Whether you’re a new comic just starting out, a veteran comic looking to try new material, or a traveling comic passing through the St. Louis area, we have an open mic waiting for you. Get your stage time at any open mic listed below!
Support your local comedy scene while discovering your new favorite comic!
COVID-19 Note: Obviously, as the state of MO is opening up, some open mics are currently on hiatus until further notice. We have listed the ones that are, & have updated the new ones we have been contacted about. For more information about the open mics, please contact the host or venue for the listed mic.
Sunday
WordUp! Open Mic @ HollyLou Ent Studios
- Address: 155 S. Florissant Rd, St. Louis, MO 63135
- Email links & bios to wordupopenmic@gmail.com to be a part of the line up (now streamed online & in-person)
- Weekly/5pm-9pm for open mic, artisan marketplace, food, & drinks
- Also on Tuesday nights
Flyover Open Mic @ Handlebar **On Hiatus
- Address: Handlebar — 4127 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
- Hosted By Tina Dybal
- Stand Up Only
- First Sunday Of Every Month/Sign up @ 8pm/Show @ 9pm
Comedy Schmitt Show @ Schmitty’s Sunset Inn **On Hiatus
- Address: Schmitty’s Sunset Inn Again — 8819 IL-162, Troy, IL 62294
- Hosted by Cori Stewart
- Stand Up Only
- Fourth Sunday of Every Month
- Sign Up At 8pm (Showcase Following Open Mic)
Monday
Open Mic @ Shade Restaurant & Bar
- Address: Shade Restaurant & Bar — 1752 N. New Florissant Rd, Florissant, MO 63033
- Comedy, Poetry, & Singing
- Sign Up @ Venue
- Weekly Show — Doors Open @ 7pm/ Show @ 8pm
Laugh Therapy
- Address: Classics Bar & Grill, 11601 W. Florissant Ave, 63033
- Hosted by Prince Jigg & Rob Tee
- Stand Up Comedy, Poetry, Lip Sync Battles, & Other Genres
- Weekly — Doors Open @ 6pm/ Show @ 7pm
- Sign Up @ Venue, Winner Takes Home Cash & Receives $50 Bar Tab
Improv Shop Open Mic **On Hiatus
- Address: Improv Shop — 3960 Chouteau Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
- Hosted By Rafe Williams & Bobby Jaycox
- Stand Up Only
- Weekly Sign Up @ 6pm/Show @ 8pm
The Comedy Shipwreck Open Mic **On Hiatus
- Address: The Heavy Anchor — 5226 Gravois, St. Louis, MO 63116
- Hosted By Chad Wallace
- Stand Up Only
- Weekly Sign Up @ 9:30pm/Show @ 10pm
Venice Cafe Open Mic **On Hiatus
- Address: Venice Cafe — 1903 Pestalozzi, St. Louis, MO 63118
- Music, Comedy, & Entertainment Performances
- Every Monday – Sign up prior to 9:00PM or during the show / Show @ 9:00PM
Tuesday
Funny Bone Open Mic
- Address: Funny Bone Comedy Club — 614 Westport Plaza Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146
- Stand Up Only
- Weekly Show On Tuesdays @ 7:30pm
- Please join St. Louis Funny Bone Open Mic for sign up, list postings, & additional details.
