# Best Open-Mic Events in Indianapolis - **Subtitle**: From poetry basements to comedy labs, where Indy actually gets on the mic - **Category**: Open Mic - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 104.4k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn7.allevents.in/banners/a0d491b0-2041-11ea-944b-bda2eb57266f-rimg-w200-h200-dc605257-gmir.jpg - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/71e3ee70-47f8-11f0-b99a-35b5ff935083-rimg-w200-h200-dcaa2b04-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a91b9a6fa5532ba659a7bc1705227bac19e7b2d902aadcd6d61894ef04fae9da-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1602103833 ## About Open-mic in Indianapolis is not some side hobby, it is how a lot of people in this city let off steam. The scene tilts more local than tourist, so if you end up at the right night you will see the same faces stepping up to perform, then sliding back into the crowd with a beer. The numbers are no joke either. With more than a thousand people hitting open-mic events in Indianapolis like Indy Story Slam: Binge and the various Rhythm & Poetry nights, it is clear this city likes to talk, joke and confess into a microphone. The poetry and spoken word crowd has carved out its own little universe. RHYTHM & POETRY and POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY NATIONAL POETRY CELEBRATION are exactly the kind of open-mic events in Indianapolis that feel half show, half group therapy. The Green House Affect Open Mic with special guest Fasho Mr. Wordplay leans into that too, giving poets and lyricists space to test new pieces in front of people who actually listen. It is the corner of the scene for folks who annotate rap lyrics for fun and still have a Notes app full of drafts. On the east side, Square Cat Vinyl pulls double duty as record store and open-mic hangout. It is where you go if you like your nerves softened by the smell of vinyl and coffee. Sets here feel casual and unpolished in the best way, with musicians, storytellers and the occasional wildcard performer taking turns. Over at Phiri Art, things are more intimate. Think low key, chairs closer together, and a crowd that tends to stay quiet until it matters. If you want to try open-mic in Indianapolis without feeling like the whole bar is judging you, this is an easy first stop. Then there is the comedy lane. The Comedy Laugh Lab Presents: Wing Down Wednesday! is where the joke writers and chaos lovers overlap, a very Indianapolis mix of hot wings and hot takes. It is not polished club energy, and that is the point. You will see comics trying new bits, bombing, recovering and occasionally absolutely killing. If you are hunting for the best open-mic in Indianapolis, you do not need a list of a hundred options. Start with these: Square Cat Vinyl for mixed sets and record shop charm, Phiri Art for intimate spoken word, The Green House Affect Open Mic and the RHYTHM & POETRY series for serious poets and word nerds, and Wing Down Wednesday for people who live for comedy, even when it is messy. Short list, so you do not have to dig: • Square Cat Vinyl, East side record store with relaxed mixed open-mic nights. • Phiri Art, intimate art space that treats performers like actual artists. • The Green House Affect Open Mic w/ Special Guest Fasho Mr. Wordplay, for poets and lyricists. • RHYTHM & POETRY and POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY NATIONAL POETRY CELEBRATION, poetry-forward open-mic events in Indianapolis. • The Comedy Laugh Lab Presents: Wing Down Wednesday!, loose and loud comedy open-mic with a regulars-and-wings vibe. ## Open Mic Events in Indianapolis - **Event Name**: RHYTHM & POETRY POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY NATIONAL POETRY CELEBRATION - **Description**: Bring your favorite poem and vibe with us for a chill night celebrating words and rhythm like never before!About this Event🎤 POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAYNATIONAL POETRY CELEBRATIONRHYTHM & P - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:30 pm – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/rhythm-and-poetry-poem-in-your-pocket-day-national-poetry-celebration/100001986174309827 - **Venue**: Phiri Art - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82NDhlZmM0MTk4NWEzM2Y0OWQ3YzEzNjFjM2I4YWRhN2VmNWNmMGIyOGRhZDgyM2E3ZDBmMzIzNTFiMDFmOGNmLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oMTQxMC1kYzQ3MTcxNC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ5NTU4ODE.avif - **Price**: USD 23 to 66 - **Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, spoken-word - **Event Name**: The Comedy Laugh Lab Presents: Wing Down Wednesday! - **Description**: The Comedy Laugh Lab presents Wing Down Wednesday...hot wings, cold drinks, and nonstop, open mic laughs. Your new, favorite midweek vibe!About this EventWing Down Wednesday, presented by The Comedy Laugh Lab, is your ult - **Date**: Wed Apr 29 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Apr 29 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/the-comedy-laugh-lab-presents-wing-down-wednesday/100001984520253500 - **Venue**: Just Wing'n it - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84YTU1MmM1NmY2YjA1ZDAwN2UwYmZjYmY1NmUyOWNhMjM4ZjA0NDlkN2RjYWY4YWVjMWMzM2U5YzI3MDJiZDZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkyMC1kYzA2MDYwMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzI4NDQ1NDM.