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 |
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| Monday 7th October | Fully Open | 4pm |
Contact us
If you require further information contact us.
