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.
Oxford · Every Monday · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 15-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Mondays
| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 15 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
Oxford OX4 1HP
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 1 mile 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 |
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.
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.
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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.
- Monday
- 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
Kazbar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Kazbar Open Mic runs on Mondays at Kazbar 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.
The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run 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
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.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How Kazbar’s Monday night runs.
Every Monday
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
Kazbar provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 15 minutes.
Find Kazbar
25-27 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1HP
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. Kazbar is in Cowley Road, Oxford — use OX4 1HP for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. Kazbar provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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Kazbar open mic in brief. The Kazbar open mic runs every Monday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 15 minutes. Kazbar’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Oxford are listed by day.
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