Handel in Oxford Festival

This annual 10-day festival takes place in early June and pays tribute to Handel's appearance at the Sheldonian Theatre in 1733. At least two daily performances of Handel's works are scheduled, including orchestral, choral and organ concerts and recitals. The highlight of the festival is the finale, which is an open-air performance by the Handel Festival Orchestra of "Music for the Royal Fireworks," accompanied by a fireworks display by the lake. The other performances take place in the Sheldonian Theater.