Chicago
Public open mic and live-performance events for performers in Chicago. Listings are not paid or sponsored. 60 venues · 22 upcoming events · 5 performer types.
United States · Spoken word · Open mic · Comedy · Singer-songwriter · Music
Upcoming events
Friday, 30 October 2026
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Every Last Thursday of the Month
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
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First Tuesday of each month, 7:30 – 9:30pm
Friday, 6 November 2026
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First Thursday of every month
Saturday, 7 November 2026
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First Friday of each month
Date TBC / recurring
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Open mic every Monday night for a variety of talents including comedians, sign-ups online or in person, cash prize
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Weekly stand-up open mic with roughly 4 minutes of material, free to participate, signup begins 6:00 PM in person on Wednesday June 17, 2026
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My Buddy's Live! Free Comedy Show Date TBC
Weekly comedy open mic every Thursday at 10pm with sign-ups starting at 9:30pm, free entry, 21+
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Open Mic Date TBC
The Comedy Bar's Monday stand-up program includes a free open mic following the featured portion.
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Open Mic Date TBC
An open mic show in Chicago celebrating various talents including comedy, with audience voting and cash prizes.
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Open Mic Date TBC
A recurring Annoyance Theatre stand-up mic with an online signup sheet and verified upcoming Tuesday occurrences.
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Open Mic Date TBC
Monti's explicitly lists a weekly comedy open mic with in-person signup before the show.
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Open Mic Date TBC
Morrissey's has a weekly Tuesday comedy open mic expressly for comedians to take the stage.
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Open Mic Date TBC
Reggie's calendar identifies late-night comedy open-mic occurrences on upcoming Saturdays.
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Open Mic Date TBC
Comedy Plex also lists a separate free Wednesday comedy open mic within a short drive of Chicago.
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Queer Open Mic Date TBC
LGBTQ-centered open mic including comedians welcome, sign up at 7:30pm, XLR and 1/4 inch cables available
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The Comedy Bar Open Mic Recurring
Recurring Monday night open mic for aspiring comics with in-person signup at venue; doors open 7 PM
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Unknown Open Mic Varies
Venues in Chicago
- 1579 N Milwaukee Ave #344 ChicagoUnited States
- Charlie's LIVE! ChicagoUnited States
- Charlie's LIVE! (Open Mic/Open Stage Show) ChicagoUnited States
- Chicago Public Library Rogers Park Monday Night Open Mic — July 27, 2026 ChicagoUnited States
- Chicago Street Pub ChicagoUnited States
- Cole's Bar ChicagoUnited States
- Craic Up Comedy Night ChicagoUnited States
- Elbo Room ChicagoUnited States
- Free Comedy/Open Mic ChicagoUnited States
- Fritzy's Tavern ChicagoUnited States
- Gallery Cabaret ChicagoUnited States
- Gallery Cabaret Open Mic ChicagoUnited States
- Haymarket House ChicagoUnited States
- Hopleaf ChicagoUnited States
- Hungry Brain ChicagoUnited States
- iO Theater ChicagoUnited States
- Johnny's Blitz Sports Bar ChicagoUnited States
- Kingston Mines ChicagoUnited States
- Laugh Factory Chicago ChicagoUnited States
- Laugh Factory Chicago ChicagoUnited States
- Loose Four: A Stand-Up Open Mic ChicagoUnited States
- Midnight Open Mic Comedy Night with Michael Johnson and Marc LeValle ChicagoUnited States
- My Buddy's Live ChicagoUnited States
- Nitro Nostalgia ChicagoUnited States
- Open Mic for Poetry, Music & Comedy ChicagoUnited States
- Queer Open Mic ChicagoUnited States
- The Annoyance Theatre & Bar ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar Chicago
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage ChicagoUnited States
- The Comedy Bar Chicago ChicagoUnited States
- The Garden ChicagoUnited States
- The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge ChicagoUnited States
- The Living Room @ The Spot ChicagoUnited States
- Three Avenues Bookshop Open Mic Night ChicagoUnited States
- Two Way Street Coffee House ChicagoUnited States
- Uncommon Ground Lakeview ChicagoUnited States
- Uncommon Ground Shure Music Open Mic ChicagoUnited States
- Wicker MIC: All-Ages Outdoor Open Mic ChicagoUnited States
- Ya'll Mic ChicagoUnited States
- Zack Fedor's Open Mic at Reggies ChicagoUnited States
Performer types in Chicago
Spoken word · Open mic · Comedy · Singer-songwriter · Music
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Past events
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Open Mic Weekly
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Every Third Wednesday September through May
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Third Wednesday of Every Month
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Open Mic Weekly
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Frequency: 1st & 3rd wk/mo
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has been a weekly feature at the lounge ever since.
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Sunday nights: Sign up at 5:00pm | open mic starts at 6pm
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Every Sunday at 18:00
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SUNDAY
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Every Wednesday!
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Open Mic Weekly
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Every Tuesday at 8pm
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EVERY MONDAY from 8 to 11pm
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Open Mic Weekly
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Registration deadline: 17:00
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Registration deadline: 21:00
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Registration deadline: 17:00
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Registration deadline: 21:00
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Registration deadline: 17:00
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Registration deadline: 21:00
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Registration deadline: 17:00
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Registration deadline: 21:00
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Registration deadline: 17:00
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Open mic event on June 24, 2026, from 7-9pm welcoming comedians, free entry, sign up at door or online
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Open mic outside on June 8, 2026 from 6:30-9:30pm with $7 suggested donation, sign up at the door starting at 6:30pm