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 29 - **Categories**: comedy, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More! - **Description**: Join us for great vibes & a fun night of celebrating talented individuals through music, comedy, poetry, and more!About this Eventhttps://youtube.com/shorts/8RfTj0YqPLo?si=OkrDM4ZtJggAyOQeThe - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu Oct 15 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/powerful-voices-open-mic-show-live-music-comedy-poetry-more/100001984135712327 - **Venue**: Indianapolis - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83NGMwNGRhMWMwZGJlMTkzNmZlYmQwODQ5OTdkMTcxMTM1NWNmMjBmNTQ1OWYxYTIxOGFjYTM4ZTA0ZGU3NjA2LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDYxNy1kY2ZmOTA0Yi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzI0NzcxODA.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Art, Entertainment, comedy, literary-art, Music, performances - **Event Name**: rhythm and poetry (THE REUNION) Acoustics, R and b, soul OPEN MIC @PHIRI - **Description**: Get ready to vibe with the smooth sounds of acoustics, R&B, and soul at the ultimate open mic event - it's a reunion you won't want to miss!About this Eventrhythm and poetry (THE REUNION)Get ready for an - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:30 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 11:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/rhythm-and-poetry-the-reunion-acoustics-r-and-b-soul-open-mic-phiri/100001984052277772 - **Venue**: Phiri art studios - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMTFjODM5Yjc5MzU4YTMyOWMyMzllZWI3YTIyODE4MDRmNWRmMDA4YjBiOWJkYmVhOTU1MDYxMDYxZGJjNTA0Ni1yaW1nLXcxMDI0LWgxMDI0LWRjMmYyZjQyLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3MjE4MTE1Mg.avif - **Price**: USD 23 to 61 - **Categories**: open-mic, art, literary-art - **Event Name**: POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY NATIONAL POETRY CELEBRATION RHYTHM & POETRY - **Description**: POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY NATIONAL POETRY CELEBRATION RHYTHM & POETRYAbout this Event🎤 POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAYNATIONAL POETRY CELEBRATIONRHYTHM & POETRY At Phiri Art Studio 🗓 Thursday - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:30 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 12:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/poem-in-your-pocket-day-national-poetry-celebration-rhythm-and-poetry/100001984094787921 - **Venue**: PHIRI ART GALLERY - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iZmQ5OTM1ODEyZWQwNTQyNDU4MzJkNTE4YjdhZGJkOTU2YmVmOTE5ZWQ2Y2Q5YjhlNDdmODRjNDBhZTBjOThlLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGM0NzE3MTEtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzcyMTgwNTMw.avif - **Price**: USD 18 to 87 - **Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, spoken-word - **Event Name**: Zach Bellas Live in Indianapolis, Indiana at Irving Theater - **Description**: Zach Bellas will be live in Indianapolis, Indiana at Irving Theater on Monday May 25th, 2026 as the featured artist of the open mic. Please mark you calendars and come see us if you are in the area!! For more info, visit: www.zachbellasmusic.com - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Mon May 25 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/zach-bellas-live-in-indianapolis-indiana-at-irving-theater/200029754536358 - **Venue**: Irving Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hYzgzMDI0NzNmODkyOWY5NWIzZDcyYTFlYjIxNTNiYzE1ZmU1ZDFhOTI1NTkzYzJkNjQzNzkyYmJhOGQ0ZTlhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzEyMTIxMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjcwMTcyNw.avif - **Categories**: art, open-mic, theatre, calendar ## Trending Events in Indianapolis - **Event Name**: Indianapolis Firefighters Local 416 Annual Golf outing Day 2 C shift working - **Description**: Join us for our annual golf outing. Registration is for a team of 4 players. The player who registers is the team captain and is responsible for the team and will need to sign in on the day of the event.Players will receive a round of golf lunch - **Venue**: Eagle Creek Golf Club - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb667c9ace7df9a.png - **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Indianapolis Area - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES: - **Venue**: Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2e999a40498c1a26b183a858f4c39cfe319f2df8491e51666e0669ae5fb8ce63-rimg-w612-h408-dc46491c-gmir.jpg?v=1762453821 - **Event Name**: Healing Sounds Guided Meditation - **Description**: This immersive Sound Experience uses the evidence-based power of sound and vibration to regulate the nervous system priming the brain and body for optimal healing performance and well-being.Each person will receive a zero gravity ch - **Venue**: Reflex Indy Wellness - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb695bde269ce66.jpg - **Event Name**: Sound Healing Experience - **Description**: This immersive Sound Experience uses the evidence-based power of sound and vibration to regulate the nervous system priming the brain and body for optimal healing performance and well-being.Each person will receive a zero gravity ch - **Venue**: Reflex Indy Wellness - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb68dcaa1b1c581.jpg - **Event