Open Mics in Denver
28 open mic venues in Denver, Colorado
Sunday
3 venuesRISE Comedy - Sunday
Tag You're It! Open Mic at 6pm, Anecdotal Open Mic at 8pm.
Mercury Cafe - Poetry Slam
Venue transitioning to The Pearl in 2026. Confirm events still running.
Monday
3 venuesThe Corner Beet
Acoustic open mic from 6-9pm. All styles welcome.
Lion's Lair - Comedy
Comedy open mic hosted by Anthony Crawford. Sign up 10pm, show 10:30pm. 21+, no cover.
Tuesday
3 venuesRoxy on Broadway - Songwriters
1st and last Tuesday of month. Singer/songwriter open mic. Sign up in person at 6:30pm.
Bar 404
2nd & 4th Tuesday. Blues priority but all welcome.
Comedy Works - New Talent Night
Weekly showcase of up-and-coming comedians. $12. Call 303-477-7844 to sign up (curated list, 8-10 week wait). 18+.
Wednesday
8 venuesRoxy on Broadway - Jazz Jam
Wine Wednesday Jazz Jam 7-10pm. Open to musicians.
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.
Thursday
4 venuesKnotted Root Brewing Co.
Creative Strategies for Change
3rd Thursday. All-genre open mic. Sign up 6:30pm, show 7pm. All ages, $5 suggested.
The Bar at PLAZA 38 - Jazz Jam
Jazz jam at 9pm every Thursday.
Friday
6 venuesYouth on Record
1st Friday 4-8pm. FREE! Sign up first come first served at 4pm. Up to 8 min sets. Family-friendly (no profanity). Backline provided.
Sacred Voices at Denver Community Media
2nd Friday. Sign up 6pm, show 6:30pm. 10 min limit.
Sacred Voices at Lighthouse Writers
1st Friday. Sign up 6pm, show 6:30pm. Free, all ages.
Denver Art Society
2nd Friday of month at 7pm. Music, comedy, poetry.
Slam Nuba at RedLine
Last Friday of month. Poetry slam & open mic. Doors/signup 7:30pm, show 8pm. $10 ($5 students).
Mercury Cafe - Poetry
Venue transitioning to The Pearl in 2026. Confirm events still running.
Saturday
1 venueSecular Hub
3rd Saturday at 2pm. Poetry, music, comedy - all welcome!