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.
Oxford · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 15-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 15 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | jojosbar.co.uk |
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1JE
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | None |
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.
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.
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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.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 29 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 15 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
Last updated: 13 November 2026
JoJo's Open Mic — Quick Facts
JoJo's Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at JoJo's in Oxford, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 15 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
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About This Open Mic
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.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How JoJo's’s Wednesday night runs.
Every Wednesday
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
JoJo's provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 15 minutes.
Find JoJo's
96 Cowley Road, Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1JE
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find JoJo's in Cowley Rd, Oxford; OX4 1JE is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. JoJo's provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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JoJo's open mic in brief. The JoJo's open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 15 minutes. JoJo's’ venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Oxford are listed by day.
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