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Independent Oxford – June Events

By June 1, 2026No Comments

After this week’s heatwave, June is shaping up to be one to enjoy outdoors.

Here’s Independent Oxford’s roundup of the month’s best events across the county.

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INDIE OXFORD MAKERS MARKET

Support local businesses this June, at the Indie Oxford Makers Market at The Up in Arms.

Soak up the sunshine at Indie Oxford’s Makers Market at The Up in Arms. Discover a brilliant line-up of local makers, discover unique handmade goods, enjoy great food and drink, and soak up a buzzing community atmosphere at one of Oxford’s favourite independent venues.

The event is free to attend, runs between 10am and 5pm, and is open to all!

Dive Into ‘We Can Be Mermaids’ at The Story Museum

Step into a powerful, thought-provoking exhibition at The Story Museum this June. This immersive experience explores how Black lives have been represented in children’s books through history, revealing hidden stories and inspiring fresh conversations.

The exhibition is included with gallery admission and runs between 6th June – 17th July.

Sketchbook Journal Workshops

Get creative this June with Lorraine Berkshire-Roe’s sketchbook journal workshops at Cluster. Expect guided creative exploration, mindful making and fresh inspiration to spark new ideas.

This month’s events takes place on 11th and18th June, between 10am and 12pm.

Paws and Pooch Portraits

Capture unforgettable memories with Laura Greene Photography’s pop-up dog portrait studio this June. Bring furry friends along for relaxed, personality-filled portraits.

Laura will be running sessions on 14th June at the Up in Arms – either turn up on the day, or contact direct to guarantee a spot

Solstice Yoga Gathering

Celebrate the summer solstice with YogaVenue Oxford at beautiful Asthall Manor, Burford.  This uplifting gathering offers movement, connection and a chance to welcome the season in stunning Oxfordshire surroundings.

The event runs 10am – 12:30pm on Thursday 18th June – sign-up here.

June exhibitions and workshops at The North Wall

Discover inspiring exhibitions and creative workshops at The North Wall this June. From thought-provoking visual art to hands-on sessions, there is plenty to explore at this Oxford cultural hub.

Head to the Indie Oxford events page to see what else is happening in the indie network.

Planning on attending one of these events? A great way to support local indies is by sharing their posts online and leaving reviews on Google and Facebook. Also, be sure to use #indieoxford on Instagram.

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