Your Guide to Open Mics in Chattanooga

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Comedians, musicians, poets, and bands—here’s where you can showcase your talent at open mics in Chattanooga.

If you’re looking to test your new material or perform a few songs, these open mic nights around town are the perfect stage.

Note: Dates and times can change, so it’s always a good idea to call ahead.

If we missed your open mic or need to update your info, contact us here.

Songwriter/Band Open Mics

Monday Night Open Mic | Monday Nights | 8PM | Cherry Street Tavern, 719 Cherry St. | Almost every Monday. Occasionally bumped by live shows.

Monday Night Jam | Monday Nights | 7:30PM | Gate 11 Distillery, 1400 Market Street | Sit in with the house blues band on Monday nights

Open Mic With Mike | Every Tuesday | 8PM | Tremont Tavern, 1203 Hixson Pike | Hosted by Mike McDade Sign ups start at 7PM

Tuesday Night Open Jam | Tuesday Nights | 9:30PM | Cherry Street Tavern, 719 Cherry St. | Almost every Tuesday. Occasionally bumped by live shows.

WanderJam Open Mic | Thursday Nights | 8PM | Wanderlinger Brewing, 1208 King St. | House drum kit available, bring cymbals and snare.

Chattanooga Brewing Open Mic | Thursday Nights | 7PM | Chattanooga Brewing Company, 730 Chestnut St. | Hosted by Jack Endelouz. On hiatus while they move to new location

Comedy Open Mics

The Comedy Catch Open Mic Night | 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month. | 7PM | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St. | Hosted by Andrew Ledbetter Email sign up: comedycatchopenmic@gmail.com

Pull My Linger Open Mic Comedy | Every Monday | 8PM | Wanderlinger Brewing, 1208 King St. | Hosted by Reed Landry Sign ups start at 7:30PM

Pax Breu Ruim New Joke Night | 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month | 8:30PM | Pax Breu Ruim, 516 E Main St. | Hosted by Marty Bartow Sign ups start at 8PM

JJ’s Comedy Open Mic | Every Thursday | 8:30PM | JJ’s Bohemia, 231 East ML King Blvd. | Sign ups start at 8PM

Stone Cold Stand Up | Every Thursday | 7:30PM | Stone Cup Cafe, 208 Frazier Ave. | Hosted by Jet Tatum Sign ups start at 7PM

Southside Pizza | 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays each month | 6PM | Southside Pizza, 612 E Main St. | Hosted by Marty Bartow Sign ups start at 5:30PM

Spoke Word Open Mics

Poetry & Spoken Word Open Mic | Wednesday Nights | 6PM-8PM | Cherry Street Tavern, 719 Cherry St. | Almost every Wednesday. Occasionally bumped by live shows.

Poetry & Spoken Word Open Mic | Every Tuesday | 8PM | Wanderlinger Brewing, 1208 King St.

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