The Castle in Oxford is a vibrant hub for emerging talent, hosting a diverse range of music genres. With a welcoming policy for both original songs and covers, it fosters creativity among local musicians. The venue features a reliable PA system, making it an ideal spot for open mic nights and intimate performances.
Oxford · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Castle Open Mic
Oxford open mic at The Castle — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 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
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| 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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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thecastle-oxford.com |
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
22:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Castle
OxfordGetting there
24 Paradise St,
Oxford OX1 1LD
Oxford OX1 1LD
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
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
OxfordAbout the night
The Castle 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
24 Paradise St, Oxford OX1 1LD.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Castle in Oxford is a vibrant hub for emerging talent, hosting a diverse range of music genres. With a welcoming policy for both original songs and covers, it fosters creativity among local musicians. The venue features a reliable PA system, making it an ideal spot for open mic nights and intimate performances.
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Oxford · Every Wednesday
The Castle Open Mic
Oxford open mic at The Castle — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- 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 Castle Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Castle Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Castle 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
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 10 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 13m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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Websitethecastle-oxford.com
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots10minutes each
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About This Open Mic
The Castle 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
24 Paradise St, Oxford OX1 1LD.
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 Castle’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 13m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
Slots10minutes each
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Castle 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 Castle
24 Paradise St, Oxford OX1 1LD
Address24 Paradise St
AreaOxford
PostcodeOX1 1LD
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Castle in Oxford; OX1 1LD is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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 Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The Castle provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Oxford's The Castle 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.
The Castle 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 Castle'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.
24 Paradise St, Oxford OX1 1LD.
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 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is OX1 1LD. (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.
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The Castle open mic in brief. The Castle open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 10 minutes. The Castle’s venue page has 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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10 — Venues near The Castle
All ›More rooms near The Castle: Tap Social Movement, The Library, The Mad Hatter, The Royal Blenheim, The Wheatsheaf, Blenheim Palace, Cornbury Park, Cowley Workers Social Club, Isis Farmhouse, Joe's Bar & Grill and JoJo's.
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