Oxford Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Oxford

22 grassroots music venues across Oxford. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

22Venues
21With PA
1Full Backline
0In-House Engineer

22 Venues in Oxford

22 Venues 21 With PA 1 Full Backline 0 In-House Engineer Updated

Oxford has 22 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 21 provide a PA system, 1 offer full backline, and 0 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

  • 22 venues hosting live music across Oxford
  • 21 provide a PA system · 1 offer full backline
  • 0 have an in-house sound engineer included
  • Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Oxford Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 22 grassroots venues across Oxford. Updated daily.

22
Total Venues
Across Oxford
95%
PA Provided
21 venues provide a PA system
5%
Full Backline
1 venues offer full backline
0%
In-House Engineer
0 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
4
57%
Medium
3
43%
Large
0
0%
Equipment Provision
BYO
1
5%
PA Only
20
91%
Full BL
1
5%

How many grassroots music venues are in Oxford? GigXchange lists 22 grassroots music venues across Oxford. 95% provide a PA system and 5% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Oxford venues provide equipment? The majority of Oxford venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Oxford venue directory, updated daily.

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Cowley Road Studios
OxfordBe first to review
PA
Recording studio, rehearsal rooms and venue.
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Hanks Bar
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PA
Late night Oxford bar with live music.
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James St. Tavern
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PA
Oxford pub and restaurant with events.
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JoJo's
Oxford Cowley RdBe first to review
PA
Cowley Rd's wednesday-night free open mic at **JoJo's** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute
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Jude The Obscure
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Oxford pub and restaurant with events.
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Kazbar
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City Centre's monday-night free open mic at **Kazbar** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slot
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O'neill's Oxford
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PA
Oxford Irish pub with live music.
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Red Lion
Oxford Gloucester GreenBe first to review
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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-mi
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St Aldates Tavern
Oxford City CentreBe first to review
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City Centre's thursday-night free open mic at **St Aldates Tavern** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 1
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The Bullingdon
Oxford 162 Cowley RdBe first to review
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300-cap Oxford's leading independent venue.
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The Cape Of Good Hope
Oxford The PlainBe first to review
PA
Oxford pub with live music.
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80
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The Castle
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Oxford pub with dining and events.
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200
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The Half Moon
Oxford St Clement'sBe first to review
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200-cap Oxford pub with live music.
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70
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The Harcourt Arms
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Jericho pub and bar with live events.
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The Jericho
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Oxford pub with live music.
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The Library
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Oxford pub with live music.
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80
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The Old Bookbinders Ale House
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Oxford ale house with live events.
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The Port Mahon
Oxford 82 St Clement's StBe first to review
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Oxford pub since 1710 with live music.
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The Royal Blenheim
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Titanic Brewery pub in Oxford.
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150
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The Wheatsheaf
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Oxford pub with live entertainment.
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The White Hart, Wolvercote
Oxford WolvercoteBe first to review
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Community pub in the heart of Wolvercote.
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WATERPERRY HOUSE
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Country house for music and theatre retreats.
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Oxford Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 22 grassroots music venues in Oxford, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.
1 of 22 Oxford venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 21 provide at least a PA system. Most expect artists to bring their own gear. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 7 Oxford venues with known capacity: 4 are small (under 150), 3 are medium (150–499), and 0 are large (500+). The majority of Oxford’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Oxford venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Oxford, which lists weekly open mic nights with backline, day, and fee filters. Open mics are the main pathway from bedroom to stage for most grassroots artists. See also our guide on getting gigs in the UK.
Genre data is being collected for Oxford venues. Most grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Oxford by band size and venue type. Door splits are common at smaller venues; flat fees are more typical at mid-size rooms. The Musicians’ Union publishes recommended minimums.
Yes. Submissions are free, take 2 minutes, and are verified within 48 hours. Once approved, claim your listing to self-edit your profile and manage bookings. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.

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