The Harcourt Arms in Oxford offers a vibrant space for musicians to showcase their talents, featuring a welcoming atmosphere for both original compositions and covers. With a PA system in place, it serves as a popular hub for open mic nights, drawing in local talent and music enthusiasts alike. Regularly updated listings keep the community informed about upcoming performances and events.
Oxford · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Harcourt Arms Open Mic
Oxford open mic at The Harcourt Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 19:30, sign-up from 19:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Sept 202619:30
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 |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 7 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
22:30 Last songs
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Harcourt Arms
JerichoGetting there
Cranham Terrace,
Jericho, Oxford OX2 6DG
Jericho, Oxford OX2 6DG
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided · 4 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | Provided |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Jericho, OxfordAbout the night
The Harcourt Arms is a proper old-school Jericho local — real ales, open fires and no telly or jukebox — on the corner of Cranham Terrace. Its open mic runs every Sunday from 7.30pm to 10.30pm and has been a fixture on Oxford's music scene since June 2011, hosted by Nigel Brown. Wander in, enjoy the conversation and the cask ale, and put your name down for a slot.
The Harcourt Arms in Oxford offers a vibrant space for musicians to showcase their talents, featuring a welcoming atmosphere for both original compositions and covers. With a PA system in place, it serves as a popular hub for open mic nights, drawing in local talent and music enthusiasts alike. Regularly updated listings keep the community informed about upcoming performances and events.
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Jericho · Every Sunday
The Harcourt Arms Open Mic
Oxford open mic at The Harcourt Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 7 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Harcourt Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Harcourt Arms Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Harcourt Arms in Oxford, starting at 19:30 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 verified 7 Sept 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Harcourt Arms’s venue page →
Music starts around 19:30, finishing about 22:30. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 10 minutes - room for roughly 18 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:30Starts in 2d 11h 51m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts19:30until 22:30
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots10minutes eachRoom for about 18 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Harcourt Arms is a proper old-school Jericho local — real ales, open fires and no telly or jukebox — on the corner of Cranham Terrace. Its open mic runs every Sunday from 7.30pm to 10.30pm and has been a fixture on Oxford's music scene since June 2011, hosted by Nigel Brown. Wander in, enjoy the conversation and the cask ale, and put your name down for a slot.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardProvided
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Harcourt Arms’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:30Starts in 2d 11h 51m
Sign-up opens · Kick-off19:30Walk-in on the night
Music ends22:30Last act finishes
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots10minutes eachroom for about 18 acts
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
The Harcourt Arms provides a PA system, a guitar amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 10 minutes.
Find The Harcourt Arms
Cranham Terrace, Jericho, Oxford OX2 6DG
AddressCranham Terrace
AreaJericho, Oxford
PostcodeOX2 6DG
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Harcourt Arms in Jericho, Oxford; OX2 6DG 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 White Hart, Wolvercote
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 22:30. The Harcourt Arms provides a PA system, a guitar amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Oxford's The Harcourt Arms 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 Harcourt Arms provides a PA system, a guitar amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Harcourt Arms'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.
Cranham Terrace, Jericho, Oxford OX2 6DG.
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 OX2 6DG. (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. Browse other Oxford open mics.
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