The Library is an independent pub on Oxford's vibrant Cowley Road (182 Cowley Road, OX4 1UE), open since 2011. Its downstairs bar is a dedicated live-music room hosting local, national and international acts plus weekly DJ nights, while the cosy front bar, intimate back room and beer garden cover the rest. There's a wide range of craft beers and spirits and small-plate dishes made to order. Past bookings span indie, rock and alternative acts, making it a genuine grassroots stage in east Oxford's busiest cultural strip.
Oxford · Every Wednesday · Free
The Library Open Mic
Oxford open mic at The Library — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Library · Oxford
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Library Open Mic — Quick Facts
Oxford open mic at The Library — listed on Google Places. Schedule below 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
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Library182 Cowley Rd
Oxford OX4 1UE
Oxford — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Library
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in Oxford
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Oxford open mic directory
The Night
The Library 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
182 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 Library’s Wednesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Wednesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Library
182 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UE
Planning Your Wednesday 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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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.
12 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.
182 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UE.
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