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Gloucester Green's thursday-night free open mic at **Red Lion** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
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Red Lion
14 Gloucester Street
Gloucester Green
Oxford OX1 2BN
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About Red Lion
Red Lion is a grassroots music venue in Gloucester Green, Oxford. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
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Red Lion runs an open mic every Thursday in Gloucester Green, Oxford, starting at **8pm** with free entry for performers and audience. It's one of Oxford's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://www.dailyinfo.co.uk/feature/13459/open-mic-nights-and-folk-sessions). Sign-up opens at **7:30pm** on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run **15-15 minutes** per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals. ### Sign-up process The sign-up sheet goes out at **7:30pm** at the venue. Popular thursdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in. ### What to expect Oxford open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up.
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14 Gloucester Street, Gloucester Green, Oxford, OX1 2BN