Every Sunday in Jericho, Oxford
Kicks off at 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Oxford open mic directory
Jericho · Every Sunday · Free
The Harcourt Arms Open Mic
Oxford open mic at The Harcourt Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Harcourt Arms · Oxford
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 19 Jun 2026
The Harcourt Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
Oxford open mic at The Harcourt Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start19:30
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Harcourt ArmsCranham Terrace
Jericho
Oxford OX2 6DG
Jericho, 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 Harcourt Arms is a proper old-school Jericho local — real ales, open fires and no telly or jukebox — on the corner of Cranham Terrace. Its open mic runs every Sunday from 7.30pm to 10.30pm and has been a fixture on Oxford's music scene since June 2011, hosted by Nigel Brown. Wander in, enjoy the conversation and the cask ale, and put your name down for a slot.
About The Harcourt Arms
The Harcourt Arms in Oxford offers a vibrant space for musicians to showcase their talents, featuring a welcoming atmosphere for both original compositions and covers. With a PA system in place, it serves as a popular hub for open mic nights, drawing in local talent and music enthusiasts alike. Regularly updated listings keep the community informed about upcoming performances and events.
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 22:30. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Oxford live music scene.
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Cranham Terrace, Jericho, Oxford OX2 6DG
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Oxford's The Harcourt Arms 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.
Cranham Terrace, Jericho, Oxford OX2 6DG.
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