Abingdon on Thames Town Council

Zumba Class
2026-09-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | West Wing Studio Coxeter House, West Wing Studio Coxeter House Abingdon OX14 3RG, Abingdon, OX14 3RG, United Kingdom
Enjoy 1 hour fun Zumba dance class at the centre of Abingdon at West Wing Studio! ✨💕💃
We start of the class with a fun warm up and energy cleanse followed by embodying fun Zumba formula 1 steps to upbeat fun music!
This class is high pace and fun for a morning workout to start your day!
We finish by doing a light cool down

Abbey Con 2026
2026-09-27 | White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre, Abingdon
Trooper Events UK are bringing a fantastic family day out back to Abingdon! Meet stars from TV and film, enjoy plenty of photo opportunities, and explore a wide range of amazing stalls throughout the event. Abbey Con is back for its third year, offering great value, fun for all ages, and a brilliant day out for the whole family.

Jordan Wylie – Finding Purpose
2026-09-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Amey Theatre, Abingdon School, Abingdon School Park Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DE, United Kingdom
Presented by Speakers from the Edge
Jordan’s expeditions have taken him across all seven continents and to over 150 countries, from running the coldest marathons on Earth, to rowing across the world’s most dangerous waters, summiting unclimbed peaks, and attempting to be the first person to paddleboard around Britain to name just a few of his intrepid adventures. His journey is one of resilience and purpose. Through these extreme challenges and his life changing experiences, he explores how the great outdoors can inspire better mental and physical well-being while empowering people across the world to dream bigger, push their limits, and create their own path whilst having a positive impact on the world. Prepare to be inspired!

Puppy Social
2026-09-26 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-09-19 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-09-12 11:30 - 12:00 | The Dog’s Spot, 2 High Street, Abingdon, OX14 5AX
Puppy Social is back and better than ever! Free of charge and even a puppacino on house with purchases over £20.
Join us at 11.30am with your fully-vaccinated pup for pawsitive play and socialising.
Up to 20 weeks old.

Grim Dark Gaming Society
2026-09-26 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-09-19 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-09-12 10:30 - 16:00 | Willows Shake Shop, 18 Bury Street, Abingdon, OX14 3QT, United Kingdom
The Grim Dark Gaming Society has been going since January 2023 and provides facilities and equipment for Science Fiction and table-top gaming.
We provide a space to discuss, paint and play fantasy and sci-fi games. We also offer a safe place to play, paint and meet like-minded people with the same interest. Beginners and experienced players are all welcome.
The society is a non-profit organisation made to further enjoyment of the hobby in all aspects. It is also a great opportunity for players to play games with new people and expand participants’ knowledge and passion for Warhammer and similar strategy games. Whilst these are the main games played there is always room for others and we have board games such as, Rumble Slam, Scythe and many more.
The club is based above the willows shake shop at the heart of Abingdon town centre and sessions take place on Mondays and Wednesday between 6:30pm and 10:00pm. On Saturday it starts at 10:30am and ends at 4:00pm. There will always be one committee member at each session to welcome you, and of course me on a Wednesday.
If you want to know more you can email (bloodandwar40@gmail.com) or check out our website (https:/a-grim-dark-gaming-society.square.site/).
In the evenings and at the weekend you can get refreshments downstairs such as milkshakes, coffee tea and cold drinks so there’s a wide variety of hot or cold food available, depending on your taste. All in all this is a great opportunity for people who want to play strategy games for a small fee or you can watch the games and seek advice for free.

Free Bike Checks!
2026-09-26 10:00 - 13:00
A team of volunteer mechanics will offer free bicycle health checks in the space under the arches of the Abingdon County Hall (below the museum).

They will check, lubricate or adjust gears, cables, and brakes. Or adjust saddles and handlebars, pump up tyres and repair punctures. Occasionally people just want an unbiased opinion or advice and they’ll happily give that too!
Please note that they don’t carry spares but, if your bike needs new parts or bigger repairs, we recommend Abingdon’s two excellent local bike shops: Pedal Power (in the Vineyard) and Behind Bars (at the back of Coxeters House)

Bike Check
2026-09-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Abingdon County Hall Museum
Bring your bike along for a free bike check under the arces of the County Museum Abingdon

Chatty Walk
2026-09-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-19 10:00 - 11:00 | The Dog’s Spot, 2 High Street, Abingdon, OX14 5AX
Join us on our weekly walk starting at The Dog’s Spot. Meet new friends, hounds and human, and enjoy a relaxed stroll through Abbey meadows and along the river. Every week, weather permitting. No dogs needed!

PQA Abingdon Free Launch Event
2026-09-25 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Europa School, UK, Thame Lane, Culham, Oxfordshire, OX12 8GF, United Kingdom
Step through the doors of our new Friday academy and discover the wonderful world of performing arts. Our project-based learning approach in musical theatre, film and drama nurtures skills for stage, screen, and the everyday scene.
Our exciting creative projects and performance experiences, run by our specialist teachers, allow your child to take on fun new challenges, learn and feel good even when they make mistakes.
From performing on a West End stage and your local theatre, screening their short films and experiencing masterclasses run by industry specialists. PQA Abingdon offers an unrivalled breadth of learning opportunities, allowing young performers, actors and filmmakers to create their own work, whilst being guided by our expert teachers.
Our academy offers a safe and inclusive place for young people to discover their strengths, grow in creativity and develop skills to grow into confident adults. We’re all about celebrating the individual and we pride ourselves on helping young people discover and develop their amazing self.
Try a full session for free at PQA Abingdon

Free Healthy Lifestyle Programme in Abingdon
2026-09-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Abingdon Carousel Family Centre, Caldecott Chase, Abingdon, OX14 5GZ
Maximus delivers Beezee programmes. We offer free, award-winning, healthy lifestyle support for adults, young people & families across the UK. Beezee Adults is our free healthy lifestyle programme – available in-person or online. It’s designed to help you lose weight in a healthy way, and keep it off for good.

