Evenings to remember in Oxford

As much as the conference is about learning, it is also about shared experiences and building connections. Our events create space to unwind, meet others and enjoy being part of the Transform Trauma Oxford community.

Whether you want a relaxed dinner, an inspiring performance or a night of movement and joy, our evening programme offers something for everyone.

Join us for one evening – or make the most of them all.

Unwind, connect and enjoy your evenings in Oxford

Each evening event is designed to feel different, while still holding the same spirit of warmth, curiosity and togetherness. Expect informal settings, thoughtful programming and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow attendees beyond the conference.

Please note: more evening events will be added to the programme, and some may take place on the same evening as those listed below. As tickets for evening events are non-refundable, we encourage you to make sure you’re confident in your plans before confirming your booking.

14th

September

Moments of Magic Dinner

An intimate evening of connection, performance and shared experience

Begin the conference with a truly special evening in the hallowed halls of New College, one of Oxford’s most historic and atmospheric venues – and famously one of the filming locations for Harry Potter. From the ancient dining hall to the legendary tree in the cloisters, this is a setting designed to spark awe.

The evening will open with a welcome drink and reception, during which a live performance will unfold- a carefully curated and memorable moment to set the tone for the night ahead. Prepare to be surprised and delighted, as performers move through the space, inviting guests into the spirit of the evening. This will be followed by a seated dinner in a stunning historic setting, designed to encourage conversation, connection and shared wonder as the conference begins.

This evening event is a rich and immersive experience-warm, intimate and thoughtfully designed, with exceptional food and a strong sense of occasion.

Who this is for: Ideal for attendees who enjoy elegant, seated evenings with exceptional food and a distinctive performance element – especially those with a love of Harry Potter and historic settings.

Tickets are limited and must be booked in advance.

Available to all. In person only.

15th

September

Moments of Movement

A rare evening of music, movement and connection in one of Oxford’s most iconic spaces

Step inside the Natural History Museum for an evening that brings many of the Transform Trauma community together in one of Oxford’s most striking spaces. This event offers a chance to connect, move and spend time together in a setting that feels expansive, social and alive.

The evening will be accompanied by live music, with familiar faces returning to help shape the atmosphere, alongside additional musical elements woven through the space. As you move through the museum at your own pace, the focus is on shared presence, conversation and enjoyment.

Your ticket includes a variety of drinks and soft options, along with a generous selection of canapés and bowl food. Please note that this is not a seated dinner, but a relaxed, standing event designed for mingling, movement and connection. An additional paid bar will also be available throughout the evening.

Who this is for: Best suited to those who enjoy lively, social evenings with music, movement and conversation in a relaxed, informal setting.

This is one of the most social evenings of the week and tickets are limited.

Available to all. In person only.

15th

September

Trauma Industrial Complex – The Live Show with Darren McGarvey at the New Theatre Oxford

Orwell Prize-winning author and BAFTA-winning documentary maker Darren McGarvey brings his acclaimed Fringe show to Transform Trauma Oxford.

An entertaining multi-media exploration of trauma, class, and the modern culture of oversharing, the show blends comedy, spoken word, and social commentary in McGarvey’s unmistakable voice-bold, compassionate, and unflinchingly honest.

Praised as “brilliant and thought-provoking” (Nicola Sturgeon), “uncompromising in his message” (Spectator), and “truly courageous, sincere, and difficult” (The Herald), McGarvey invites audiences to look deeper at the ways personal pain becomes public performance-and what it really costs.

With wit, insight and empathy, Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show will resonate with anyone interested in the intersection of storytelling, wellbeing, and social change.

Available to all. In person only.

16th

September

Music Your Body Feels – A Night with AjoiA

New for 2026, experience this conscious dance evening with live DJ and immersive soundscapes, come ready to move together, and leave united and euphoric.

AjoiA’s conscious dance is more than a party, it’s a sonic journey built for joy, rhythm, and real human connection. A live interactive DJ + percussion set blending House, Afro and global sounds, layered with tribal rhythms and immersive soundscapes.

Each set unfolds as a guided arc through intensity, stillness, and integration, inviting you to meet whatever is alive in your body, as the room moves together in sync.

At its heart, this is an invitation to remember the intelligence of the body: where movement becomes medicine, music becomes ritual, and the dance-floor becomes a place of reconnection, aliveness, and shared humanity.

Part rave, part tribal ceremony, deeply welcoming, grounded, and authentic.

Join us at Transform Trauma, Oxford for AjoiA’s conscious dance evening, a new addition to the programme. Come ready to move together, and leave united and euphoric.

Tickets are limited.

Available to all. In person only.

16th

September

Sacred Song and Spirit – An Evening of Indigenous Healing with Del Levadure at the Sheldonian Theatre

Join us for a rare evening of Indigenous healing through drumming, song, prayer, and shared cultural wisdom.

This evening gathering offers participants a rare opportunity to experience Indigenous spiritual healing through drumming, singing, prayer, and shared cultural knowledge. It will be held as an intimate and respectful space in which healing is encountered not as performance, but as relationship, presence, and sacred practice.

Drawing from two Indigenous traditions, the evening brings together spiritual teachings, ancestral wisdom, and healing practices carried through song, rhythm, prayer, and storytelling. The gathering will introduce participants to Crow culture, language, and prayer, alongside the sharing of Crow regalia, songs, dance, and tradition, held in community with family and fellow singers.

Participants are invited into a deeper experience of sacred healing and embodied connection. Rooted in reverence, reciprocity, and living tradition, the evening offers a powerful space to witness how sacred practice can restore connection to self, community, ancestry, and spirit.

Join us at Transform Trauma Oxford for this unique evening of Indigenous healing and cultural sharing. [Strictly no recording]

Tickets are limited.

Available to all. In person only.

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Evenings to remember in Oxford​

Unwind, connect and enjoy your evenings in Oxford

Moments of Magic Dinner

Moments of Movement

Trauma Industrial Complex – The Live Show with Darren McGarvey at the New Theatre Oxford

Music Your Body Feels – A Night with AjoiA​

Sacred Song and Spirit – An Evening of Indigenous Healing with Del Levadure at the Sheldonian Theatre

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Evenings to remember in Oxford

Music Your Body Feels – A Night with AjoiA