Jacqueline du Pré Music Building (St Hilda's College)

You're heading down Cowley Place towards St Hilda's when you spot this striking building—all clean lines and purpose-built design, home to one of Oxford's best-kept performance spaces. The Jacqueline du Pré Music Building hosts an impressive calendar of classical music, from undergraduate recitals to professional ensembles. It's the kind of place where you stumble into an unexpectedly brilliant performance, whether that's a string quartet or a full orchestra. The acoustics are genuinely excellent, and there's something special about watching musicians work in such an intimate, well-designed venue. Ticket prices are usually very reasonable, especially for student performances.