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What's On in Oxford

Q: What live music is on in Oxford over the next four weeks?

We currently list 2 gigs in Oxford between 14 Aug and 11 Sept, across 1 venue. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Oxford gig directory or every city we cover.

Q: Which Oxford venues have the most on?

Right now: New Theatre Oxford. In total we track 28 grassroots venues in Oxford, of which 1 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Oxford venue directory.

Q: Where can I find open mic nights in Oxford?

Oxford has 23 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Oxford open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

Live music in Oxford over the next four weeks — 14 Aug – 11 Sept. 2 gigs listed in Oxford over the next 28 days across 1 venue. In total we track 28 grassroots venues and 23 regular open mics here.

Two pubs a day are closing, and last year 78 grassroots venues stopped putting on live music. Get Oxford gigs in your inbox — and go to one.

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Every grassroots gig we hold for Oxford between 14 Aug and 11 Sept.

Saturday: 1 gig
Thursday: 1 gig
Most listed genres: Pop (2), Rock (1)
Imported daily from Ticketmaster, Skiddle and direct submissions

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1 different Oxford venues have something on in the next 28 days.

New Theatre Oxford — 2 gigs
27 more tracked venues with nothing listed yet
Capacity, backline and opening times on every card

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23 regular open mic nights running in Oxford. Turn up, put your name down, play.

Weekly and fortnightly nights across the city
Most are free to attend and free to play
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Updated daily · 2 gigs in Oxford over the next four weeks

Last updated: 14 August 2026

Support grassroots music in Oxford

Grassroots venues are where every act you have ever paid to see started out. Oxford still has 28 of them.

Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them shut for good. Those are the rooms where new acts learn to hold an audience, where a first support slot happens, and where a Tuesday night can still turn into something.

This page exists to make them easy to find. It lists 2 gigs across Oxford over the next four weeks, pulled from the venues themselves and updated daily — alongside the 28 grassroots venues and 23 regular open mic nights we track in the city. No algorithm decides what you see: it is simply everything we know is on.

The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before. If you would rather be told than remember, the sign-up above sends Oxford listings straight to your inbox. If you run a venue here, claim your page so people can find you.

Gigs in Oxford

Every grassroots gig we hold for Oxford in the next four weeks — 14 Aug – 11 Sept. Updated daily.

Showing 2 of 2 gigs

AUG

Michael Ball

New Theatre Oxford, Oxford

Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 18:00

Entry—
TicketsAvailable
AgeAll ages
GenrePop

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SEPT

Jon Anderson

New Theatre Oxford, Oxford

Thursday, 10 September 2026 · 19:00

Entry—
TicketsAvailable
AgeAll ages
GenreRock, Pop

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Venues in Oxford

Where live music actually happens in Oxford.

Oxford pub with live entertainment.

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon13:00–23:00
Tue13:00–23:00
Wed13:00–23:00
Thu13:00–00:00
Fri13:00–00:00
Sat13:00–00:00
Sun13:00–23:00

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The White Hart, Wolvercote

Oxford › Wolvercote★★★★★ (—)

Community pub in the heart of Wolvercote.

Backline2 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–23:00
Tue15:00–23:00
Wed15:00–23:00
Thu15:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun10:00–22:00

Oxford › Wheatley★★★★★ (—)

Oxfordshire gardens with outdoor events.

Backline0 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon10:00–17:30
Tue10:00–17:30
Wed10:00–17:30
Thu10:00–17:30
Fri10:00–17:30
Sat10:00–17:30
Sun10:00–17:30

Oxford › Wheatley★★★★★ (—)

Country house for music and theatre retreats.

Backline0 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon10:00–17:30
Tue10:00–17:30
Wed10:00–17:30
Thu10:00–17:30
Fri10:00–17:30
Sat10:00–17:30
Sun10:00–17:30

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Open mics in Oxford

Turn up, put your name down, play. Most are free.

Starts 14:30

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 19:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 19:30

Sign-up19:30
Slots10 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

162 Cowley Rd, Oxford

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots10 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

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Sun

The White Hart, Wolvercote

Wolvercote, Oxford

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

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EVERY

Sun

The Old Bookbinders Ale House

Jericho, Oxford

Starts 20:30

Sign-up19:30
Slots10 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryFree
PA—
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots10 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots15 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

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EVERY

Tue

The Cape Of Good Hope

The Plain, Oxford

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots10 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots10 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

View details›

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What's on in Oxford — FAQs

Common questions about live music in Oxford, answered with this week's live data.

What live music is on in Oxford over the next four weeks?

We currently list 2 gigs in Oxford between 14 Aug and 11 Sept, across 1 venue. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Oxford gig directory or every city we cover.

Are there free gigs in Oxford?

None of the Oxford gigs currently listed are marked free entry, though many venues do not publish a price at all. Oxford open mic nights are your reliable free option — most charge nothing to watch or to play.

What is the busiest night for live music in Oxford?

There is no clear busiest night in Oxford at the moment — the 2 listed gigs are spread thinly across the 28-day window. Listings update daily.

Which Oxford venues have the most on?

Right now: New Theatre Oxford. In total we track 28 grassroots venues in Oxford, of which 1 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Oxford venue directory.

Where can I find open mic nights in Oxford?

Oxford has 23 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Oxford open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

How much does a gig cost in Oxford, and what should an artist be paid?

Most Oxford venues in our listings do not publish a ticket price in advance. Grassroots entry is typically a few pounds on the door, and many nights are free. On the other side of the transaction, the Musicians' Union publishes national gig rates as the recognised floor for live engagements, and the ISM publishes guidance for self-employed musicians. Our own UK gig rate benchmarks show what artists are actually being paid by region and act type.

Why do grassroots venues in Oxford matter?

Grassroots rooms are where every act you have paid to see learned to hold an audience. Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them for good. Oxford still has 28 on our list. Music Venue Trust campaigns for them nationally; venues themselves navigate PRS licensing and local authority licensing to keep putting music on. The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up and buy a drink at the bar.

How do I get a Oxford gig or venue listed on GIGXCHANGE?

Listing is free and takes about two minutes — submit through the Oxford gig directory and it is verified within 48 hours. No account is needed and there is no listing fee. If you run a venue here, claim your venue page to keep its capacity, backline and contact details current. Promoters and venues booking acts can also post paid work or find artists directly.

Go to one this month

2 gigs listed in Oxford over the next four weeks, across 28 grassroots venues and 23 open mic nights. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before — it is the single most useful thing anyone can do for a room like these.

Help keep grassroots venues open in Oxford

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A UK venue stops hosting live music every 5 days — and turning up is what keeps a room open. Get a free weekly email of gigs in Oxford. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy.