Oxford International Women's Festival, Mar, various events focusing on women's situation and rights in today's society, throughout the city (website: www.oxfordwomen.co.uk)
Oxford Literary Festival, Mar, literary talks and events, Christ Church College (website: www.sundaytimes-oxfordliteraryfestival.co.uk)
Oxford Folk Festival, Mar-Apr, folk music concerts in Oxford Town Hall and a street parade through the city centre (website: www.oxfordfolkfest.com)
Oxford City Bumping Races, Apr, rowing races on the River Isis (website: www.oxfordrowing.net/corc/club)
Lord Mayor's Parade, May, parade with floats and fun, through the city centre (website: www.oxford.gov.uk)
Cowley Road Carnival, Jul, carnival with parade, food, drink and fun (website: www.eastofoxford.com/carnival)
Oxford Pride, Jul, gay festival in the city centre and at Oxpens Field (website: www.liverpoolcomedyfestival.com)
Oxford International Festival of Films, Jul, film festival with screenings at various venues throughout the city (website: www.oxfordfestivalfilms.com)
Oxford City Royal Regatta & Sprint, Aug, weekend with rowing races on the River Isis (website: www.oxfordrowing.net/corc/regatta)
Oxford Chamber Music Festival, Sep, chamber music concerts at various venues throughout the city (website: www.oxfordfestival.com)