July brings another brilliant mix of after-hours music, bookish evenings, quizzes and good things happening under the market roof. Pop a few dates in your diary and make the most of summer evenings in the Covered Market.
Your quick ref guide to market events this July…plus keep in touch with traders’ own event pages because events can pop up throughout the month…
Fri 4 July: Harry Quinn (live music) | 7pm – Singer-songwriter Harry Quinn brings grooving acoustic guitar, smooth vocals and feel-good covers and originals to Central Sq. Free.
Fri 3 July: A Night of Music: Open Mic | 7–10pm – Oxford’s most central open mic night, hosted by Nash in Central Sq. All musical styles welcome. Sign up on arrival. Free.
Fri 17 July: Market Tap Live (Live music) | 7pm – A monthly live music showcase hosted by Nash, with top local talent performing in the historic Central Square setting. Free.
Fri 24 July: Arbequina Opening – keep an eye on this space and our news pages for more info
Sat 18 July: Folly Oh Yes (Live music) | 7–10pm – Indie/alternative duo Folly Oh Yes bring close vocal harmonies, acoustic guitars and beautifully crafted songs to Central Sq. Free.
Sat 25 July: Oxford Girl Craft Club | 10:30am–12:30pm – Bring your latest project to The Market Tap for a relaxed BYOP craft morning includes, a hot drink and pastry. Knitting, embroidery, scrapbooking and more welcome- no glitter please. Tickets £8 / £7
Sat 25 July: Jazz Night feat. Jamie Castell (Live music) | 7–9pm – Ease into Saturday evening with live jazz in Central Sq. w/Lula’s Ethiopian Café. Free.
Fri 31 July: Stacey Yu – Kitten (Book talk) | 6:30pm – Novelist Stacey Yu joins Gulp Fiction to discuss her debut novel Kitten. Ticketed event.
Plus weekly regulars…
The Woolhound Social Stitch – Every Thurs 5:30pm & Sat 10am at Gulp Fiction
Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony – Every Thurs | 6pm at Lula’s Ethiopian Café
Simpletons Quiz Night – Most Thurs | 7:30pm at Gulp Fiction
For more information: check in with traders direct. Click the following link to find contact details for all our Covered Market traders.