Raleigh, NC open mics
This hub passed the 10-series publication floor with 16 Active, day-and-time-evidenced series.
- When
- Wednesday · 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Venue
- Berkeley Cafe
- Address
- 428 South Dawson Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Type
- All-genres music open mic
- Sign-up
- 7:00 PM reported
- Phone
- (919) 828-9190
The detailed page's day header conflicts with its description, but multiple current sources identify Wednesday. Originals and covers are reported allowed.
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Checked 2026-08-15
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- When
- Third Thursday monthly · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Venue
- Bitter Social - Talk Smutty to Me
- Address
- 104 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Type
- Curated erotic-literature reading/open stage
- Sign-up
- Performer participation is selected through the event ticket/application process; contact organizer before attending to perform
- Cost
- $7.18 on current ticket listing
Published work is required on the current listing. Do not imply unrestricted walk-up participation.
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Checked 2026-08-15
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- When
- Dated event only; January 30, 2026 open mic evidenced · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on the dated January 30 event
- Venue
- Black Farmers Hub
- Address
- 1409 Cross Street, Suite B, Raleigh, NC 27610
- Type
- Community venue with occasional dated open-mic events
- Phone
- (919) 890-5455
The current venue contact and address are verified. One 2026 open-mic listing used a conflicting 399 Hubert Street location, so the deployed weekly-Friday card must not remain active without organizer confirmation.
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Checked 2026-08-27
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- When
- Sunday · 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Venue
- Clouds Brewing Taproom — Sunday Open Mic
- Address
- 1233 Front Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Type
- Variety open mic
- Cost
- Free on current regional listing
- Host
- Ocean
- Phone
- (919) 747-4863
The official August calendar lists multiple consecutive Sunday editions from 6-to-9 and welcomes any talent.
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Checked 2026-08-15
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- When
- Sunday · 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Venue
- Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh — Sunday Open Mic
- Address
- 5907 Triangle Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617
- Type
- Acoustic-based music open mic
- Sign-up
- Email Southern Roots Entertainment to sign up; current jam directory also describes in-person signup
- Cost
- Free
- Host
- Brian Jones is named on the current regional listing
- Phone
- (919) 782-2099
The deployed 3 PM start was right but omitted the 6 PM end, official contact and performer signup route. The organizer email is not the venue's general email.
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Checked 2026-08-17
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- When
- Tuesday · 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Venue
- Goodnights Comedy Club - Open Mic at Goodnights
- Address
- 401 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh, NC 27605, USA
- Type
- Comedy Open Mic
- Sign-up
- (https://www.goodnightscomedy.com/pages/open-mic min before start)
- Phone
- (919) 828-5233
See 15+ of the best local comedians Raleigh has to offer! When there is a show in the Main Showroom, the Open Mic will be in Room 861. · contact via venue site
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Checked 2026-08-15
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- When
- Tuesday · 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Venue
- Grog Alley - Comedy Night Tuesday Open Mic
- Address
- 108 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
- Type
- Comedy Open Mic
- Sign-up
- In-person sign-up (60 min before start)
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (919) 239-4596
Sign starts around 7pm. Comics and beginners are welcome. Great place to try out new material. · contact via venue site
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Checked 2026-08-15
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- When
- Wednesday · Signup approximately 7:30 PM; performances 8:00 PM - midnight
- Venue
- Hero's Pub & Grill — Rocket Music Booking Open Mic
- Address
- 7440 Six Forks Road, Suite 8, Raleigh, NC 27615
- Type
- Full-band-friendly music open mic
- Sign-up
- In-person signup before the 8:00 PM start
- Host
- Brian Jones / Rocket Music Booking
- Phone
- (919) 706-5150
The current first-party promotion consistently says Wednesday 8 PM-midnight. One listing header incorrectly says Thursday; its own description and the venue's current posts say Wednesday.
