Open Mics in Chicago

Chicago has one of the deepest comedy traditions in the country, and its open mic scene reflects that legacy across neighborhoods like Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, and the South Loop. The city is known for producing sharp, fearless comedians, and its open mics serve as the training ground where that reputation gets built night after night. Performers take the stage at comedy clubs, dive bars, theaters, and breweries throughout the city. Sign-up methods range from walk-in lists and bucket draws to online reservations. Many rooms attract comics who treat every set seriously, and audiences tend to be engaged and knowledgeable. New mics launch regularly while others maintain long-running weekly schedules. OpenMicX tracks open mics across Chicago so performers and fans can find live comedy any night of the week throughout the city.

• Ace’s Liquor and Tap's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 8:00 PM at Ace’s Liquor and Tap
• Aliveone's Open Mic — Sundays at 5:30 PM at Aliveone
• Annoyance Theater's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 5:30 PM at Annoyance Theater
• Annoyance Theater's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 9:30 PM at Annoyance Theater
• Annoyance Theatre and Bar's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 4:00 PM at Annoyance Theatre and Bar
• Aval Restaurant's Open Mic — Thursdays at 7:00 PM at Aval Restaurant
• Bird’s Nest's Open Mic — Mondays at 8:00 PM at Bird’s Nest
• Bughouse Theater's Open Mic — Mondays at 7:30 PM at Bughouse Theater
• Burlington Bar's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 9:00 PM at Burlington Bar
• Carol’s Pub's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 8:00 PM at Carol’s Pub
• Carola’s Hansa Clipper's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 8:00 PM at Carola’s Hansa Clipper
• Celtic Knot Public House's Open Mic — Thursdays at 7:00 PM at Celtic Knot Public House
• Chief O’Neill’s Pub's Open Mic — Sundays at 7:00 PM at Chief O’Neill’s Pub
• Claddagh Ring Pub's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 11:00 PM at Claddagh Ring Pub
• Cole’s Bar's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 8:00 PM at Cole’s Bar
• Davenport’s Piano Bar's Open Mic — Mondays at 8:00 PM at Davenport’s Piano Bar
• Dovetail Brewery's Open Mic — Thursdays at 7:00 PM at Dovetail Brewery
• Down The Rabbit Hole — Mondays at 8:00 PM at Lee’s Unleaded Blues
• Dreamers Yolo's Open Mic — Thursdays at 8:00 PM at Dreamers Yolo
• Dstrkt Bar and Grill's Open Mic — Thursdays at 7:00 PM at Dstrkt Bar and Grill
• Easy Bar's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 10:00 PM at Easy Bar
• Emerald City Coffee's Open Mic — Fridays at 7:00 PM at Emerald City Coffee
• Emerald Isle's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 8:00 PM at Emerald Isle
• Emporium Arcade Bar's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 9:00 PM at Emporium Arcade Bar
• Eta Creative Arts Foundation's Open Mic — Thursdays at 8:00 PM at Eta Creative Arts Foundation
• Ez Inn's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 7:00 PM at Ez Inn
• Frances Cocktail Lounge's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 7:00 PM at Frances Cocktail Lounge
• Fuller’s Pub's Open Mic — Mondays at 8:00 PM at Fuller’s Pub
• Gallery Cabaret's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 7:00 PM at Gallery Cabaret
• Goldie’s Pub's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 9:00 PM at Goldie’s Pub
• Gracie O’Malley’s' Open Mic — Wednesdays at 8:00 PM at Gracie O’Malley’s
• Harrigan’s' Open Mic — Tuesdays at 8:30 PM at Harrigan’s
• Holiday Club's Open Mic — Thursdays at 10:00 PM at Holiday Club
• House of Blues's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 9:00 PM at House of Blues
• Hungry Brain's Open Mic — Sundays at 9:00 PM at Hungry Brain
• Kibbitznest's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 7:30 PM at Kibbitznest
• Laugh Factory's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 9:00 PM at Laugh Factory
