Event Name | Schedule | Neighborhood | Location | Description | Address | Times | Price | Status | Website | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MonthlyThursday | Long Beach | Cozy coffee shop. Second Thursday of the month open mic in South Bay. | 26640 S Western Ave. Suite N Harbor City, CA 90710 | Doors at 6 PM. Music at 7 PM. | Free | Active | 🎤 Open Mic | |||
Monthly | Los Angeles (General) | Music pop-up featuring indie artists in unique venues, such as warehouses and art galleries. | Various locations. | Inactive | 🎉 Artist Showcase | |||||
Wednesday | North Hollywood | All skills and ages welcome, very friendly jam! Great players and new players alike. Located at Lawless Brewery | 5275 Craner Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601 | 6 PM to 10 PM | Free | Active | 🪘 Jam Session | |||
Monthly | Los Angeles (General) | Various locations. | $10-15 | Active | 🎉 Artist Showcase | |||||
Tuesday | West Hollywood | Poetry and hip-hop open mic night every Tuesday (except for 3rd Tuesdays of the month). They also accommodate musicians and dancers. | 544 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 | Sign up at 7:30 PM. Music at 9 PM. | $10 | Active | 🎤 Open Mic | |||
Monday | Hollywood | Open mic on Hollywood Blvd. Locals and tourists sing along. Broadcast by iHeart Radio. | 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90028 | 7 PM | $5 | Active | 🎤 Open Mic | |||
Tuesday | Hollywood | Songwriter showcase. Best new talent in LA, focusing on songwriters and acoustic performers. | 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 | 8 PM | $15 | Active | 🎉 Artist Showcase | |||
Tuesday | Van Nuys | Jam session. Acoustic musicians welcome, too. This neighborhood bar has been an institution in the Valley for decades. | 13721 Burbank BlvdVan Nuys, CA 91401 | 9 PM | Free | Active | 🪘 Jam Session | |||
Monday | North Hollywood | Non-profit music venue supported by donations. 90s living room vibes. Record your performances on video. 1 song only. | 5230 Laurel Canyon Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91607 | Doors at 7 PM. Music at 8 PM. | $10 | Active | 🎤 Open Mic | |||
Monthly | Los Angeles (General) | Join songwriters, artists, producers, and industry pros at various locations. Part meetup, open-mic, and showcase. | Various locations. | Free | Inactive | 🎉 Artist Showcase💬 Industry Night | ||||
Tuesday | Tarzana | Comedy, music, and spoken word make this an always-fun time. | 18389 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356 | Doors at 7 PM. Music at 8 PM. | Free. 2-drink minimum. | Active | 🎤 Open Mic | |||
Tuesday | Sherman Oaks | Play 1-2 songs, and if you’re good, you may get invited back for a featured spot. Karaoke starts right after the open mic if you want to keep singing. | 13625 Moorpark St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 | Music at 7:30 PM. | Free | Active | 🎤 Open Mic | |||
Monday | Hollywood | All genres. Primarily acoustic. Signups are a lottery. Approximately 15 performers. Very friendly. | 5239 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 | 8 PM | $5 | Active | 🎤 Open Mic | |||
Monthly | Los Angeles (General) | Pop Hangs is a monthly networking and industry night. Artists share new songs over the aux. | Various locations. | Doors at 6 PM. Music at 7 PM. | Active | 💬 Industry Night | ||||
Tuesday | Open mic located in Santa Monica. Weekly performances every Tuesday at Kavahana Coffee Shop. | 306 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405 | 7:30 PM to 10 PM | Free | Active | 🎤 Open Mic | ||||
Saturday | Santa Monica | Weekly artist showcase. 5+ years running. Up-and-coming talent. All genres. Different locations weekly. | Various locations. | Music at 7 PM. | $12 | Active | 🎉 Artist Showcase | |||
Monday | Hollywood | Emerging LA songwriters and performers. 3-4 artists performing 30-minute sets. Intimate room. Apply to perform. | 4470 Sunset Boulevard, #148 Hollywood, CA 90027 | Doors at 6 PM. Music at 7 PM | $10 | Active | 🎉 Artist Showcase | |||
Irregular | Hollywood | Occasional open mic and music industry networking events. One of the best open mic crowds in the city. | 7 PM | $20 | 🎤 Open Mic💬 Industry Night | |||||
Monday | Van Nuys | 16153 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91406 | Inactive | 🎤 Open Mic | ||||||
MonthlySunday | Glendale | May to November. First Sunday of the month. Lottery system. 4 minutes on stage. | 153 Glendale Blvd 1st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90026 | 5 PM | Active | 🎤 Open Mic | ||||
Sunday | Hollywood | Third Wheel Hollywood hosts "The Encore." The show runs for about 3 or 4 hours until just before midnight. First-come-first-serve. No lottery. Lights and sound are provided. 10 minutes of stage time. | 5176 Santa Monica Boulevard #102 Los Angeles, CA 90029 | 8 PM | $15 | Inactive | 🎤 Open Mic | |||
Tuesday | Silver Lake | Hip weekly open mic in Silver Lake. Free to attend, buy 1 drink to play. Community first. | 2906 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 | Line at 5 PM. Doors at 6 PM. Music at 7 PM. | Inactive | 🎤 Open Mic | ||||
Thursday | Crenshaw | Instrumental jazz jam session. | 4321 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008 | 5 PM | $5 | Active | 🪘 Jam Session | |||
Sunday | Crenshaw | Vocal jazz jam session. | 4321 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008 | 8 PM | $5 | Active | 🪘 Jam Session | |||
Monday | Santa Monica | Lively bar. Nightly live music and a weekly Monday open mic. 21+ only. Eclectic, low-pressure atmosphere. | 2101 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405 | Doors at 7 PM. Music at 8 PM. | $10 | Active | 🪘 Jam Session | |||
MonthlyTuesday | Downtown Los Angeles | Tuesday Night Project is the first and third Tuesday of the month from April to October. | Active | 🎉 Artist Showcase🎤 Open Mic | ||||||
Wednesday | North Hollywood | 4093 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91602 | Inactive | 🎤 Open Mic | ||||||
Friday | Santa Monica | Music, comedy, and spoken word are all welcome at UnUrban, an eclectic Santa Monica coffee shop. Bohemian spirit. | 7 PM | Free | Active | 🎤 Open Mic | ||||
Wednesday | West Hollywood | (WFNM) helps local musicians get performance opportunities. Chat with artists and performers after the shows. Supportive environment. | 8462 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 | 7 PM | Free | Active | 🎉 Artist Showcase | |||
Wednesday | Silver Lake | Authentic Nashville-style songwriting round. Submit on their Instagram to be considered to play. | 6423 Yucca St, Los Angeles, CA 90028 | Doors at 7 PM. Music at 8 PM. | Free | Active | 🎤 Open Mic |
Open Mics
This is a database of open mics and songwriter events in L.A.