# Best Open-Mic Events in Dallas

- **Subtitle**: From church basements to cultural centers, the open-mic nights Dallas actually talks about
- **Category**: Open Mic
- **Type**: other

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## About

Open-mic in Dallas is not just a side thing, it is how a lot of people actually plug into the city. The scene is scattered in the best way, from South Dallas Cultural Center to tucked away addresses like 4858 Bernal Dr and 1710 N Record St, and each room feels like its own little universe. You get church kids, poets, R&B heads and that one person who always brings a notebook and never goes on stage.

If you want to see the spiritual and community side of it, OPEN MIC/ BIG LOVE MINISTRIES is exactly the kind of spot locals keep to themselves. It leans more heart than hype, with people test driving songs, testimony pieces and spoken word in a space that actually listens. The crowd here is gentle but honest, the kind that will clap you through a shaky first verse and still tell you what hit.

For a more classic "I might bomb but at least there is a mic" feel, On Stage at Jack's is the one you go to first. It is the working room, the place people hit to tighten material and see who else is grinding that week. You will hear rough demos, half-finished jokes, and the occasional voice that sounds way too good for a free mic, which is exactly why you go.

Then there is the word nerd corner of the city. Dallas Lit Open Mic Spokenword and Music Competition and In Da Cut Poetry: 1st Annual Open Mic pull the poets, rappers and monologue people out of hiding, especially around South Dallas Cultural Center and the south side scene. Words on the South Side: Women’s Month is more focused, more intentional, and you can feel that in the crowd, mostly locals who actually read the flyers. MusiQ Minded Presents: Toxic R&B vs Romantic R&B leans into the drama, part karaoke energy, part group therapy, all very Dallas.

Here is a quick cheat sheet for the best open-mic in Dallas right now:

- OPEN MIC/ BIG LOVE MINISTRIES, for community driven faith, stories and raw performance
- On Stage at Jack's, for a classic working open-mic room with all levels on the bill
- Words on the South Side: Women’s Month, for focused spoken word and south side locals
- MusiQ Minded Presents: Toxic R&B vs Romantic R&B, for people who overthink their playlists and their exes
- Dallas Lit Open Mic Spokenword and Music Competition, for poets and performers who live for the mic
- In Da Cut Poetry: 1st Annual Open Mic, for underground poetry heads and serious wordplay lovers

## Open Mic Events in Dallas

- **Event Name**: NO SCRIPT:  Halloween Open Mic x Social
  - **Description**: COSTUMES x OPEN MIC x MUSIC x VIBES @ The Nines in Deep Ellum ~ COME catch a drink, IMPRESS your people, MEET new friends, & CATCH a vibeAbout this EventCOSTUME competition 🎃
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dallas/no-script-halloween-open-mic-x-social/100002002214143401
  - **Venue**: The Nines
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  - **Price**: USD 15 to 40
  - **Categories**: fitness, Contests
- **Event Name**: Friday Night Comedy Show 8PM | Comedy Roast and Showcase
  - **Description**: Get ready to laugh at Shark's Comedy Club's Friday Night Comedy Show! Come out for a fun night of comedy, drinks, food, and fun!About this EventFriday Night! Comedy Showcase and Roast Battles!It's a fun night out f
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dallas/friday-night-comedy-show-8pm-comedy-roast-and-showcase/100002001892442184
  - **Venue**: Shark's Comedy Club
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  - **Price**: USD 18
  - **Categories**: fitness, comedy, Entertainment, Sports
- **Event Name**: Mad Swirl Open Mic : 10.07.26 : Featuring Trier Ward
  - **Description**: Mad Swirl Open Mic : 10.07.26
by Mad Swirl September 22, 2026

Join Mad Swirl this 1st Wednesday of October (aka 10.07.26) when we’ll be doin’ the open mic voodoo that we do at Barbara’s Pavillion!

We will get things started with some musical grooves bro
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  - **Date**: Wed Oct 07 2026 at 08:00 pm – Wed Oct 07 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dallas/mad-swirl-open-mic-100726-featuring-trier-ward/200030735773344
  - **Venue**: Barbara's Pavillion
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  - **Categories**: open-mic, art, literary-art, music, entertainment, live-music, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: DFW $500 POETRY SLAM
  - **Description**: Come join us at the DFW Poetry Slam for a night of powerful words, passionate performances, and unforgettable energy! $500 on the line!About this EventWelcome to the DFW Poetry Slam! Join
  - **Date**: Wed Oct 07 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Oct 07 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dallas/dfw-$500-poetry-slam/100002000483678534
  - **Venue**: The Alley Music House
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  - **Price**: USD 15 to 66
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Underground Texas Open mic
  - **Description**: Underground Tx open mic is your spot to shine! We encourage all artists to come and perform. No judgment, just vibes!About this EventGet ready for a night of raw talent and good vibes at the Underground Tx open mic! This
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dallas/underground-texas-open-mic/100001989756246496
  - **Venue**: 102 W Ann Arbor Ave
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  - **Price**: USD 16
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Entertainment, comedy, literary-art, performances
- **Event Name**: Poetically INCORRECT
  - **Description**: No judgment. Just words, rhythm, laughter, a little heat 🔥 and the freedom to be poetically incorrect.

