Oxford · 35 venues · 23 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Oxford

Every grassroots room in Oxford - capacity, backline, who books it.

By size: 4 small (under 150), 4 mid-size (150 to 499), 27 with no size listed. All 35 open rooms are verified. 1 with full backline, 1 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Oxford

Grassroots
venues

in Oxford

In detail

House PA	23 venues
Full backline	1 venue
In-house engineer	1 venue
Venue Score	63 /100

01 — Find a venue

35 rooms

Pick your room

Size

Kit

Hire

City

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Photo: Google Blenheim PalaceWoodstock, Oxfordshire · WoodstockKit not listedNo gigs listed yet

Cornbury ParkRangers Lodge Cottages · Chipping NortonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Cowley Road StudiosOxfordHouse PANo gigs listed yet 120Cap

Cowley Workers Social ClubCowley · OxfordKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Hanks BarOxfordHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Isis FarmhouseIffley · OxfordKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

James St. TavernOxfordHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Joe's Bar & GrillSummertown · OxfordKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

JoJo'sCowley Rd · OxfordHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Jude The ObscureJericho · OxfordHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Solid — healthy coverage, building on genres. A dependable circuit for touring acts.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	88
Coverage	100
Backline	3
PA	66
Engineer	3
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Oxford has

By size

Small under 150	4 50%
Medium 150-499	4 50%
Large 500+	0 0%
Size not listed	27

Rooms with no size listed show under every size in 01.

Kit

Bring your own	12 34%
PA only	22 63%
Full backline	1 3%

This month

Added	2
Removed	0
Verified	2
Re-verified	1

04 — More of Oxford

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Featured venueCowley Road StudiosOxford · 120 cap
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What's on this weekEvery gig over the next seven days
Oxford open micsWeekly stage time, re-checked on a rolling cycle
Oxford music sceneVenues, rates, guides and gigs

Private hire

4 Oxford venues say on their own websites that they take private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

Cowley Road StudiosUp to 40 standing

St Aldates TavernUp to 60 standing

Hanks BarPrivate hire

The White Hart, WolvercotePrivate hire

Cowley Road StudiosUp to 40 standing

St Aldates TavernUp to 60 standing

Hanks BarPrivate hire

The White Hart, WolvercotePrivate hire

05 — Other cities

90 cities

Venues elsewhere

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All cities, A–ZVenues

Aberdeen27 Aberystwyth10 Accrington12 Aldershot16

Basildon21 Bath36 Bedford14 Belfast77 Billericay6 Birmingham80 Blackburn11 Blackpool47 Boston12 Bournemouth30 Bradford42 Brighton94 Bristol86 Broxbourne12

Cambridge31 Cardiff63 Carlisle19 Chelmsford13 Cheltenham27 Cirencester8 Coventry46 Crawley14

Derby38 Derry14 Doncaster19 Dublin3 Dundee35 Durham17

Edinburgh118 Egham17 Epsom18 Exeter48

Farnborough6

Glasgow168 Gloucester21 Grimsby11

Hastings24 Hereford23 High Wycombe14 Horley4 Hull32

Inverness29 Ipswich35

Leeds92 Leicester40 Lincoln22 Liverpool130 London302 Luton16

Maidstone22 Manchester164 Margate32 Middlesbrough27 Milton Keynes18

Newcastle75 Newquay20 Newry8 Northampton26 Norwich38 Nottingham79

Peterborough22 Plymouth34 Portsmouth30 Preston28

Rawtenstall25 Reading32

Scarborough17 Sheffield94 Southampton47 Stockton-on-Tees16 Stoke-on-Trent32 Sunderland23 Sutton14 Swansea34 Swindon19

Telford21 Tunbridge Wells10

Waterlooville12 Watford24 Welshpool4 Weymouth18 Woking16 Wolverhampton49 Worthing1 Wrexham31

York48

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Oxford Venues

Grassroots Venues in Oxford

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Oxford?

