Hobby groups in Oxford
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Oxford, as well as people looking to join one.
Oxford Geeks
Fandoms
Oxford Geeks is a social group for people in Oxford who enjoy geek culture and want to meet others with similar interests. Its meet-ups may include games evenings, film nights and online chats about science fiction, fantasy or comic books. It is aimed at people looking to share interests and make new contacts.
Sign in to contactTalking Movies: Oxford
Fandoms
This Oxford-based group brings together film fans from Oxford and Oxfordshire to socialise and talk about movies. It meets monthly in the Curzon bar to discuss recent new releases and classic films seen at home or in cinemas, and it sometimes puts on film screenings too. The group is open to both casual viewers and keen cinema-goers.
Sign in to contactOxford Wine & Books for 20s & 30s
Wine tasting
This Oxford group meets once a month for a chat about a usually fiction book over wine, beer or a soft drink, and it also runs a separate monthly social where book talk is optional. It is aimed at people in their 20s and 30s, and numbers are capped at 35, although a seat is not always guaranteed because venue space can be limited. The organiser says donations to help cover running costs are appreciated but not required.
Sign in to contactPhilosophy in Pubs, Oxford
Real ale
Philosophy in Pubs, Oxford is a community philosophy group that discusses big questions in a relaxed, informal setting. Meetings take place every few weeks, alternating between central Oxford and Headington, and the group welcomes people with no prior experience of philosophy. It is open to anyone prepared to listen, take part positively and enjoy thoughtful discussion.
Sign in to contactAWB - Bar Crawls
Real ale
AWB - Bar Crawls arranges regular trips around Oxford for people who want to visit pubs and breweries, with food, drinks, dancing and a social atmosphere. It brings together beer lovers of different experience levels, from craft beer enthusiasts to those simply after a fun night out. The group also includes light-hearted icebreakers to help people get chatting.
Sign in to contactOxford CAMRA
Real ale
The Oxford branch of CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. Branches organise socials, pub crawls, brewery visits and beer festivals, and anyone who enjoys real ale, cider and perry is welcome.
Sign in to contactOxford Local Group
Birdwatching
Oxford Local Group is a local group of the RSPB. Members meet for talks, birdwatching trips and walks, and help with conservation work. Newcomers and beginners are welcome.
Sign in to contactSinging Assembly Morning Choir
Choirs
This Oxford choir meets on Tuesday mornings during term time at Florence Park Community Centre for a 90-minute singing session. It welcomes mixed abilities, including experienced singers and those returning after a break, and the music is taught by ear so reading music is not needed. Sessions cost between £6 and £9, paid by card on the door.
Sign in to contactSeven Sisters Choir Workshop Series
Choirs
This Oxford choir workshop series offers Monday evening a cappella harmony singing for women who want regular singing without joining a permanent choir or performing. It covers songs by living women composers and music linked to women’s experience, with teaching by ear and a fairly fast pace. It is not aimed at beginners, and singers need to be able to hold a tune and keep time. Individual sessions can be booked, or a very affordable series.
Sign in to contactOxford Community Choir
Choirs
Oxford Community Choir is a friendly, inclusive singing group based in Oxford. It meets on Tuesday evenings during term time, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, in the main church. The choir welcomes all abilities with no auditions and no need to read music, and it sings unaccompanied songs in harmony, learned by ear. The repertoire changes through the seasons and the group gives a few informal performances each year.
Sign in to contactKalta Choir Oxford – Women’s Georgian Harmony
Choirs
This Oxford women’s choir meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm at Lime Walk Methodist Church Hall in Headington. It sings Georgian polyphony and other folk songs, with help from learning tracks, vocal technique and background on the songs. The group is for women, and the course costs £110 for 11 sessions or £12 for a drop-in session, with concessions available on request.
Sign in to contactGreen Templeton College and NDPHCS Community Choir
Choirs
This Oxford choir listing covers two private workplace choirs for students, staff and alumni of the college and the Department of Primary Health Care Sciences. They meet on Tuesdays from 5.30pm to 7.00pm during term time, with regular sharing events when the two choirs come together.
Sign in to contactFeisty Choir
Choirs
Feisty Choir in Oxford sings contemporary songs written by living women, with material that ranges from lullabies and protest songs to nature-inspired pieces and folk with a twist. It meets on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.10pm, and members are expected to learn songs by heart and work towards performances. The group is currently running a waiting list, and tasters can be arranged on request.
Sign in to contactThe Slow And Steady session
Music sessions
A traditional music session at The Slow And Steady, Oxford. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
Sign in to contactThe White Hart session
Music sessions
A traditional music session at The White Hart, Oxford. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
Sign in to contactThe Up In Arms session
Music sessions
A traditional music session at The Up In Arms, Oxford. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
Sign in to contactThe Half Moon session
Music sessions
A traditional music session at The Half Moon, Oxford. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
Sign in to contactThe Isis River Farmhouse session
Music sessions
A traditional music session at The Isis River Farmhouse, Oxford. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
Sign in to contactSearching for Metal drummer!
Bands
An Oxford band is looking for a drummer to join its line-up. The group already has bass, guitar and vocals in place, and is currently working on original material with plans to record and gig. It says the style is not yet fixed, so the music is still evolving.
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Bands
An Oxford-based band is looking for a guitarist to join them. They are an established, busy gigging group that usually plays two to three times a month.
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