Faculty of Music
University of Oxford
Oxford University Open Days
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The University of Oxford Open Days for 2026 are on 1 and 2 July and 18 September. On these days, all faculties, departments and colleges will be open to explore across the city.
This is a great chance for future applicants to meet our staff, students, learn about our new building and facilities, and ask any questions they might have. Whether you've already decided to apply for a BA Music, are on the fence, or are simply curious about music at Oxford more broadly, please do come along!
There is no need to sign up or register to attend the Open Days. For full information about the University Open Days, please click here.
Music timetable:
| 09:45-10:30 | Music at Oxford talk |
| 10:30-11:00 | Taster lecture |
| 11:20-12:00 | Meet the students |
| 14:00-15:00 | Meet the tutors |
Contrapunctus: Charles & Isabel - The Royal Wedding of 1526
Oxford’s renowned early-music consort Contrapunctus recreates the musical world surrounding one of the great royal marriages of the Renaissance: the wedding of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, and Isabella of Portugal in Seville in 1526.
Abolition Song and its Legacies
This is the final event of a two‑year research project, bringing together music, scholarship and contemporary reflection. Alongside performances, the hour‑long programme features contributions from the project’s researchers, offering insight into the historical and musical contexts behind the work.