🎤 POETICALLY INCORRECT Hosted by Indi Blus Curated by Rhyme N Reasons Collective

📍 Balanced Being Yoga & Wellness 🗓️ September 26th ⏰ 6–9 PM 🎟️ $1
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dallas/poetically-incorrect/4600030721519739
  - **Venue**: Balanced Being Wellness
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, art, yoga
- **Event Name**: Poetry Jam Night - Open Mic
  - **Description**: Poetry open mic night at People's Last Stand.About this EventPOETRY NIGHT OPEN MIC JAM 🎶• Spoken Word Poetry• Live Music• RNB(Sign up at the door)🕗 Show
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu Oct 15 2026 at 11:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dallas/poetry-jam-night-open-mic/100002002104832449
  - **Venue**: The People's Last Stand
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 162
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Poetic Conversations
  - **Description**: Poetic Conversation is an intimate monthly gathering of poetry, community, and connection. Every fourth Sunday writer and host Tro'Juan creates an intentional space featuring different powerful featured writers, open-mic, and journal prompts that open the
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dallas/poetic-conversations/4600030716103938
  - **Venue**: Body Jam Essentials
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic
- **Event Name**: Poetry Jam Open Mic
  - **Description**: Poetry open mic night at People's Last Stand.

**POETRY NIGHT OPEN MIC JAM 🎶**

• Spoken Word Poetry

• Live Music

• RNB

(Sign up at the door)

📅 Every 3rd Thursday

🕗 Show Starts: 8:00 PM

💵 NO COVER W/ RSVP

📍 People's Last Stand

5319 E. Mockingbird
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dallas/poetry-jam-open-mic/4600030694010634
  - **Venue**: The People's Last Stand
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Inner Moonlight: Radu Vancu and Sean Cotter
  - **Description**: Inner Moonlight is the monthly poetry series at the Wild Detectives! Curated by poet Logen Cure, the show is the second Wednesday of every month. Meet us in the backyard at 7:30pm on Wednesday October 14th for a live reading with a brief open mic to follo
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  - **Date**: Wed Oct 14 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dallas/inner-moonlight-radu-vancu-and-sean-cotter/200030735976836
  - **Venue**: 314 W 8th St, Dallas, TX, United States, Texas 75208
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, open-mic

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  - **Venue**: Tree Haus
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  - **Venue**: Deep Ellum, Dallas, TX, USA
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  - **Venue**: Harwood Park
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  - **Venue**: SHOPS AT REDBIRD, West Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, TX, USA
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  - **Venue**: 408 s harwood st dallas tx
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Open Mic events in Dallas?
  - **A:** NO SCRIPT:  Halloween Open Mic x Social (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Nines), Friday Night Comedy Show 8PM | Comedy Roast and Showcase (Fri Oct 02 2026 at Shark's Comedy Club), Mad Swirl Open Mic : 10.07.26 : Featuring Trier Ward (Wed Oct 07 2026 at 08:00 pm at Barbara's Pavillion), DFW $500 POETRY SLAM (Wed Oct 07 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Alley Music House), Underground Texas Open mic (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 102 W Ann Arbor Ave).
- **Q**: What Open Mic events are happening in Dallas this weekend October 2–4, 2026?
  - **A:** Friday Night Comedy Show 8PM | Comedy Roast and Showcase (Fri Oct 02 2026 at Shark's Comedy Club).
- **Q**: How can I find Open Mic events in Dallas?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Open Mic events in Dallas on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Open Mic events in Dallas?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Open Mic events in Dallas?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Open Mic events in Dallas include The Nines, Shark's Comedy Club, Barbara's Pavillion.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Open Mic events in Dallas?
  - **A:** Prices for Open Mic events in Dallas range from USD 15 to USD 162. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Open Mic events in Dallas?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Open Mic events in Dallas include Yo Leo, Swimming with Sharks Entertainment, Mad Swirl.
- **Q**: Are there any online Open Mic events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Open Mic events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Open Mic events in Dallas?
  - **A:** Follow the Open Mic category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Open Mic events are listed in Dallas.

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