Half Moon Open Mic — Quick Facts
St Clement's's thursday-night free open mic at **Half Moon** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
Half Moon
St Clement's
Oxford
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
What's on Stage
Half Moon runs an open mic every Thursday in St Clement's, Oxford, starting at 8pm with free entry for performers and audience. Known for sparky's flying circus. It's one of Oxford's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://www.dailyinfo.co.uk/feature/13459/open-mic-nights-and-folk-sessions).
Sign-up opens at 7:30pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 10-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals. music, poetry performers all welcome.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7:30pm at the venue. Popular thursdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
Oxford open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up. The "Sparky's Flying Circus" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
Find Half Moon
St Clement's, Oxford