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About The Wheatsheaf
The Wheatsheaf is a grassroots music venue in Oxford, Oxford with a standing capacity of approximately 150. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Wheatsheaf books Indie, Rock, Metal, Acoustic, Jazz acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Oxford venue directory.
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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129 High St, Oxford, Oxford, OX1 4DF
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The Wheatsheaf has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Oxford venues for size comparisons.
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129 High St, Oxford, Oxford, OX1 4DF. See the map below for directions. Browse more Oxford venues nearby.
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