Looking for something to spice up your Friday night? Or perhaps a day out with the kids? Witney Town Council hosts a variety of events of our own and third-party events year-round in our community venues.
Witney Town Council Community Events
Corn Exchange

Open Mic
Regular open mic sessions held first Thursday of every month, 19:00 to 22:00. All ages and experience welcome, no need to book. PA system provided.
Witney Jazz
Witney’s best jazz club, first Friday of every month with an excellent range of different jazz styles in a relaxed and professional venue. Tickets available here.
Corn Exchange Daytime Film Club
From October 2024, join the Daytime Film Club fortnightly to catch a classic film in the Corn Exchange on our big screen.
Dates and tickets available here.
You can take a look at the Corn Exchange Website for a full calendar of events taking place at the Corn Exchange Witney.
External Third-Party Events
These are events such as fairs, festivals and circuses that hire our venues, but are not Town Council Events, although we work closely with organisers.

Witney Carnival – Saturday 12th July 2025
Starting with a float procession around town, followed by events and entertainment on the Leys.
OPA Playday – Thursday 7th August
The ever-popular free family fun event No need to book – just turn up and have fun. Burwell Recreation Ground
VJ Day – Friday 15th August 2025
Flag raising and wreath laying at the Church Green War Memorial
Witney Feast – September 2025 (Date TBC)
A yearly funfair held on the Leys.
Circus Ginnett – October 2025
The Leys
Remembrance Sunday – Sunday 9th November 2025
At the Church Green War Memorial. All Welcome
Witney Christmas Light Switch On (Witney Rotary Club) – Friday 28th November 2025