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Comedy Open Mics in Washington DC, DC

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48 recurring open mics in Washington DC

Today

11 mics (Wednesday)

Tomorrow

10 mics (Thursday)

  • 6:30 PM

    The Pocket Open Mic

    The Pocket

    North Capitol · 1508 North Capitol St NW

    FREE

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • 7:00 PM

  • 7:30 PM

    Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse Open Mic

    Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse

    Arlington (Douglas Park) · 2903 Columbia Pike

    FREE

    Stand-up open mic. Sign-up method: In Person. Show type: Free.

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • DC Improv Open Mic

    DC Improv

    Downtown / Farragut · 1140 Connecticut Ave NW

    FREE

    Famous comedy club hosting national touring acts. Weekly free open mic on Wednesdays. Venue also offers a comedy school.

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • 8:00 PM

    Madams Open Mic

    Madam's Organ

    Adams Morgan · 2461 18th St NW

    FREE

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • The Comedy Bluff

    Aura Bar & Lounge

    Friendship Heights · 5247 Wisconsin Ave NW

    FREE

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • 9:00 PM

  • Funny Side Up

    Haydee's Restaurant

    Mount Pleasant · 3102 Mt Pleasant St NW

    FREE

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Weekly schedule

48 mics across the week

Monday

5 mics

  • 5:00 PM

  • 7:00 PM

  • 8:00 PM

    Sunday Scaries

    Fat Pete's BBQ

    Cleveland Park · 3407 Connecticut Ave NW

    FREE

    Organized by Cheers Comedy. Walk-in list only. Sign-ups on-site when list goes out at 7:30 PM. All Hot Mic participants must follow zero tolerance policy.

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • Underground Comedy at Hotbed (Sunday)

    Hotbed Comedy Club / Underground Comedy

    Adams Morgan

    FREE

    Free weekly show every Sunday at Hotbed. Underground Comedy operates 7 days a week at Hotbed.

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Tuesday

7 mics

  • 7:00 PM

  • Eckington Hall Open Mic

    Eckington Hall

    Eckington · 1611 Eckington Pl NE Suite 170

    FREE

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • Fat Pete's BBQ Open Mic

    Fat Pete's BBQ

    Cleveland Park · 3407 Connecticut Ave NW

    FREE

    Listed on DCStandup but details unclear. Sunday Scaries is the main event here.

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • 8:00 PM

    All New: New Material Night (Monday)

    Hotbed Comedy Club / Underground Comedy

    Adams Morgan

    FREE

    Free weekly show. Professional shows also available Fri-Sat. All shows at Hotbed, the permanent home of Underground Comedy. Monday shows are listed as 'All New: New Material Show' — a free new material night.

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • 9:30 PM

Wednesday

11 mics

Thursday

10 mics

  • 6:30 PM

    The Pocket Open Mic

    The Pocket

    North Capitol · 1508 North Capitol St NW

    FREE

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • 7:00 PM

  • 7:30 PM

    Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse Open Mic

    Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse

    Arlington (Douglas Park) · 2903 Columbia Pike

    FREE

    Stand-up open mic. Sign-up method: In Person. Show type: Free.

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • DC Improv Open Mic

    DC Improv

    Downtown / Farragut · 1140 Connecticut Ave NW

    FREE

    Famous comedy club hosting national touring acts. Weekly free open mic on Wednesdays. Venue also offers a comedy school.

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • 8:00 PM

    Madams Open Mic

    Madam's Organ

    Adams Morgan · 2461 18th St NW

    FREE

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • The Comedy Bluff

    Aura Bar & Lounge

    Friendship Heights · 5247 Wisconsin Ave NW

    FREE

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • 9:00 PM

  • Funny Side Up

    Haydee's Restaurant

    Mount Pleasant · 3102 Mt Pleasant St NW

    FREE

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Friday

9 mics

  • 7:00 PM

  • BloomBars Open Mic

    BloomBars

    Columbia Heights · 3222 11th St NW

    FREE

    Eclectic arts & community center offering multigenre performances.

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • 7:45 PM

    Adams Bomb Comedy

    San Antonio Bar & Grill DC

    Brookland · 3908 12th St NE

    FREE

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • Bulldog Open Mic

    Bulldog

    Penn Quarter / Chinatown · 713 H St NW

    FREE

    Organized by Encore Comedy DC

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • 8:00 PM

  • 9:00 PM

    Karma DC Open Mic

    Karma DC

    Trinidad / Near Northeast · 2221 Adams Pl NE

    FREE

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Saturday

3 mics

  • 7:00 PM

    BloomBars Open Mic

    BloomBars

    Columbia Heights · 3222 11th St NW

    FREE

    Friday listing from DCStandup (separate from Thursday open mic)

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • 11:30 PM

Sunday

3 mics

  • 7:00 PM

  • Tonic Open Mic

    Tonic

    Dupont Circle / Logan Circle · 2036 G St NW

    FREE

    Last updated Jul 19, 2026

  • 11:30 PM

Open mic questions in Washington DC

Quick answers about stand up comedy open mics and open mic nights in Washington DC.

Where can I find stand up comedy open mics in Washington DC?
OpenMicced lists 48 recurring stand up comedy open mics in Washington DC, DC. Browse today's lineup, tomorrow's mics, and the full weekly schedule with venues, addresses, and signup details.
What open mics are happening in Washington DC tonight?
There are 11 open mics listed for Wednesday in Washington DC. Check the Today section above for times, venues, and signup notes.
Are comedy open mics in Washington DC free?
Many open mics in Washington DC are free. This directory lists 48 free recurring mics, plus paid rooms with cost details on each listing.
How do I sign up for an open mic night in Washington DC?
Each listing shows how signup works: list at the door, bucket, online RSVP, or other methods. Open a mic page for venue address, arrival notes, and step-by-step signup instructions.
What open mics are in Washington DC tomorrow?
There are 10 open mics listed for Thursday in Washington DC. See the Tomorrow section for venues and start times.

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