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May Morning in Oxford
community
music
Other showtimes available
2 totalFri 1 May
06:00Free19:00Free
About this event
Celebrate the historic May Morning tradition with choral music and festivities in Oxford.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Experience the Magdalen College Choir singing from the 500-year-old Great Tower at dawn.
• Join a 500-year-old dawn tradition on Magdalen Bridge to mark the exact arrival of spring.
• Watch thousands gather at 6:00 AM to hear the choir’s ancient hymns echo across the High Street.
Event Highlights
- •A historic tradition dating back over 500 years
- •Live performance by the Magdalen College Choir from the top of the tower
- •Thousands of attendees gathering at dawn to celebrate the arrival of spring
- •Dedicated viewing areas for wheelchair users and families with young children
Speaker
Magdalen College Choir
Choir
Programme
05:30
Crowd Assembly
Crowds typically start to assemble around Magdalen College Tower.
06:00
Magdalen College Choir Performance
The choir heralds the arrival of spring from the tower.
What to bring / Requirements
- •Follow instructions from stewards and signage
- •Be aware of extensive road closures affecting all traffic including bicycles
Organized by: Oxford City Council
Contact: predway@oxford.gov.uk
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