The Bullingdon — affectionately 'The Bully' — is one of Oxford's leading independent live-music venues, at 162 Cowley Road in the city's vibrant cultural quarter (OX4 1UE). A roughly 200-300 capacity room with a backroom club and full soundsystem, it runs an exciting programme of live music, stand-up comedy and late-night DJ sets seven nights a week (the cocktail bar is open from 5pm daily). Long a key stop for touring and emerging indie, rock and electronic acts, it remains a busy fixture of the Cowley Road scene with gigs and club nights regularly booked through 2026.
162 Cowley Rd · Every Sunday · Free
The Bullingdon Open Mic
Oxford open mic at The Bullingdon — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Bullingdon · Oxford
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Community
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Bullingdon Open Mic — Quick Facts
Oxford open mic at The Bullingdon — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The BullingdonBullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Rd
162 Cowley Rd
Oxford OX4 1UE
162 Cowley Rd, Oxford — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Bullingdon
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday in 162 Cowley Rd, Oxford
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Oxford open mic directory
The Night
The Bullingdon is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Oxford. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UE.
Photos
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What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Bullingdon’s Sunday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Sunday 10-min slots Free entry
Find The Bullingdon
Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Rd, 162 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UE
Planning Your Sunday 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.
Part of the Oxford live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Oxford's The Bullingdon 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.
Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Rd, 162 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UE.
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