Kazbar is a Spanish-Moroccan tapas and cocktail bar at 25-27 Cowley Road in East Oxford, and on Monday evenings it hands its North-African-souk-styled room over to Jamo's Open Mic Night — run by the JAMO Music agency (host James Morgan). The session runs roughly 7:30pm to 9:30pm, free to play and free to watch. It's a weekly walk-in night: turn up, get your name down on the night, and you'll get a short slot — typically a few songs for solo acts. The room suits acoustic and singer-songwriter sets best, given the cosy bar layout. A PA with a vocal mic is provided; bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals. The bar itself opens from 5pm Monday to Thursday, with the kitchen turning out authentic Spanish-Moroccan tapas (patatas bravas, meat, fish and plenty of veggie/vegan plates) alongside cocktails and a decent wine list — so you can grab food and a drink before or during the music. Phone the venue on 01865 202920 to double-check the night is on before travelling.
Kazbar Open Mic
City Centre's monday-night free open mic at Kazbar — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Last updated: 3 June 2026
Kazbar Open Mic — Quick Facts
City Centre's monday-night free open mic at Kazbar — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
Kazbar25-27 Cowley Road
Cowley Road
Oxford OX4 1HP
Cowley Road, Oxford — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
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About Kazbar
About This Open Mic
The Night
Kazbar on Cowley Road hosts Jamo's Open Mic Night every Monday — a relaxed, all-ages and all-abilities night run by JAMO Music Agency. There's a house guitar provided and keys can be laid on too, so you can travel light, and students get drink deals on the Monday. A friendly East Oxford spot to try out a set, whether you're a seasoned gigger or playing in public for the first time. Sign-up is on the night.
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The Night at a Glance
How Kazbar’s Monday night runs.
Find Kazbar
25-27 Cowley Road, Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1HP
Planning Your Monday 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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