The Eagle Tavern on Corn Street in Witney hosts an acoustic open mic by the fire on the first Sunday of every month, from 7pm till late, hosted by local musician friends of the pub. All comers are welcome to get up and play or just sing along. Free entry, and there is a pint in it for performers. The Eagle is a Grade II-listed Hook Norton pub, named Hook Norton Brewery Pub of the Year 2024.
Sign-up process
Walk-in on the day.
Getting there
22 Corn Street, Witney, OX28 6BL.
The venue
Grade II-listed traditional Cotswolds pub serving Hook Norton ales.
The Eagle Tavern is a Grade II-listed pub on Corn Street in Witney, a Hook Norton house that took the brewery's Pub of the Year in 2024 and its Best Pint award in 2025. Traditional Cotswolds pub, not a converted music room.
The open mic runs on the first Sunday of every month, hosted by local musician friends of the pub. Entry is free, all comers are welcome to get up and play or just sing along, and there is a pint or two in it for performers by way of thanks. The pub does not publish a start time for the session, so it is worth a call on 01993 700121 before travelling.
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Eagle Tavern Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Eagle Tavern Open Mic runs on the 1st Sunday of the month at The Eagle Tavern in Witney, starting at 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
The Eagle Tavern is a Grade II-listed pub on Corn Street in Witney, a Hook Norton house that took the brewery's Pub of the Year in 2024 and its Best Pint award in 2025. Traditional Cotswolds pub, not a converted music room.
The open mic runs on the first Sunday of every month, hosted by local musician friends of the pub. Entry is free, all comers are welcome to get up and play or just sing along, and there is a pint or two in it for performers by way of thanks. The pub does not publish a start time for the session, so it is worth a call on 01993 700121 before travelling.
22 Corn Street, Witney, OX28 6BL.
More open mic nights in Witney: James St. Tavern, The Royal Blenheim, The Harcourt Arms and 5 more - day and sign-up where listed.
The Eagle Tavern on Corn Street in Witney hosts an acoustic open mic by the fire on the first Sunday of every month, from 7pm till late, hosted by local musician friends of the pub. All comers are welcome to get up and play or just sing along. Free entry, and there is a pint in it for performers. The Eagle is a Grade II-listed Hook Norton pub, named Hook Norton Brewery Pub of the Year 2024.
Sign-up process
Walk-in on the day.
Getting there
22 Corn Street, Witney, OX28 6BL.
The venue
Grade II-listed traditional Cotswolds pub serving Hook Norton ales.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Eagle Tavern’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 19:00Starts in 23d 11h 11m
Kick-off19:00Every 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
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
The nearest station is Finstock (rail station), about 5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Eagle Tavern is in Witney — use OX28 6BL for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
What should you charge for a paid gig? Most open mic musicians are ready sooner than they think — try the Rate Calculator for live UK rates by role, city and venue size. Part of the Witney live music scene.
Common Questions
9 questions people ask before going to Witney's The Eagle Tavern open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Witney open mic nights for alternatives.
The Eagle Tavern has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Eagle Tavern's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Witney open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Witney regulars across the Witney open mic scene. Witney open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Finstock (rail station), about 5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is OX28 6BL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, 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 Witney open mics.
Venues Near The Eagle Tavern
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The Eagle Tavern open mic in brief. The Eagle Tavern open mic runs every 1st Sunday of the month from 19:00 (no fee listed). The Eagle Tavern’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Witney are listed by day.
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