Indie Events in Oxford: January 2026
Welcome to the January edition of the Indie Events in Oxfordshire.
2026 is just around the corner. Hope you had a lovely Christmas and that you are still enjoying the festive season. Let’s take a look at what our lovely Indies have going on to kick off the New Year.
Hot 26 Yoga Teacher Training
The perfect course for Hot Yoga fans.
YogaVenue is running a course where you will learn to teach the original Hot Yoga, the Hot26. Co-Founder of YogaVenue and Spiralling Crow School of Yoga, Caroline Gozzi, brings over 20 years of experience teaching the Hot26 to this course, which will challenge and inspire you.
Running from January to March
Breathe Better, Stress Less
Stressed, overwhelmed, can’t shut your mind off?
Join VIVA Breath to learn how to use your breath, the most powerful stress-relief tool that you have. This workshop will show you exactly what stress does to your breath, reveal your stress breathing patterns, give you three proven techniques to break the cycle and reset your nervous system.
Saturday 17 January, 10:00-13:00
Neapolitan Book Club
Looking for new reading inspiration?
Il Corno is hosting its new Neapolitan Book Club. This book club is dedicated to fiction about and around Naples, and the rules are: book your spot, read the book, and show up for an evening of relaxed and friendly book chat.
Thursday 22nd January, 18:00-19:30
Drawing Club
Time to get creative!
Hosted at the Old Fire Station cafe, Drawing Club is a fun and approachable opportunity to liberate your creativity through mark-making. It’s open to everyone, and this workshop will explore techniques used by artists in the Dada art movement.
Saturday 24th January, 17:00-18:00
Wonderland Afternoon Tea
Any afternoon tea fans?
Enjoy a luxury Wonderland-themed tea at The Story Museum café. Step into Wonderland with their Alice-inspired afternoon teas, hosted in the beautiful Alice-themed room. Whether you’re looking for a family treat or a fun-filled gathering with friends, this is a tea party you won’t forget.
Sunday 11th January, 13:30-14:30 and 15:30-16:30
Sketchbook Journal Workshop
Ever wanted to keep a sketchbook journal?
Hosted at The Cluster, join Lorraine Berkshire-Roe for this workshop focused on ‘Creating an image using Collage.’ A sketchbook journal is a place to explore creativity and record the world around you- give it a go!
Saturday 10th January, 10:00-12:00
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.
