Open mic in Johannesburg
Open mic venues and live performance events in Johannesburg, ZA.
Open mic venues in Johannesburg
- African Cuisine / Ebony and Ivory Open Mic Jam Sessions JohannesburgZA
- Coca Lounge JohannesburgZA
- Coca Lounge JohannesburgZA
- Coca Lounge Thursday Open Mic Night JohannesburgZA
- Funny Galore Comedy Club Friday Open Mic Night JohannesburgZA
- Gypsy Lounge JohannesburgZA
- Joburg Theatre Open Mic Session JohannesburgZA
- Johannesburg Improv Meetup Group JohannesburgZA
- Rising Talent Comedy & Music Open Stage Johannesburg
- Sawubona Music Jam JohannesburgZA
- The Pocket Open Mic Johannesburg
- The R-Tistry JohannesburgZA
- Toke JohannesburgZA
- Writer's Bloc JohannesburgZA
- Writer's Bloc Monthly Poetry Night: Open Mic at Coca Lounge JohannesburgZA
Upcoming events
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October 24th, 2026
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Our monthly poetry nights and open mic sessions have become a cornerstone of Johannesburg's literary scene.
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Monthly Open Mic Monthly
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Open Mic Date TBC
A second scheduled Soweto open-mic session suitable for performer follow-up.
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Open Mic Date TBC
Hosts regular improv workshops and jams, offering opportunities for performers to practice and showcase their skills.
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Open Mic Date TBC
Sawubona Music Jam is described as a Johannesburg music gathering with collaborative jams and open-mic performances.
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Open Mic Date TBC
The organiser describes this as an open mic for both established and first-time spoken-word performers at Toke in Ferndale.
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Open Mic Date TBC
Joburg Theatre maintains a dedicated Open Mic Session event page, making it a strong lead for direct verification of current performer access.
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Open Mic Date TBC
Funny Galore is a recurring Johannesburg stand-up open mic where new and experienced comics perform material.
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Unknown Open Mic Varies
Gypsy Lounge hosts open mic nights where performers can sign up upon arrival on a first-come basis. The event is open to all artists, providing a platform for diverse voices to sh…
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Open Mic Night at Toke
Toke · Johannesburg
2026-10-24 19:00
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Past events
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October 10th, 2026
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The Johannesburg venue listing specifically advertises open-mic jam sessions alongside live jazz and fusion programming.
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A local Melville guide identifies a recurring Thursday open mic at Coca Lounge, a venue already used for Writer's Bloc performer nights.
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The Johannesburg venue listing specifically advertises open-mic jam sessions alongside live jazz and fusion programming.
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A local Melville guide identifies a recurring Thursday open mic at Coca Lounge, a venue already used for Writer's Bloc performer nights.
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The Johannesburg venue listing specifically advertises open-mic jam sessions alongside live jazz and fusion programming.
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Word N Sound's league has used on-site, first-come performer slots for poets and is tied to Kippies at the Market Theatre precinct.
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A local Melville guide identifies a recurring Thursday open mic at Coca Lounge, a venue already used for Writer's Bloc performer nights.
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The Johannesburg venue listing specifically advertises open-mic jam sessions alongside live jazz and fusion programming.
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Word N Sound's league has used on-site, first-come performer slots for poets and is tied to Kippies at the Market Theatre precinct.
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A local Melville guide identifies a recurring Thursday open mic at Coca Lounge, a venue already used for Writer's Bloc performer nights.
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The Johannesburg venue listing specifically advertises open-mic jam sessions alongside live jazz and fusion programming.
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