# Best Open-Mic Events in Montreal

- **Subtitle**: From comedy basements to barroom weirdos, here is where open-mic in Montreal actually happens
- **Category**: Open Mic
- **Type**: other

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## About

Open-mic in Montreal is not some polished, industry thing. It lives in basements, back rooms and bars where the sound is a bit off, the crowd is half regulars and half brave first timers, and nobody is pretending this is Netflix. The usual suspects are here: stand up, music, a bit of spoken word, and the odd night that throws everything into one chaotic mix. That is the charm.

If you want a proper comedy room, you start at The Comedy Nest. It is the classic English stand up spot, the kind of place where Newbie Tuesday fills the stage with first timers and newer comics testing material in front of a real crowd, not just their friends. It feels like a lab more than a show, which is exactly why comics and comedy nerds love it. When those Newbie Tuesday dates roll around, this is where you see who might actually stick with it.

On the more homespun side, head to Barfly. This is Mile End dive bar energy, guitars over polished punchlines, the kind of open-mic where a singer songwriter can follow a shaky folk duo and somehow it works. Events like Come Celebrate Intl' Workers' Day with The Co-Conspirators pull in the politically minded crowd, the union shirts, and the people who still care about protest songs. It is small, honest, and feels very Plateau: a little worn around the edges, but in the best way.

Then you have the hybrid nights that feel very Montreal  right in between party, art class and stage time. Soirée Sip and Paint + Open Mic de la SAAUM is exactly that, part creative hang, part open stage, with a francophone crowd that is more art school than comedy club. MICRO OUVERT does what the name promises, giving space to francophone performers, poets and musicians who want a mic without the pressure of a full show. If you want straight up French stand up, L'atelier d'humour | Show de Comédie (En Français) leans into that workshop vibe, a place where comics build their material in front of a live audience.

Here is a quick hit list for the best open-mic in Montreal right now:

• The Comedy Nest  for Newbie Tuesday and English stand up tryouts
• Barfly  for scrappy music open-mic nights and worker friendly shows like The Co-Conspirators
• MICRO OUVERT  for low key francophone mics and experimental sets
• Soirée Sip and Paint + Open Mic de la SAAUM  for people who want to make something and then grab the mic
• L'atelier d'humour | Show de Comédie (En Français)  for French comedy fans who like seeing jokes built from the ground up

These are the open-mic events in Montreal that people actually show up for, not just scroll past.

## Open Mic Events in Montreal

- **Event Name**: MONTRÉAL | ET?Q PREND LA ROUTE | « EMBARQUE TON AMI·E »
  - **Description**: Viens nous dire pourquoi TOI (ou ton ami·e) est la personne célibataire idéale pour participer aux auditions de la toute 1re saison d'ET?QAbout this EventSOIRÉE « EMBARQUE TON AMI·E »
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Jul 24 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/montr%C3%A9al/montrÉal-etq-prend-la-route-«-embarque-ton-ami·e-»/100001989621464359
  - **Venue**: Ping Pong Club
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  - **Price**: CAD 12
  - **Categories**: bingo, sports
- **Event Name**: Sans Censure
  - **Date**: Tue Jul 21 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/montreal/sans-censure/2300030373637626
  - **Venue**: Club Soda - QC
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- **Event Name**: TUESDAY Comedy Show in Montreal | Open Mic in Griffintown - August 11
  - **Description**: Join us at Lord William Pub for a night of standup comedy and great food & drinks in one of Montreal's most welcoming neighbourhood pubs.About this EventSTANDUP COMEDY OPEN MIC AT LORD WILLIAM PU
  - **Date**: Tue Aug 11 2026 at 08:00 pm – Tue Aug 11 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/montr%C3%A9al/tuesday-comedy-show-in-montreal-open-mic-in-griffintown-august-11/100001994061580867
  - **Venue**: Lord William Pub
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  - **Price**: CAD 7
  - **Categories**: fitness, comedy, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Micro ouvert x Le Renard Perché
  - **Description**: Dans la continuité des festivités organisées pour le 15e anniversaire de la Rue de la Poésie, nous vous invitions à un micro ouvert sur la promenade Ontario, devant le Renard Perché, le 12 août de 15h30 à 17h00 (et plusssss si vous en voulez encore!)

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  - **Date**: Wed Aug 12 2026 at 03:30 pm – Wed Aug 12 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/montreal/micro-ouvert-x-le-renard-perché/200030333981542
  - **Venue**: Librairie Le Renard perché
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- **Event Name**: Christian Open Mic Night: The Gathering
  - **Description**: ChristiansUnplugged presents its third edition of Christian Open Mic Night: The Gathering. A cozy gathering, mixing arts and gifts.About this EventWhat to expect at our Christian Open Mic Night?Performances fr
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 24 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Jul 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/montr%C3%A9al/christian-open-mic-night-the-gathering/100001989336472942
  - **Venue**: 4306 R. Saint-Denis
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  - **Price**: CAD 37
  - **Categories**: open-mic

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  - **Venue**: PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU, Montreal, QC, Canada, Quebec H3C 6A3
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  - **Venue**: Parc Jean Drapeau
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  - **Venue**: Under The White Big Top - Old Port of Montreal at Jacques-Cartier Pier
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- **Event Name**: J Cole at Bell Centre
  - **Venue**: Bell Centre
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- **Event Name**: Osheaga Music and Arts Festival (3 Day Pass)
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  - **Venue**: Parc Jean-Drapeau
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- **Event Name**: Iron Maiden  Megadeth & Anthrax
  - **Venue**: Parc Jean-Drapeau
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- **Event Name**: Ariana Grande
  - **Venue**: Centre Bell
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Open Mic events in Montreal?
  - **A:** MONTRÉAL | ET?Q PREND LA ROUTE | « EMBARQUE TON AMI·E » (Thu Jul 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Ping Pong Club), Sans Censure (Tue Jul 21 2026 at 09:30 pm at Club Soda - QC), TUESDAY Comedy Show in Montreal | Open Mic in Griffintown - August 11 (Tue Aug 11 2026 at 08:00 pm at Lord William Pub), Micro ouvert x Le Renard Perché (Wed Aug 12 2026 at 03:30 pm at Librairie Le Renard perché), Christian Open Mic Night: The Gathering (Fri Jul 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at 4306 R. Saint-Denis).
- **Q**: What Open Mic events are happening in Montreal in July 2026?
  - **A:** MONTRÉAL | ET?Q PREND LA ROUTE | « EMBARQUE TON AMI·E » (Thu Jul 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Ping Pong Club), Sans Censure (Tue Jul 21 2026 at 09:30 pm at Club Soda - QC), Christian Open Mic Night: The Gathering (Fri Jul 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at 4306 R. Saint-Denis).
- **Q**: How can I find Open Mic events in Montreal?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Open Mic events in Montreal 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 Montreal?
  - **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 Montreal?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Open Mic events in Montreal include Ping Pong Club, Club Soda - QC, Lord William Pub.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Open Mic events in Montreal?
  - **A:** Prices for Open Mic events in Montreal range from CAD 7 to CAD 37. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Open Mic events in Montreal?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Open Mic events in Montreal include Embarques-tu? Queer, Ticket Network Events, Laugh it Off Comedy.
- **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 Montreal?
  - **A:** Follow the Open Mic category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Open Mic events are listed in Montreal.

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