Waterperry Opera Festival: Living Light - Visions of an Abbess
2026-08-11 17:00 - 2026-08-15 17:20 (Europe/London) | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
Inspiring music born directly from illumination

Staged in the intimate church at Waterperry, this immersive performance weaves Hildegard von Bingen’s music and words, inviting audiences into a luminous world of sound, spirituality, and visionary imagination. Living Light: Visions of an Abbess explores the inner world of Hildegard von Bingen through the visions that shaped her life and art. She experienced these revelations as intense, multi-sensory spiritual encounters, moments of colour, sound, and presence from which her extraordinary creativity flowed. At the heart of these visions was a radiant divine force she named Lux Vivens, the Living Light, inspiring music born directly from illumination.
Dates: 11th, 12th, 14th, 15th August 2026
Venue: St. Mary the Virgin Church, Waterperry Gardens
Time: Performance starts at 5pm. Approx. finish 5:20pm.
Tickets start at £15, with a small booking fee.
Under 35s Tickets at £15, Under 16s Tickets at £10, Benefit Holder/NHS Blue Light Tickets go free.
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Waterperry Opera Festival: Young Artist Gala
2026-08-12 15:30 - 2026-08-15 16:30 | WATERPERRY HOUSE, WATERPERRY GARDENS, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX33 1LA, United Kingdom.
Discover tomorrow’s stars

Celebrate the future of opera at our Young Artist Gala Concert, showcasing standout arias and scenes performed by the 2026 cohort of Waterperry’s Young Artists. Discover tomorrow’s stars in an inspiring afternoon of fresh talent and vibrant music-making.
Dates: 12th, 14th, 15th August 2026
Venue: Ballroom, Waterperry House
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Free entry, donations welcome.
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Waterperry Opera Festival: Last Night at the Opera
2026-08-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
An unforgettable evening of opera’s greatest hits

Bring the 2026 Waterperry Opera Festival to a stunning close with Last Night at the Opera – an unforgettable evening of opera’s greatest hits, featuring four sensational soloists, our festival orchestra, and conductor Bertie Baigent on the mainstage.
Dates: 16th August 2026
Venue: Mainstage, Waterperry Gardens
Time: Performance starts at 7pm. Approx. finish 9:30pm. Extended dining interval of 1hr.
Tickets start at £27, with a small booking fee. Under 35s Tickets at £17, Under 16s Tickets at £15, Benefit Holder/NHS Blue Light Tickets at £19.
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Matinee
2026-08-29 14:30 - 16:00 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
Delightfully Daft

– The Stage –
Following its sell-out success, IKP’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz returns for another “bonkers” theatre adventure in Summer 2026, in a family comedy adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic book.
Date: Saturday 29th August 2026
Venue: Amphitheatre
Time: 2:30pm, doors open at 2:00pm
Join Dorothy, the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they encounter munchkins, witches, winged monkeys, enchanted slippers and a Wonderful Wizard! Expect the unexpected in this comedy for all the family, featuring physical humour, fast-paced multi-roling and plenty of laughs for all ages.
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
2026-08-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
Delightfully Daft

