Wednesday is traditionally one of the biggest open mic nights in Denver. Multiple venues across the city host events simultaneously, giving performers and audiences plenty of options. From iconic rooms like Mercury Cafe to comedy showcases and brewery jams, Wednesday in Denver means live performance everywhere you turn.
Why Wednesday Is the Big Night
Wednesday hit the sweet spot: far enough into the week that people want to go out, but early enough that venues need to draw crowds. Denver has built a strong Wednesday open mic tradition with some of the city longest-running events happening midweek. Performers who want maximum variety in a single evening can hit multiple mics on Wednesdays. Comedy, music, and poetry all have strong Wednesday representation.
Open Mic Venues in Denver
Browse all 16 venues below, organized by day of the week. Click any venue for full details including address, schedule, and sign-up information.
Wednesday 16
VisionQuest Brewery
Sign up 5:30pm, music 6-8pm. PA provided. 3 songs per performer.
Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom
Every Wednesday at 6pm.
RISE Comedy - Sunday
Tag You're It! Open Mic at 6pm, Anecdotal Open Mic at 8pm.
Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
Jam night every Thursday at 7pm.
Roxy on Broadway - Jazz Jam
Wine Wednesday Jazz Jam 7-10pm. Open to musicians.
Rusty Bucket
Blues jam every Wednesday at 7pm.
Mutiny Information Cafe
Comedy open mic 6-7pm. 5 min sets. All ages, sober venue.
RISE Comedy - Wednesday
RISE & Shine Comedy Open Mic. Sign up 7:30pm, 4 min sets. Pay what you want. 18+.
The Bar at PLAZA 38 - Open Jam
Open jam at 7:30pm every Wednesday.
Lion's Lair - Music
Denver's hottest Open Stage\! Doors 7pm, showcase 8pm, open mic 9pm. Midnight happy hour til 1:30am\! Drums, guitar, bass, and PA provided. Judgement-free zone. Free, 21+.
Mercury Cafe - Music
Venue transitioning to The Pearl in 2026. Confirm events still running.
Frequently Asked Questions
What open mics happen on Wednesday in Denver?
Wednesday is one of the busiest open mic nights in Denver, with multiple comedy, music, and poetry events happening across the city. Check Denver Open Mic for the full Wednesday schedule with times and venues.
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