Oxford May Music Festival 2026
Date & Time
Sat, 2 May 2026
19:00 - 19:00
Venue
Garden Quad Auditorium
St John's College, St Giles, Oxford OX1 3JP
Tickets
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Immerse yourself in a weekend of extraordinary music at the Oxford May Music Festival.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Experience Jack Liebeck's unique insights on music and science
• Attend the book launch of 'Einstein - A Life in Science and Music'
• Laugh and learn with Rainer Hersch's humorous take on Wagner
Event Highlights
- •Unique blend of world-class music and cutting-edge science
- •Featuring award-winning artists and renowned scientists
- •Celebration of culture and human achievements
Speakers
Jack Liebeck
Artistic Director and Award-Winning Violinist
Professor Brian Foster
Renowned Particle Physicist
Brian Foster
Lecturer
Rainer Hersch
Comedian and Musician
Programme
Concert 1 - Works by Brown & Elgar
Concert 2 - Film Music in the Flow of Time
Concert 3 - Einstein: A Life in Science and Music
Concert 4 - Nicholas Daniel and Friends
Concert 5 - The Seasons
Concert 6 - Barber & Brahms
Concert 7 - Wagner’s Ring for people who can’t be bothered to sit through it
Organized by: St John's College, Oxford