Immerse yourself in nine days of masterclasses and eight evening performances by renowned pianists such as Víkingur Ólafsson and
Sir Stephen Hough. Buy your Observer Pass for all inclusive access to all the events now!
Founded in 1999, the Oxford Piano Festival takes place in the last week of July on the tranquil and scenic campus of St Hilda’s College, welcoming piano players and pedagogues, experts and enthusiasts to some of Oxford’s most historic venues.
Piano Festival 2025 Featured events
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Isata Kanneh-Mason
26 Jul 2025 – 19:30
To kick start the Oxford Piano Festival 2025, we have a thrilling concert full of dynamic and exciting works, joined by Isata Kanneh-Mason.
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Nikolai Lugansky
29 Jul 2025 – 19:30
Nikolai Lugansky invites you on a journey through the evocative and emotional landscapes of Beethoven, Schumann, Wagner and Liszt.
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Funding And Support
Your support enables the Oxford Piano Festival to provide extremely talented young pianists with once-in-a-lifetime tuition opportunities from highly sought-after piano pedagogues, taking their playing to the next level. Find out more about how you can support the Festival here.