'good Cause' Coffee Morning (Drayton)
2026-09-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Drayton Village Hall, Lockway, Drayton, OX14 4LF, United Kingdom
Coffee and cake, or tea and a bacon sarnie if you prefer, and all for a good cause! Good parking, free wi-fi. Every Weds morning (but check local F’book for any exceptions) – in Drayton Village Hall, Lockway, OX14 4LF

Games for a Laugh (social board games)
2026-09-22 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-09-15 19:30 - 22:00 | The King’s Head & Bell, 10 E St Helen St, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5EA, United Kingdom
Games for a Laugh is a social board games group based in Abingdon Oxfordshire, open to anyone and everyone. We’ve been running weekly games evenings since summer 2014. We play a wide variety of board games and card games.
We meet on Tuesday nights at 7.30pm at the King’s Head & Bell pub in Abingdon. It’s free to join and you’re very welcome to come along.
https://abingdon.games/

Abingdon Heritage Weekend
2026-09-19 - 2026-09-20 | Abingdon-on-Thames Town Centre, Abingdon-on-Thames, OX14 3HG, United Kingdom
“From Agriculture to Atoms” is the theme of our 2026 Heritage Festival as we tell the story of the working lives of Abingdon’s people.
In Victorian times local agriculture was the basis for industries such as brewing and malting and we were home to one of England’s largest clothing factories, but people were also engaged in many other occupations which now no longer exist. The early C20th saw the expansion of Abingdon’s leather trade and the advent of car manufacturing and other industries; and from the 1940s the town was at the heart of post war scientific discoveries with Harwell and Culham at the forefront of the emerging atomic research, attracting thousands of new residents to the town.
Visit our “Abingdon at Work” exhibitions in the Guildhall and Unit 25, Bury Street and find real-life stories, pictures and films, showing the changing nature of employment and how ordinary people lived and worked between 1800 and 1960.
As well as our exhibitions, there will be “Open Doors” in about 10 other historic buildings around the town, some of them not normally open to the public, and others with special displays for the event. There will be family-friendly activities and our popular Heritage Walks on the Sunday.
The detailed programme will be on our website https://www.abingdonheritage.org.uk/ from late July and in a leaflet available from early September.

Choir Open Night - Haydn's Nelson Mass
2026-09-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Matrix Arts Centre, Matrix Arts Centre, Sutton Courtenay, OX14 4UA
We’re a small, friendly choir that rehearses in The Matrix Art Centre, 15-17 The Nursery, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon OX14 4UA
There is a subscription to join the choir, but you can attend 3 rehearsals before deciding.
We will be singing from the New Novello Choral Edition, so if you have a copy, please bring it along. Otherwise, we can lend you a copy for the evening.
Our concert will be on 6 December in All Saints Church, Sutton Courtenay. The concert also includes Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols plus Christmas Carols with audience participation.
See our contacts page if you want to get in touch.

Park Yoga
2026-09-13 09:30 - 10:30 | Marina Park
We are a national charity providing free community yoga in nature on Sunday mornings; 9:30- 10:30. We run from May to September and our mission is to improve health and wellbeing. Everyone’s welcome to attend- regardless of age, background or ability.
Park Yoga is free and there is no need to book. Just show up with a mat or towel and some water and enjoy!
To find your nearest venue go to: https://parkyoga.co/venues/

WCB Comedy with Headliner Rory Bremner
2026-09-12 19:00 - 23:00 | Amey Theatre, Abingdon School, Abingdon School Park Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DE, United Kingdom
Get ready for another huge night of stand-up as WCB Comedy returns with a fantastic mixed bill of top circuit comedians — headlined by the brilliant Rory Bremner.
A master of political satire, impressions and razor-sharp comedy, Rory has been a familiar face on British television for decades. From Mock the Week appearances to his legendary impression work on Rory Bremner… Who Else?, he remains one of the UK’s most respected and hilarious performers.
Supporting Rory will be a hand-picked line-up of outstanding comedians from the UK comedy circuit — with more acts to be announced soon. WCB Comedy shows regularly feature performers seen on shows such as Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and Have I Got News for You.
These nights are famous for their electric atmosphere and regularly sell out — so if you want to see top-quality stand-up comedy live, make sure you grab your tickets early.
Acts subject to change. Full line-up to be announced.

Stand Up in Abingdon
2026-09-12 19:00 - 22:00 | The Amey Theatre, Abingdon, OX14 1DE, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE, United Kingdom
WCB Comedy presents an exceptional evening of stand-up entertainment in Abingdon, featuring an outstanding line-up headed by the legendary Rory Bremner. Renowned for his razor-sharp political satire, world-class impressions, and decades of television success, Rory brings his unique comedic talent to what promises to be a memorable night of laughter.
Joining the bill are talented comedians Ross Smith and Tal Davies, with the evening expertly hosted by MC Justin Panks, ensuring a lively and entertaining atmosphere from start to finish.
Taking place at Abingdon Sports and Leisure Centre on Saturday 12th September, doors open at 6:00 PM and the show begins at 7:00 PM. With a fantastic venue, a top-class headline act, and a strong supporting line-up, this event is set to deliver an evening packed with laughs and unforgettable moments.
Whether you’re a fan of political satire, observational comedy, or simply looking for a brilliant night out, Stand Up in Abingdon offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy some of the UK’s finest live comedy talent under one roof.
