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.
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.
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.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
JoJo's96 Cowley Road
Cowley Rd
Oxford OX4 1JE
Cowley Rd, Oxford — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
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About JoJo's
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.
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The Night at a Glance
How JoJo's’s Wednesday night runs.
Find JoJo's
96 Cowley Road, Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1JE
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.
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