Every Wednesday in Oxford
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Oxford open mic directory
Oxford · Every Wednesday · Free
The Castle Open Mic
Oxford open mic at The Castle — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Castle · Oxford
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Castle Open Mic — Quick Facts
Oxford open mic at The Castle — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Castle24 Paradise St
Oxford OX1 1LD
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
The Castle is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Oxford. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
24 Paradise St, Oxford OX1 1LD.
Photos
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About The Castle
The Castle in Oxford is a vibrant hub for emerging talent, hosting a diverse range of music genres. With a welcoming policy for both original songs and covers, it fosters creativity among local musicians. The venue features a reliable PA system, making it an ideal spot for open mic nights and intimate performances.
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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24 Paradise St, Oxford OX1 1LD
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Oxford's The Castle 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.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 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.
24 Paradise St, Oxford OX1 1LD.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Oxford regulars across the Oxford open mic scene. Oxford open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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