovers Romeo and Juliet and excerpts from The Nutcracker.
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The Voice of Greece
14 Oct 2025 – 19:30
The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, presents a special concert celebrating the centenary of iconic Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis.
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Dvořák Seven
23 Oct 2025 – 19:30
Music Director of the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Tomáš Netopil, conducts Dvořák’s Seventh Symphony.
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Pictures at an Exhibition
06 Nov 2025 – 19:30
In the splendid surroundings of Oxford Town Hall, Marios Papadopoulos leads a performance of the most adventurous and thrilling gallery visit of all time.
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Shostakovich Celebration
08 Nov 2025 – 19:30
The Carducci Quartet continue their acclaimed journey through Shostakovich’s quartets at the Holywell Music Room.
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FUNomusica Family Concert: It’s About Time
09 Nov 2025 – 16:00
Alasdair Malloy and the Oxford Philharmonic take us through the day with music to match and musical clocks to help us keep track of the time.
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Paul Lewis
20 Nov 2025 – 19:30
Britain’s Beethoven pianist par-excellence, Paul Lewis, joins the orchestra and conductor Marios Papadopoulos for Beethoven’s Concerto No. 4.
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Four Last Songs
27 Nov 2025 – 19:30
Lucy Crowe joins the Orchestra for a performance of Strauss’s profoundly moving Four Last Songs.
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In conversation with Sir András Schiff
Oct 08 2025 – 19:30
This evening sees the launch of our new ‘In Conversation With’ series at the iconic Oxford Union with Sir András Schiff in a fireside chat.
Learn More
An Evening of Tchaikovsky
Oct 10 2025 – 19:30
For our season-opening, Tchaikovsky brings us the passion and pain of the doomed lovers Romeo and Juliet and excerpts from The Nutcracker.
Learn More
The Voice of Greece
Oct 14 2025 – 19:30
The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, presents a special concert celebrating the centenary of iconic Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis.
Learn More
Dvořák Seven
Oct 23 2025 – 19:30
Music Director of the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Tomáš Netopil, conducts Dvořák’s Seventh Symphony.
Learn More
Pictures at an Exhibition
Nov 06 2025 – 19:30
In the splendid surroundings of Oxford Town Hall, Marios Papadopoulos leads a performance of the most adventurous and thrilling gallery visit of all time.
Learn More
Shostakovich Celebration
Nov 08 2025 – 19:30
The Carducci Quartet continue their acclaimed journey through Shostakovich’s quartets at the Holywell Music Room.
Learn More
FUNomusica Family Concert: It’s About Time
Nov 09 2025 – 16:00
Alasdair Malloy and the Oxford Philharmonic take us through the day with music to match and musical clocks to help us keep track of the time.
Learn More
Paul Lewis
Nov 20 2025 – 19:30
Britain’s Beethoven pianist par-excellence, Paul Lewis, joins the orchestra and conductor Marios Papadopoulos for Beethoven’s Concerto No. 4.
Learn More
Four Last Songs
Nov 27 2025 – 19:30
Lucy Crowe joins the Orchestra for a performance of Strauss’s profoundly moving Four Last Songs.
Learn MoreThe Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the leading orchestras in the UK. The Orchestra’s reputation is based on the uncompromising artistic standards of its founder and music director, Marios Papadopoulos, and maintained by some of the finest musicians in the UK.
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Education & Community
With a top team of talented musicians, star soloists from across the globe, and as Orchestra in Residence at the University of Oxford, our education and community programme caters for budding musicians and music lovers of all ages.
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Featured Concert
RFK Cello Concerto: In Conversation with Mats Lidström
On Friday 6 June, the OPO will be performing the world premiere of the RFK Cello Concerto composed by OPO Solo Cello Mats Lidström.
Meet Our Music Director
Marios Papadopoulos
Having begun his career as a concert pianist, Marios Papadopoulos founded the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra in 1998 and continues to this day as its Music Director and conductor.