– The Stage –
Following its sell-out success, IKP’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz returns for another “bonkers” theatre adventure in Summer 2026, in a family comedy adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic book.
Date: Saturday 29th August 2026
Venue: Amphitheatre
Time: 5:00pm, doors open at 4:30pm
Join Dorothy, the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they encounter munchkins, witches, winged monkeys, enchanted slippers and a Wonderful Wizard! Expect the unexpected in this comedy for all the family, featuring physical humour, fast-paced multi-roling and plenty of laughs for all ages.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
2026-09-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
What You Will return to Waterperry Gardens with Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Featuring live music, feats of aerial acrobatics and the county’s best-loved thespian canine. Come see this classical comedy with a fantasy twist, and support local theatre while you’re at it.
Date: Saturday 5th September 2026
Venue: Amphitheatre
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
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The Great Gatsby
2026-09-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
Step into the roaring 1920s, where the champagne flows, the jazz trumpet blows, and the American Dream gleams with irresistible allure. This electrifying stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel brings Jay Gatsby’s glittering world to life — a place of opulence, obsession, and heartbreak.
Date: Saturday 12th September 2026
Venue: Amphitheatre
Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm, doors open at 4:30pm
As Nick Carraway is drawn into the orbit of his mysterious neighbor, the secrets behind Gatsby’s lavish parties begin to unravel, revealing a story of love lost and illusion pursued.
Featuring live music and a dynamic ensemble, This Is My Theatre’s adaptation invites audiences to experience one of literature’s best-loved stories like never before — glamorous, grandiose and undeniably… Great.
What have critics said about our shows:
“Warm and welcoming, clever and creative – a wonderful afternoon of entertainment!” – Grapevine Live (The Wind in the Willows)
“A fun-filled family adventure, thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable!” – Visit Dean Wye (Treasure Island)
“Rich in detail and a joy to experience!” – Ingenue Magazine (Pride & Prejudice)
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Autumn Festival Weekend 2026
2026-10-03 - 2026-10-04 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
Date: 3rd October – 4th October
Time: 10:00am – 5.30pm
Venue: Waterperry Gardens Shop and Orchards
Price: Tours £4.75 per adult or free with garden entrance and for season ticket holders.
A great family day out where you will be able to sample and buy many of our different types of juices. Advice and information on growing, planting, apple identification and selecting trees and rootstock will be freely available on the day.
Buy goodies at the craft and food fair, take a tour of the orchards & fruit sheds including a behind-the-scenes visit to see our apple press in action.

Grounddog Day
2026-11-15 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
Because of the high standards of horticulture we aspire to we don’t normally allow dogs in the ornamental gardens, however, we know that dogs are a part of your family so for just one day this year we’re allowing dogs into the formal gardens to see what they are missing! (normal garden entrance fee applies).
10% of garden entries for the day will go to the Oxford Animal Sanctuary.
Just a few doggie do’s and don’ts:

We kindly ask that dogs are kept on a lead at all times
Please clear up after your dog
Please do not leave your dog tied up and unattended anywhere in the grounds

You can enjoy outdoor refreshments with your dog at the Teashop.

November Christmas Market
2026-11-21 - 2026-11-22 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
We are now taking stall holder bookings, please email marketing@waterperrygardens.co.uk
Get into the Christmas spirit at Waterperry Gardens by visiting one of our Christmas Markets – 21 & 22 November and 5th & 6th December, 10am-4pm.
Christmas shopping galore, we’ll have Art and Craft Stalls with gorgeous handmade gift ideas, festive food and drink, all nestled under cover in our plant area.
A brass band will be playing on the Saturday to bring that extra festive feel to this ever-popular event.
With Christmas shopping from our Gallery, Gift Barn and Christmas Shop and not forgetting our festive event in the gardens for the children, there will be something for everyone.
So wrap up warm and come and have a browse at what’s on offer!

December Christmas Market
2026-12-05 - 2026-12-06 | Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry Gardens, Nr. Wheatley, Waterperry, Oxfordshire,, OX33 1JZ., United Kingdom
We are now taking stall holder bookings, please email marketing@waterperrygardens.co.uk
Get into the Christmas spirit at Waterperry Gardens by visiting our Christmas Market, open 10am-4pm.
Christmas shopping galore, we’ll have Art and Craft Stalls with gorgeous handmade gift ideas, festive food and drink, all nestled under cover in our plant area.
A brass band will be playing throughout Sunday to bring that extra festive feel to this ever-popular event.
With Christmas shopping from our Gallery, Gift Barn and Christmas Shop and not forgetting our festive event in the gardens for the children, there will be something for everyone.
So wrap up warm and come and have a browse at what’s on offer!