GigXchange lists 35 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.

Q: Which Oxford venues provide full backline?

1 of 35 Oxford venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 23 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Q: Which Oxford venues can you hire for a private event?

4 Oxford venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Cowley Road Studios (up to 40 standing), St Aldates Tavern (up to 60 standing) and Hanks Bar. Each venue page has a Private hire tab with its rooms, capacities and a link to enquire with the venue directly. Use the Private hire filter above to list them all.

Q: What size are Oxford's grassroots venues?

Of the 8 Oxford venues with known capacity: 4 are small (under 150), 4 are medium (150–499), and 0 are large (500+). The majority of Oxford’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

Q: How do I book a gig at a Oxford venue?

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.

Q: Are there open mics in Oxford?

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.

Q: What's on at Oxford venues this month?

The What’s On in Oxford page lists every gig we hold across these 35 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Oxford gig directory.

Q: What genres do Oxford venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Oxford’s 35 grassroots venues are folk, acoustic, jazz, rock, Indie. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

Q: What are typical fees at Oxford venues?

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.

Q: Can I list my Oxford venue for free?

Yes. Listing is free. If your venue is already in the directory, open its page and press Claim this venue (or create a free venue account) to self-edit your profile and manage bookings; if it is missing, email support@gigxchange.app and we will take a look. Venues with TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS can also list their music policy.

35 grassroots music venues across Oxford. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Re-verified on a rolling cycle.

63/ 100

Oxford Venue Score

SolidHealthy coverage, building on genres. A dependable circuit for touring acts.

Choice88

Coverage100

Backline3

PA66

Engineer3

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Oxford venue

35 venues, from back rooms to big stages
23 provide a PA in-house
1 offers full backline
1 includes a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Oxford's upcoming grass-roots gigs, sorted by date

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Weekly open mic nights across Oxford — verified and mapped

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Everything the Oxford scene has beyond the venue list

City guide: venues, promoters and bookers
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Last updated: 12 November 2026

35 Venues in Oxford

Oxford has 35 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 70-capacity room to 300. Listings show the capacity, backline and PA where we hold them, plus opening times, so artists, agents and bookers can shortlist the right room before getting in touch.

Of the 35 Oxford venues, 23 provide a PA system, 1 offers full backline and 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. See what these rooms have on over the next four weeks. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

grassroots venues hosting live music in Oxford

23 provide a PA system · 1 offer full backline
1 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

35
Venues: 23
With PA: 1
Full backline: 1
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
Last updated

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Browse Oxford Venues

Search all 35 Oxford music venues by area, capacity, backline, PA, sound engineer or private hire. Every card shows the room size, what is on stage and the opening times we hold, and opens the venue’s own page with its booking information.

Showing 24 of 35 venues

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The Jericho

Oxford › Jericho★★★★★ (—)

Oxford pub with live music.No gigs listed yet

Backline5 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:00–23:00
Tue11:00–23:00
Wed11:00–23:00
Thu11:00–23:00
Fri11:00–00:00
Sat11:00–00:00
Sun11:00–23:00

Oxford pub with live music.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–00:00
Tue16:00–00:00
Wed16:00–00:00
Thu16:00–00:00
Fri16:00–00:00
Sat14:00–00:00
Sun16:00–00:00

Speakeasy cocktail bar on Iffley Road running live jazz and open jams alongside weekly karaoke - a Great British Pub Awards finalist for Best in Spirits.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu18:00–01:00
Fri18:00–00:30
Sat18:00–00:30
SunClosed

The Old Bookbinders Ale House

Oxford › Jericho★★★★★ (—)

Oxford ale house with live events.No gigs listed yet

Backline3 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–23:00
Sat12:00–23:00
SunClosed

Oxford › 82 St Clement's St★★★★★ (—)

Oxford pub since 1710 with live music.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times—

