The Wheatsheaf is one of Oxford's leading grassroots live-music venues, a traditional pub at 129 High Street (OX1 4DF) with an upstairs gig room reached up a narrow staircase. The room is a long, tight, atmospheric space with a small bar and a stage at one end, holding around 150. It puts on live music four nights a week — everything from acoustic and jazz to indie and heavy rock — with up-and-coming local bands at weekends, regular comedy nights and a typical door fee of £3–£4. Downstairs keeps a wide range of craft and draught beers plus a pool table. A genuine independent stage for originals and covers; contact 01865 721156.
Oxford · Every 1st Sunday of the month · No fee listed
The Wheatsheaf Open Mic
Oxford open mic at The Wheatsheaf — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 6 Dec. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 24 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every 1st Sunday of the month |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every 1st Sunday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Wheatsheaf
OxfordGetting there
129 High St,
Oxford OX1 4DF
Oxford OX1 4DF
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 15 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 Wheatsheaf 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
129 High St, Oxford OX1 4DF.
Photos
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The Wheatsheaf is one of Oxford's leading grassroots live-music venues, a traditional pub at 129 High Street (OX1 4DF) with an upstairs gig room reached up a narrow staircase. The room is a long, tight, atmospheric space with a small bar and a stage at one end, holding around 150. It puts on live music four nights a week — everything from acoustic and jazz to indie and heavy rock — with up-and-coming local bands at weekends, regular comedy nights and a typical door fee of £3–£4. Downstairs keeps a wide range of craft and draught beers plus a pool table. A genuine independent stage for originals and covers; contact 01865 721156.
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Oxford · Every 1st Sunday of the month
The Wheatsheaf Open Mic
Oxford open mic at The Wheatsheaf — 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
- 24 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Wheatsheaf Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Wheatsheaf Open Mic runs on the 1st Sunday of the month at The Wheatsheaf 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 24 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 20:00Starts in 23d 12h 22m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightSundayEvery 1st Sunday of the monthNext: Sun 6 Dec
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Wheatsheaf 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
129 High St, Oxford OX1 4DF.
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 Wheatsheaf’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 20:00Starts in 23d 12h 22m
Kick-off20:00Every 1st Sunday of the month
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every 1st Sunday of the month
Coming up
Sun 6 Dec · Sun 3 Jan · Sun 7 Feb
Kit
The Wheatsheaf provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Wheatsheaf
129 High St, Oxford OX1 4DF
Address129 High St
AreaOxford
PostcodeOX1 4DF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Wheatsheaf is in Oxford — use OX1 4DF 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 early to sign up for a slot. The Wheatsheaf provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Wheatsheaf provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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129 High St, Oxford OX1 4DF.
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The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is OX1 4DF. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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