The Jericho (the Jericho Tavern) at 56 Walton Street in Oxford's bohemian Jericho quarter (OX2 6AE) is one of the city's most storied grassroots music venues. In the late 1980s and early 1990s it was central to the scene that produced Ride, Radiohead (who played here in 1986 as On A Friday) and Supergrass, and the upstairs room has since hosted Foals, Bombay Bicycle Club, Bastille, Ben Howard, Lianne La Havas and many more on their way up. Today it's a big-windowed local pub with a simple menu, a lending library and the largest beer garden in Jericho (21 outdoor tables and booths), still putting on live indie, rock and acoustic gigs.
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The Jericho Open Mic
Oxford open mic at The Jericho — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 10 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Dates vary |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
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20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Jericho
OxfordGetting there
56 Walton St,
Oxford OX2 6AE
Oxford OX2 6AE
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided · 1 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Provided |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
OxfordAbout the night
The Jericho Tavern on Walton Street is one of Oxford's most storied small venues — Radiohead, Ride and Supergrass all cut their teeth here. Its open mic runs upstairs with a properly kitted stage: a professional PA, drum kit, electric guitar, microphones and both an electric and an acoustic piano, so you can rock up and plug straight in. It's free to play, strictly 18+, and you just drop in and get your name on the list.
The Jericho (the Jericho Tavern) at 56 Walton Street in Oxford's bohemian Jericho quarter (OX2 6AE) is one of the city's most storied grassroots music venues. In the late 1980s and early 1990s it was central to the scene that produced Ride, Radiohead (who played here in 1986 as On A Friday) and Supergrass, and the upstairs room has since hosted Foals, Bombay Bicycle Club, Bastille, Ben Howard, Lianne La Havas and many more on their way up. Today it's a big-windowed local pub with a simple menu, a lending library and the largest beer garden in Jericho (21 outdoor tables and booths), still putting on live indie, rock and acoustic gigs.
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The Jericho Open Mic
Oxford open mic at The Jericho — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
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- Apr 2026
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- 10 Sept
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- No fee
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The Jericho Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Jericho Open Mic runs on dates that vary at The Jericho in Oxford, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 10 Sept 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument and pedals.
Age18+
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About This Open Mic
The Jericho Tavern on Walton Street is one of Oxford's most storied small venues — Radiohead, Ride and Supergrass all cut their teeth here. Its open mic runs upstairs with a properly kitted stage: a professional PA, drum kit, electric guitar, microphones and both an electric and an acoustic piano, so you can rock up and plug straight in. It's free to play, strictly 18+, and you just drop in and get your name on the list.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardProvided
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Jericho’s Wednesday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Dates vary
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Dates vary
Getting there
Oxford, OX2 6AE - the map is below.
Kit
The Jericho provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Jericho
56 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AE
Address56 Walton St
AreaOxford
PostcodeOX2 6AE
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Jericho in Oxford; OX2 6AE 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
Get there early to sign up for a slot. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
56 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AE.
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The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is OX2 6AE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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