Opening hours

From February to November the Sheldonian Theatre is open from:
10.00 - 16.30 Monday – Saturday. In July and August, it opens on a Sunday from 10.30 -15.30

During December and January the Sheldonian Theatre is open from:
10.00 - 15.30 Monday- Friday.

Closures

The Sheldonian Theatre is a working building for the University of Oxford and visitor opening hours are occasionally affected by ceremonial and other events. On these days, only the Attic and Cupola are open to the public. Alternatively the whole Theatre may be closed. Information about forthcoming closures for the week ahead are below. The information is subject to change. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

You may wish to contact the Theatre in advance of your visit to check opening hours.

Forthcoming closures

Date 

Fully Open/Partially Open/Closed* 

Time of last entry 

Friday 27th September Closed 
Sunday 28th  September Closed 
Sunday 29th September Closed  
Monday 30th September Fully Open 4pm
Tuesday 1st October Fully Open  4pm
Wednesday 2nd October Fully open 4pm
Thursday 3rd October Closed 
Friday 4th October Closed 
Saturday 5th October Fully Open 12.30pm
Sunday 6th October

Closed

 

Monday 7th October

Fully Open

4pm

Contact us

If you require further information contact us.

Ceiling and organ loft at the Sheldonian Theatre.
View of the Chancellor's chair.
South elevation of the Sheldonian Theatre.