Film & Cinema Events in Oxford
31 upcoming film & cinema events
Oxford offers a rich tapestry of cinematic experiences, blending its historic charm with a dynamic approach to film. Beyond the multiplexes, discover intimate screenings in heritage buildings like The Corn Exchange and Christ Church, where the grandeur of the architecture complements the on-screen drama. Independent cinemas such as Curzon Oxford showcase a curated selection of art-house, foreign, and classic films, often accompanied by Q&A sessions with filmmakers. You might even find unique film events popping up in unexpected places, reflecting the city's creative spirit. Whether you're a cinephile seeking the latest independent releases or a curious visitor drawn to the magic of the silver screen, Oxford's film and cinema scene provides a consistently engaging destination.
As of October 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 31 upcoming film & cinema events in Oxford, Oxfordshire, including 10 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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SOLD OUTPeople's Emergency Briefing Screening - Sutton Courtenay, Monday 5 October
📍 Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre
Sold out at source
SOLD OUTFilm screening - National Emergency Briefing
📍 Seacourt Hall
Sold out at source
Daytime Cinema Presents: The Penguin Lessons
📍 The Corn Exchange
FREEPeruvian Society Through Peruvian Cinema
📍 Oxford Brookes University
Day Time Cinema Presents: The Penguin Lessons
📍 The Corn Exchange
FREEPeople's Emergency Briefing
FREEPeople's Emergency Briefing
📍 Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour 2026
📍 Amey Theatre, Abingdon School
Connecting Filmmakers & Actors | Oxford
📍 OXO BAR
£12.00 - £16.00
FREE—
All-Time Favourite Films (that wouldn't fit in any other season)
📍 Magdalen College
The Conjuring
📍 The Ultimate Picture Palace
Saw
📍 The Oxford Cinema & Cafe
It Came From Outer Space
📍 The Ultimate Picture Palace
Sense & Sensibility (2026) Watch Party with Bad Girl Books
📍 Phoenix Picturehouse
£15.00 - £16.96
FREEDrain Flies - Free Screening
📍 Exeter College
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📍 The Oxford Cinema & Cafe
Sinners Film Screening
📍 Tap Social Taproom
Anyone Can Play Guitar: Film Screening and Q&A
FREEScreening: Bradford Forwards and Backwards (2024) + Q&A
📍 The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities
SOLD OUTThe People's Emergency Climate Briefing: Rewley House film showing
📍 Rewley House
Sold out at source
Day Time Cinema Presents: The Great Escaper
📍 The Corn Exchange
Daytime Cinema Presents: The Great Escaper
📍 The Corn Exchange
Lego Batman: Screening & Buildalong!
📍 Tap Social Taproom
FREEPeople's Emergency Briefing film screening Old Marston
📍 St Nicholas Church Hall
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Film & Cinema Events in Oxford — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant film & cinema scene in Oxford with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates film & cinema events from across Oxford, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
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How many film & cinema events are on in Oxford?
There are currently 31 upcoming film & cinema events in Oxford. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming film & cinema in the city.
Are there free film & cinema events in Oxford?
Yes — 10 of the current film & cinema listings in Oxford are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
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Film & Cinema Events in Oxford — Your Complete Guide
Oxford's film and cinema scene extends well beyond the multiplex, with an exceptional range of independent cinemas, film clubs, outdoor screenings, repertory programmes, and film festivals that celebrate cinema in all its forms.
Independent and arthouse cinemas in Oxford programme new releases alongside classic revivals, foreign language films, documentary strands and director retrospectives — the kind of curated cinema culture that streaming services can't replicate. Many of these venues are beautifully preserved historic buildings that are worth visiting for their architecture alone.
Film clubs are a particularly sociable way to engage with cinema in Oxford: they typically pair a screening with a themed drink or meal, and often include a post-film discussion that deepens the experience considerably. Drive-in screenings, rooftop cinemas and pop-up outdoor events have become a staple of the Oxford summer, offering a magical way to watch films under the sky.
Oxford's film festivals celebrate everything from short films and animation to horror, science fiction, LGBTQ+ cinema, and international cinema. Many are free or low-cost, with Q&As, workshops and industry panels adding real depth to the programme. If you're passionate about film, Oxford's independent cinema scene will more than match your appetite.