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Titanic Brewery pub in Oxford.No gigs listed yet

Backline3 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:30–23:00
Tue11:30–23:00
Wed11:30–23:00
Thu11:30–23:30
Fri11:00–00:00
Sat11:00–00:00
Sun11:00–22:00

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The Snug Barn, Bishop's Court Farm

Wallingford › Dorchester-on-Thames★★★★★ (—)

Dorchester farm cafe with jazz concerts.No gigs listed yet

Backline3 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–16:00
Tue09:00–16:00
Wed09:00–16:00
Thu09:00–16:00
Fri09:00–16:00
Sat09:00–16:00
Sun09:00–16:00

Oxford pub with live entertainment.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

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

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.No gigs listed yet

Private hire

Backline2 of 7

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

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.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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

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.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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

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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Venues You Can Hire in Oxford

4 Oxford venues say on their own websites that they take private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

Oxford Venue Scene in Numbers

Oxford’s 35 grassroots venues in one picture: how big the rooms are, what kit is on stage and how many take private hire. Use it to judge whether to bring your own backline and which size of room suits your draw before you start booking.

Grassroots venues · Oxford

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 8 with a known capacity

4Small · under 150

4Medium · 150–499

What's on stageall 35 venues

1Full backline

22PA only

12Bring your own gear

23provide a PA

1has an in-house engineer

4take private hire

Folk · Acousticmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Oxford? GigXchange lists 35 grassroots music venues across Oxford. 66% provide a PA system and 3% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Oxford venues provide equipment? 1 venue includes an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Oxford venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Oxford venue directory.

Oxford Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Oxford, from how many there are and how big the rooms are to the kit they provide, booking a gig and listing your venue free - each answered from the venues listed here.

How many grassroots music venues are in Oxford?

GigXchange lists 35 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.

Which Oxford venues provide full backline?

1 of 35 Oxford venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 23 provide at least a PA system. 1 includes an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Oxford venues can you hire for a private event?

4 Oxford venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Cowley Road Studios (up to 40 standing), St Aldates Tavern (up to 60 standing) and Hanks Bar. Each venue page has a Private hire tab with its rooms, capacities and a link to enquire with the venue directly. Use the Private hire filter above to list them all.

What size are Oxford's grassroots venues?

Of the 8 Oxford venues with known capacity: 4 are small (under 150), 4 are medium (150–499), and 0 are large (500+). The majority of Oxford’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.

How do I book a gig at a Oxford venue?

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.

Are there open mics in Oxford?

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.

What's on at Oxford venues this month?

The What’s On in Oxford page lists every gig we hold across these 35 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Oxford gig directory.

What genres do Oxford venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Oxford’s 35 grassroots venues are folk, acoustic, jazz, rock, Indie. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Oxford venues?

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.

Can I list my Oxford venue for free?

Yes. Listing is free. If your venue is already in the directory, open its page and press Claim this venue (or create a free venue account) to self-edit your profile and manage bookings; if it is missing, email support@gigxchange.app and we will take a look. Venues with TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS can also list their music policy.

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The rooms. Of the 8 rooms with a listed capacity, the middle one holds about 120 and 4 hold under 150; the largest listed is The Bullingdon at 300. They are spread across 16 areas, led by Jericho (4), Wheatley (2) and 82 St Clement's St (1).

What they book. In what Oxford venues say they book, acoustic, folk and jazz come up most often, out of 33 genres listed. If your act fits, pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee. 3 of these listings were added or re-checked in the last month.

Next steps. The Oxford gig directory shows which of these rooms are booking now, the Oxford open mics are where new acts get stage time, and the GX Index sets out the going rates. Nearby venues: Reading, Birmingham and Leicester. Need an act for one? See live music for pubs, clubs and hotels.

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Venue guides for every UK city we cover, each with the same filters and capacity data, biggest scenes first. Useful when you are planning a run of dates or looking for a room beyond Oxford.

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