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Checked 2026-08-17
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- When
- Thursday on current dated calendar · 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Venue
- Juiced! — Smooth Talk Open Mic
- Address
- 434 Hill Street, Raleigh, NC 27610
- Type
- Variety and talent open mic
- Phone
- (919) 796-0001
The deployed 3301 Rock Quarry Road address is obsolete for this event identity. The official calendar published August 13 and August 20, 2026 editions at the current Hill Street location; consecutive dates do not by themselves prove an indefinite weekly run.
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Checked 2026-08-17
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- When
- Wednesday · 9:00 PM; current first-party profile does not independently verify an 11 PM end
- Venue
- Loop Bar and Lounge — Wednesday Night Live Karaoke & Open Mic
- Address
- 1620 1/2 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608
- Type
- Karaoke and open-mic night; live-band format requires confirmation
Current first-party copy calls this Wednesday Night Live and a karaoke/open-mic night. It does not clearly substantiate the deployed live-band label, so that accompaniment claim is not asserted.
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Checked 2026-08-17
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- When
- Wednesday · Doors 8:00 PM; live band/open mic 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Venue
- Partake
- Address
- 2645 E Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Type
- Live-band music open mic
- Phone
- (919) 995-7215
The public venue contact is a call/text number. Cover, signup procedure, age policy and performer limits remain unverified.
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Checked 2026-08-17
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- When
- Wednesday · 8:00 PM
- Venue
- Peggy's at the Pub - Open Mic
- Address
- 311 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
- Type
- Live-band music open mic
- Host
- Jay Williams
- Phone
- (919) 833-2258
Peggy's is the lower-level cocktail/whiskey bar inside Hibernian at the same address. Promotions conflict between weekly and every-other-Wednesday wording, so performers should confirm the date.
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Checked 2026-08-17
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- When
- 1st Thursday · 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Venue
- Rebus Works
- Address
- 301-2 Kinsey St, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Type
- Variety open mic — music, poetry and comedy
- Sign-up
- Signup starts 5:00 PM
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (919) 754-8452
The deployed generic Thursday/6 PM data omitted the first-Thursday recurrence and signup time.
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Checked 2026-08-17
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- When
- Wednesday reported; current official site does not publish an open-mic recurrence · Signup 5:30 PM; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM reported
- Venue
- Saints & Scholars Pub
- Address
- 909 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Type
- Music open mic
- Sign-up
- 5:30 PM reported
- Host
- April Anders reported
- Phone
- (919) 878-8828
Official site confirms live music but not the open-mic recurrence. Call before hauling gear.
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Checked 2026-08-17
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- When
- Monday · 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM official; current promotion reports 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Venue
- Scooter's Bar & Grill
- Address
- 1911 Sego Ct, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Type
- Music open mic
- Sign-up
- Walk-ins welcome; email Brian to reserve a slot
- Host
- Brian Jones
- Phone
- (919) 529-2311
Venue phone in the current July 2026 promotion differs from an older directory; current promotion is used.
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Checked 2026-08-17
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- When
- Wednesday · Doors 8:00 PM; show 8:30 PM
- Venue
- Terminal 8 - Bar & Lounge - City Soul Cafe Open Mic Night
- Address
- 2109 Avent Ferry Rd #152, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
- Type
- Poetry, spoken-word and music open mic
- Cost
- $10 on current weekly ticket listing
- Phone
- (919) 862-7627
This is the canonical City Soul Cafe event row.
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Checked 2026-08-17
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- When
- Saturday · 8:00 PM in current venue promotion
- Venue
- The Bull & Bear
- Address
- 5442 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Type
- Open mic and karaoke
- Phone
- (919) 977-0164
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Checked 2026-08-17
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- When
- Every Tuesday, 9 PM-midnight through December 29, 2026 · Every Tuesday, 9 PM-midnight through December 29, 2026
- Venue
- Slim's Dive Bar
- Type
- Live-Band Open Mic
Live-Band Open Mic. Evidence: Official tourism page confirms a public weekly open mic backed by a full band.
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Checked 2026-08-25
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