Name**: 2026 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at 2026 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Indianapolis Motor Speedway in vibrant Indianapolis - **Venue**: Indianapolis Motor Speedway - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e3016b00-41d0-11f1-bef1-87181254181b-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1c2f4a-gmir.png?v=1777250084 - **Event Name**: Morgan Wallen – Indianapolis - **Description**: If the first night in Indianapolis is a celebration, the second is a statement. Morgan Wallen returns to Lucas Oil Stadium with Ella Langley, Flatland Cavalry, and Zach John King for a show that leans into raw emotion, authentic storytelling, and the root - **Venue**: Morgan Wallen – Indianapolis, IN – May, 2026 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cad5495f0cff3d00254aa8bdb1a75d3460a763e39a7cae582263b276335c80ef-rimg-w1200-h629-dcc7c1bc-gmir?v=1776689743 - **Event Name**: Morgan Wallen at Lucas Oil Stadium - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Morgan Wallen at Lucas Oil Stadium, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Lucas Oil Stadium in the heart of Indianapolis, IN for an eve - **Venue**: Lucas Oil Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d59a2550-3dda-11f1-946b-a12f2c65e4b3-rimg-w819-h1024-dc6563a8-gmir.jpg?v=1776814553 - **Event Name**: IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon & Delta Dental 500 Festival 5k - **Description**: On the first Saturday of May, over 20,000 runners, joggers, walkers, pushers, and rollers will take over the streets of downtown Indianapolis for The Greatest Spectacle in Running® — the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5 - **Venue**: Washington Street, Downtown Indianapolis - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/78db75d14f2612157d7b25b2108f72e54b8ef41c4fe2d6bfd695715590294513-rimg-w1200-h674-dc4a4648-gmir?v=1777081111 - **Event Name**: Morgan Wallen Ella Langley Flatland Cavalry & Zach John King - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Morgan Wallen Ella Langley Flatland Cavalry & Zach John King, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Lucas Oil Stadium in the heart of - **Venue**: Lucas Oil Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/1a4f5800-3f7f-11f1-9d46-d353ff0ce136-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc1d1d1c-gmir.jpg?v=1776995056 ## Browse Open Mic Events by Date - [Open Mic Events Today in Indianapolis](https://allevents.in/indianapolis/open-mic--today) - [Open Mic Events This Weekend in Indianapolis](https://allevents.in/indianapolis/open-mic--this-weekend) - [Open Mic Events in April in Indianapolis](https://allevents.in/indianapolis/open-mic--april) - [Open Mic Events in May in Indianapolis](https://allevents.in/indianapolis/open-mic--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Open Mic events in Indianapolis? - **A:** RHYTHM & POETRY POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY NATIONAL POETRY CELEBRATION (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:30 pm at Phiri Art), The Comedy Laugh Lab Presents: Wing Down Wednesday! (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 07:00 pm at Just Wing'n it), Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More! (Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at Indianapolis), rhythm and poetry (THE REUNION) Acoustics, R and b, soul OPEN MIC @PHIRI (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:30 pm at Phiri art studios), POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY NATIONAL POETRY CELEBRATION RHYTHM & POETRY (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:30 pm at PHIRI ART GALLERY). - **Q**: What are the top free Open Mic events in Indianapolis? - **A:** Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More! (Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at Indianapolis). - **Q**: What Open Mic events are happening in Indianapolis in April 2026? - **A:** RHYTHM & POETRY POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY NATIONAL POETRY CELEBRATION (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:30 pm at Phiri Art), The Comedy Laugh Lab Presents: Wing Down Wednesday! (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 07:00 pm at Just Wing'n it), POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY NATIONAL POETRY CELEBRATION RHYTHM & POETRY (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:30 pm at PHIRI ART GALLERY). - **Q**: How can I find Open Mic events in Indianapolis? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Open Mic events in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis? - **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 Indianapolis? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Open Mic events in Indianapolis include Phiri Art, Just Wing'n it, Indianapolis. - **Q**: What is the price range for Open Mic events in Indianapolis? - **A:** Prices for Open Mic events in Indianapolis range from USD 18 to USD 87. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Open Mic events in Indianapolis? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Open Mic events in Indianapolis include MXP SHOP, The Comedy Laugh Lab, Powerful Voices Open Mic. - **Q**: Are there any online Open Mic events available? - **A:** Yes, many Open Mic events are available online. 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