Oxford · Sat 21 Nov · £20.00
Celestial Art: Edward Higginbottom's 80th Birthday Concert at University Church Of St Mary The Virgin, UK, Oxford
Celestial Art: Edward Higginbottom's 80th Birthday Concert
At University Church Of St Mary The Virgin, UK. Saturday 21 November 2026. Starts 19:00. Tickets £20.00.
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| Date | Saturday, 21 November 2026 |
| Starts | 19:00 |
| Ends | 21:00 |
| Entry | £20.00 |
| Ages | Not listed |
| Listing | Being verified |
01 — The gig
Live musicAbout the gig
Celestial Art: Edward Higginbottom's 80th Birthday Concert plays University Church Of St Mary The Virgin, UK in Oxford on Saturday, 21 November 2026.
Purcell's Hail! Bright Cecilia, Lalande's Dies irae and Handel's My heart is inditing on period instruments
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02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts| Venue | University Church Of St Mary The Virgin, UK |
| Area | Oxford OX1 4BJ |
| Status | Being verified |
03 — Find University Church Of St Mary The Virgin, UK
OxfordGetting there
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
04 — Planning
OxfordYour night out
Smaller live music rooms in Oxford often put you close to the stage, and support acts can be worth arriving early for.
Tickets are listed at £20.00.
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Celestial Art: Edward Higginbottom's 80th Birthday Concert at University Church Of St Mary The Virgin, UK, Oxford
Saturday, 21 November 2026 · starts 19:00 · University Church Of St Mary The Virgin, UK, Oxford
Last updated: 1 November 2026
Celestial Art: Edward Higginbottom's 80th Birthday Concert — Quick Facts
Purcell's Hail! Bright Cecilia, Lalande's Dies irae and Handel's My heart is inditing on period instruments
Celestial Art: Edward Higginbottom's 80th Birthday Concert are playing University Church Of St Mary The Virgin, UK in Oxford on Saturday, 21 November 2026. It starts at 19:00 and is listed to finish around 21:00. Tickets are £20.00. This listing is part of the Oxford grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Oxford gigs there.
Oxford has 42 upcoming gigs in the GigXchange directory, across 4 venues — 6 of them this week. Saturday is the city's busiest night for live music, and the average listed start time is 18:50.
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About this gig
Purcell's Hail! Bright Cecilia, Lalande's Dies irae and Handel's My heart is inditing on period instruments
The artist — Celestial Art: Edward Higginbottom's 80th Birthday Concert
Celestial Art: Edward Higginbottom's 80th Birthday Concert headlines this Oxford gig on Saturday, 21 November 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.
The venue — University Church Of St Mary The Virgin, UK
University Church Of St Mary The Virgin, UK is in the Oxford gig directory on GigXchange. Age policy and prices can change from night to night, so check the details here against the venue's own listing closer to the date.
Find University Church Of St Mary The Virgin, UK
Oxford, OX1 4BJ
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. University Church Of St Mary The Virgin, UK is in Oxford — use OX1 4BJ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue’s own site for parking and step-free access before you set off, and aim to arrive a little before 19:00.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning your Oxford night
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Tickets are listed at £20.00.
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Celestial Art: Edward Higginbottom's 80th Birthday Concert at University Church Of St Mary The Virgin, UK. Celestial Art: Edward Higginbottom's 80th Birthday Concert plays University Church Of St Mary The Virgin, UK on Saturday 21 November from 19:00. Also on in Oxford: Idrîsî Ensemble: Live in Oxford at Oxford Town Hall, Ken Bruce at New Theatre Oxford and Genevieve Miles at The Library. All upcoming shows are in the Oxford gig directory. Planning further ahead? The UK music festivals we have date-checked sit on one festival timeline, with clash checks.
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08 — At University Church Of St Mary The Virgin, UK
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