Every Wednesday in Cowley Rd, Oxford
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
15-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Oxford open mic directory
Cowley Rd · Every Wednesday · Free
JoJo's Open Mic
Cowley Rd's wednesday-night free open mic at **JoJo's** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Open mic at a glance JoJo's · Oxford
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
15 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
JoJo's Open Mic — Quick Facts
Cowley Rd's wednesday-night free open mic at **JoJo's** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length15 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
JoJo's96 Cowley Road
Cowley Rd
Oxford OX4 1JE
Cowley Rd, Oxford — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
JoJo's on Cowley Road is one of Oxford's liveliest little bars — cocktails, fresh pizza and a packed gig diary — and it hosts an open mic every Wednesday night. It pulls a genuine mix of Oxford regulars and visiting players, with singer-songwriters and acoustic acts the mainstay. Easygoing and central to the Cowley Road scene, it's a reliable midweek spot to get up and play. Free to come down.
About JoJo's
JoJo's is a cocktail-and-pizza bar at 96 Cowley Road in East Oxford that bills itself as "Oxford's Favourite for Cocktails, Pizza, and Parties" and keeps a packed week of entertainment — live music, DJs, jazz nights, quiz nights and a Wednesday open mic. The open mic runs on Wednesday evenings (the bar opens 5pm-11pm), free to play. It's a relaxed, walk-in night that suits solo songwriters and acoustic acts; a house PA with a vocal mic is provided, so bring your instrument and any pedals. Around the music, JoJo's serves artisanal pizza and a serious cocktail list in a buzzy room that's become a Cowley Road social hub. Check their Instagram (@jojoscowleyroad) for the current week's line-up, or call 01865 634292 to confirm the open mic is on.
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Oxford live music scene.
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96 Cowley Road, Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1JE
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Oxford's JoJo's open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Oxford open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Oxford mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
96 Cowley Road, Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1JE.
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