- When signing up, please also note if it is your first time, if you haven’t been chosen to be on the list in 4 consecutive weeks, or if you are bringing people
- Mask Required & No Shorts On Stage
Silver Ballroom Open Mic **On Hiatus
- Address: Silver Ballroom — 4701 Morganford, St. Louis, MO 63116
- Hosted By Micaela Moore
- Stand Up Only
- Weekly – Sign up at 9:30 PM / Show at 10:00 PM
WordUp! Open Mic @ HollyLou Ent Studios
- Address: 155 S. Florissant Rd, St. Louis, MO 63135
- Email links & bios to wordupopenmic@gmail.com to be a part of the line up (now streamed online & in-person)
- Weekly/5pm-9pm for open mic, artisan marketplace, food, & drinks
- Also on Sunday nights
Wednesday
Open Mic @ Arena Bar In Dogtown
- Address: Arena Bar — 5760 W. Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
- Hosted By Gary Becker
- Stand Up Only
- Weekly Sign up @ 6:30pm/Show @ 8pm
- Mask required
Wing It Wednesdays Open Mic
- Address: Legacy Bar & Grill — 5249 Delmar, St. Louis, MO 63108
- Hosted By Akhtab Muhammad
- Admission is free, Comedians sign up @ 7pm / Show @ 8pm
Helium Comedy Club Open Mic **On Hiatus
- Address: Helium Comedy Club — 1151 St. Louis Galleria Street, St. Louis, MO
- Stand Up Only
- Weekly – Sign up in advanced on the website / Show @ 8pm
Wild Card Wednesday Night Comedy **On Hiatus
- Address: Crow’s Nest — 7336 Manchester, Maplewood, MO 63143
- Hosted by Chris Cyr, JC Sibala, & Steve Beatty
- Stand Up Only
- Weekly Sign Up @ 10pm/ Show @ 10:30pm
Open Mic @ The Crack Fox **On Hiatus
- Address: The Crack Fox — 1114 Olive, St. Louis, MO 63101
- Mixed Genre / All Talent Welcome
- Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday – Sign up before or during the show / Show @ 10:00PM
Stone Spiral Open Mic **On Hiatus
- Address: Stone Spiral Coffee Shop — 2500 Sutton Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63143
- Mixed Genre/Comics Welcome
- Weekly – Sign Up At Venue Before Show / Show at 7:00PM
Thursday
Back Door Comedy & Events Open Mic **On Hiatus
- Address: Back Door Comedy & Events — 9015 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, O’Fallon, MO 63366
- Sign Up Every Monday @ 8am on The Back Door Comedy Facebook Page
- Stand Up Only
- Meeting @ 7:15pm/ Show @ 7:30pm
The BlackPack Open Mic
- Address: OFure Palace – 103 N. Harvey Ave. St. Louis, MO 63135
- Sign Up Every Week On The STL Comedians Group Facebook Page
- Any additional questions can be sent to blackpackent@gmail.com
The Jig Is Up Open Mic
- Address: Freddy G’s – 1435 Salisbury St., St. Louis, MO 63107
- Hosted by Prince Jigg
- Every Thursday @ 9pm
- Comedians sign up before 9pm
- Audience entry fee: $5
Comedy Addict Comedy Night (starting November 12th, 2020)
- Address: Lowe’s Entertainment – 12260 Bellefontaine Rd, St. Louis, MO 63138
- Doors open at 7pm, Showcase at 8pm / Open Mic to follow afterwards
- Welcomes Comedy/Poetry performances
- Sign up for open mic will be posted on 11/9/2020 on the STL Comedians Facebook Page
Apotheosis Comics Open Mic **On Hiatus
- Address: Apotheosis Comics — 3206 S. Grand, Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63118
- Hosted by Pat Ryan
- Stand Up Only
- Weekly – Sign Up @ 7:30pm/ Show @ 8pm
Joanie’s Open Mic **On Hiatus
- Address: Joanie’s Pizza — 2101 Menard, St. Louis, MO 63104
- Mixed Genre / Comics Welcome
- Weekly – Sign Up Before Show / Show @ 9pm
Open Mic @ The Livery **On Hiatus
- Address: The Livery Company — 6728 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63111
- Mixed Genre/Comics Welcome
- Weekly – Show @ 9pm
Tiny Bar’s Monthly Stand Up Comedy Battle **On Hiatus
- Address: Tiny Bar — 1008 Locust, St. Louis, MO 63101
- Last Thursday of the Month (Note: Check Tiny Bar Facebook Page to Confirm Date of Show, As It Changes Due To Holidays, Schedule Conflicts, etc.)
- Monthly comedy contest open to all stand up comics. Email eddie@tinybarstl.com for details
- Show @ 8pm
Friday
There are currently no Friday open mics at this time.
Saturday
Saturday Night Bucket Night @ Helium Comedy Club **On Hiatus
- Address: Helium Comedy Club — 1151 St. Louis Galleria Street, St. Louis, MO
- Stand Up Only
- Sign Up at 10:00 PM / Show at 10:30 PM
- Every Saturday Night EXCEPT for the last Saturday of the Month
- *Comics place their names in a bucket & are drawn randomly for performance order