The Best Open-Mic Events in Atlanta Right Now

Open-mic events in Atlanta are having a moment, and no, it’s not just in your group chat. This month, you can actually feel the scene humming — lineups are getting fuller, rooms are filling earlier, and 20-something hopefuls are swapping Instagram handles faster than drink tickets. If you’ve been meaning to touch the mic (or just lurk in the back with a drink and strong opinions), this is one of the better times to jump in.

Across the city, a handful of nights keep coming up in conversation — the ones people are actually dragging their friends to. The February XChange Open Mic (2-13-26) is that classic night for folks who want a real mix: poets, singers, maybe someone who brought a full backing track and zero stage fright. Soul Cafe: Live Acoustic R&B Music Open Mic leans smoother, more date-night, the kind of room where someone’s cousin might casually sound better than half the radio. Poetry In The City: Live Poetry Open Mic Night in Atlanta is where the spoken-word die-hards go to actually listen, snap, and process their feelings in real time. Fenix & Flo Presents: Wavy Wednesday's "Opening Night" Open Mic has that fresh, first-semester energy — new series, new faces, everyone trying to make a strong first impression.

If you’re more into vibes than vulnerability, Sacral Chakras: Poetry Open Mic, Writing Session, & Artist Showcase tilts a little more intentional and artsy: think folks who brought a notebook, a crystal, and a point of view. And then there’s GR33Di Performing Live @ Space323 — technically more performance than pure open mic, but it attracts the same crowd of creatives, collaborators, and people who are obviously plotting their next project between sets.

Venue-wise, certain spots just keep pulling gravity. That 393 Marietta St NW address is basically a revolving door for shows and open mics right now — the kind of Downtown/Westside fringe location where you’ll find people still hanging outside talking about a set long after the lights come up. Over in Westview, the Westview Maker Space holds it down for the neighborhood crowd: more local, more chill, a good place if you’re testing new material and don’t want to do it in front of half your Hinge matches.

If you’re trying to choose where to actually go this month: hit Soul Cafe or Wavy Wednesday if you want a night that feels like an event, not just an open list. Pick Poetry In The City or Sacral Chakras if you’re in your feelings and want a room that takes the mic seriously. And if you’re just in discovery mode — new artists, new friends, maybe a new favorite regular — follow the addresses and the word-of-mouth. This is what discovery looks like in Atlanta right now: small rooms, big talent, and just enough chaos to make you come back next week.