• Lg’s Bar and Kitchen's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 8:00 PM at Lg’s Bar and Kitchen
• Lizard’s Liquid Lounge's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 8:00 PM at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge
• Logan Theatre's Open Mic — Mondays at 8:30 PM at Logan Theatre
• Logan Vegan's Open Mic — Thursdays at 6:00 PM at Logan Vegan
• Loose Four — Tuesdays at 6:00 PM at The Io Theater
• Maria’s Packaged Goods's Open Mic — Mondays at 7:00 PM at Maria’s Packaged Goods
• Miki’s Park's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 9:00 PM at Miki’s Park
• Monsignor Murphy’s' Open Mic — Tuesdays at 8:30 PM at Monsignor Murphy’s
• Monti's' Open Mic — Mondays at 7:00 PM at Monti's
• Murphy’s Bleachers's Open Mic — Thursdays at 9:00 PM at Murphy’s Bleachers
• My Beedles — Mondays at 10:00 PM at My Buddy’s
• Nick’s Beer Garden's Open Mic — Mondays at 8:00 PM at Nick’s Beer Garden
• Nola Bar and Kitchen's Open Mic — Thursdays at 8:00 PM at Nola Bar and Kitchen
• O’Donnell’s' Open Mic — Fridays at 8:00 PM at O’Donnell’s
• Olive Black's Open Mic — Mondays at 7:00 PM at Olive Black
• Pizzeria Serio's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 7:30 PM at Pizzeria Serio
• Red Room Open Mic — Wednesdays at 7:30 PM at Red Room Comedy Club
• Reed’s Local's Open Mic — Sundays at 10:00 PM at Reed’s Local
• Reggies's Open Mic — Saturdays at 11:59 PM at Reggies
• Riddles Comedy Club's Open Mic — Mondays at 8:00 PM at Riddles Comedy Club
• Schubas Tavern's Open Mic — Thursdays at 8:00 PM at Schubas Tavern
• Shakers on Clark's Open Mic — Mondays at 5:30 PM at Shakers on Clark
• Shakers on Clark's Open Mic — Mondays at 8:30 PM at Shakers on Clark
• Sidekicks's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 8:00 PM at Sidekicks
• Standup @ The Store — Saturdays at 4:00 PM at The Store
• Subterranean's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 10:00 PM at Subterranean
• Surge Billiards's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 6:00 PM at Surge Billiards
• Surge Billiards's Open Mic — Sundays at 6:00 PM at Surge Billiards
• The Atlantic Bar and Grill's Open Mic — Mondays at 8:00 PM at The Atlantic Bar and Grill
• The Bar 10 Doors's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 8:30 PM at The Bar 10 Doors
• The Comedy Bar's Open Mic — Thursdays at 9:00 PM at The Comedy Bar
• The Comedy Bar's Open Mic — Mondays at 9:00 PM at The Comedy Bar
• The Cubby Bear's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 9:00 PM at The Cubby Bear
• The Hideout's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 8:00 PM at The Hideout
• The Lincoln Lodge's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 6:00 PM at The Lincoln Lodge
• The Lincoln Lodge's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 6:00 PM at The Lincoln Lodge
• The Mixer — Mondays at 8:00 PM at The Playground Theater
• The Silver Room's Open Mic — Thursdays at 6:00 PM at The Silver Room
• The Store's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 9:00 PM at The Store
• The Take A Shot Mic — Sundays at 9:00 PM at My Buddy’s
• The Thirsty Tavern's Open Mic — Thursdays at 9:00 PM at The Thirsty Tavern
• The Whistler's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 9:00 PM at The Whistler
• Three Dead Moose Open Mic — Sundays at 8:00 PM at Will’s Northwoods Inn
• Trace's Open Mic — Wednesdays at 9:00 PM at Trace
• Trigger Warning — Mondays at 10:30 PM at Output Lounge
• Twisted Shamrock Pub's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 9:00 PM at Twisted Shamrock Pub
• Uptown Taproom's Open Mic — Mondays at 7:30 PM at Uptown Taproom
• Vampires Welcome Open Mic — Fridays at 12:00 PM at The Crib Comedy Playspace
• Vaughan’s Pub's Open Mic — Tuesdays at 9:00 PM at Vaughan’s Pub
• Vfw Fdr Post's Open Mic — Fridays at 8:00 PM at Vfw Fdr Post
• Vines Open Mic — Fridays at 8:00 PM at Vines on Clark
• Whiskey Girl Tavern's Open Mic — Thursdays at 7:00 PM at Whiskey Girl Tavern
• Word of Mouth — Tuesdays at 10:00 PM at O’Donnell’s

Venues hosting open mics in Chicago

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