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.
Oxford · Every Sunday · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 1 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 19:30Sundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 10 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thebullingdon.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Bullingdon
162 Cowley RdGetting there
Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Rd,
Oxford OX4 1UE
Oxford OX4 1UE
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
162 Cowley Rd, OxfordAbout 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
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
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.
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162 Cowley Rd · Every Sunday
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.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 1 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Community
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Bullingdon Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Bullingdon Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Bullingdon 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.
Open mic status Last checked 1 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 10 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 21m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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Websitethebullingdon.co.uk
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots10minutes each
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About This Open Mic
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
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Bullingdon’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 21m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Sunday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots10minutes each
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
The Bullingdon provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 10 minutes.
Find The Bullingdon
Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UE
AddressBullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Rd
Area162 Cowley Rd, Oxford
PostcodeOX4 1UE
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Bullingdon is in 162 Cowley Rd, Oxford — use OX4 1UE for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
James St. Tavern, The Eagle Tavern, The Royal Blenheim and The Harcourt Arms
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The Bullingdon provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Oxford open mic nights for alternatives.
The Bullingdon provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Bullingdon's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Oxford open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Bullingdon Arms, 162 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UE.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Oxford regulars across the Oxford open mic scene. Oxford open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is OX4 1UE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Oxford open mics.
What’s On at The Bullingdon
The gigs coming up at The Bullingdon besides the open mic, from the GigXchange directory — each one links its listing.
NOV
15
Dermot Henry
Oxford
- Entry—
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Alternative Rock
View details›
NOV
17
the north
Oxford
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Pop
View details›
DEC
3
Skids + Theatre Of Hate
Oxford
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
DEC
3
The Skids, Theatre of Hate
Oxford
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Alternative Rock, Pop
View details›
DEC
8
Big Special
Oxford
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Alternative Rock, Pop
View details›
JAN
15
Sounds Of Seattle
Oxford
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- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
FEB
19
Green Day Tribute at the Bullingdon, Oxford - Greenish Day
Oxford
- Entry£12.00
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreTribute Act
View details›
JUL
10
IBIZA Calling daytime party (over 30s)
Oxford
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreWorld Music
View details›
NOV
15
Dermot Henry
Oxford
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Alternative Rock
View details›
NOV
17
the north
Oxford
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Pop
View details›
DEC
3
Skids + Theatre Of Hate
Oxford
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
DEC
3
The Skids, Theatre of Hate
Oxford
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Alternative Rock, Pop
View details›
DEC
8
Big Special
Oxford
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Alternative Rock, Pop
View details›
JAN
15
Sounds Of Seattle
Oxford
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
FEB
19
Green Day Tribute at the Bullingdon, Oxford - Greenish Day
Oxford
- Entry£12.00
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreTribute Act
View details›
JUL
10
IBIZA Calling daytime party (over 30s)
Oxford
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreWorld Music
View details›
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The Bullingdon open mic in brief. The Bullingdon open mic runs every Sunday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 10 minutes. The Bullingdon’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Oxford are listed by day, for another night this week.
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10 — What's on at The Bullingdon
All ›
Dermot HenrySunday, 15 November 2026
the northTuesday, 17 November 2026
Skids + Theatre Of HateThursday, 3 December 2026
The Skids, Theatre of HateThursday, 3 December 2026Big SpecialTuesday, 8 December 2026Dermot HenrySunday, 15 November 2026the northTuesday, 17 November 2026Skids + Theatre Of HateThursday, 3 December 2026The Skids, Theatre of HateThursday, 3 December 2026Big SpecialTuesday, 8 December 2026More dates at The Bullingdon: Sounds Of Seattle, Green Day Tribute at the Bullingdon, Oxford - Greenish Day and IBIZA Calling daytime party (over 30s).
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