# Best Open-Mic Events in Washington

- **Subtitle**: From go-go wordplay to blues jams, these are the open-mic nights locals actually show up for
- **Category**: Open Mic
- **Type**: other

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## About

Open-mic in Washington has its own personality. Less polished showcase, more community living room with a sound system. People come to actually listen, argue about lines, test new songs, and sometimes just stay for the cheap drinks and chaos. If you want the best open-mic in Washington, you follow the regulars, not the posters.

At the music end of things, the Sweet Blues Collective Open Jam is exactly the kind of hang that keeps local players honest. It feels like a working musician’s playground, with guitarists, drummers, and singers rotating in and out, trying not to get completely smoked by the person who just went before them. Then there is DC's Largest Live Band Open Mic at Sounds & Spirits, which is less "stand alone with an acoustic" and more "you suddenly have a backing band behind you, so you better be ready." It is big, loud, and made for people who live for that full-band rush.

If your instrument is a notebook instead of a Strat, Washington has plenty of room for you too. The New Age Workshop & Open Mic: Poets In Response to Malcolm X pulls in writers who actually care about the words, not just the snaps. It feels more like a lab than a show, where people push each other to go deeper, get sharper, and say what they actually mean. The 5th Annual Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic #2 leans into that very local mix of poetry and go-go energy, so you get big feelings, political edges, and that unmistakable DC rhythm under it all.

Comedy and confessionals have their own corners as well. 5th Wednesdays Open Mic at 450 K, hosted by Anthony Oakes, has that "regulars know each other by name" vibe, where new faces get a fair shot but the veterans still set the bar. Copy of Battle of the Sexes Open Mic: "Writing My Wrongs" skews more raw and relationship-heavy, part therapy session, part stage show, which is exactly why people keep coming back.

Venues matter here. Creative Grounds DC feels like home base for a lot of writers and word nerds, the kind of spot where you end up staying longer than you planned because someone you have never seen before just blew the room away. Public Bar Live leans louder and looser, a better fit if you want your open-mic events in Washington with more noise, bigger reactions, and a crowd that is not afraid to talk back a little. Busboys and Poets is the most famous of the bunch, sure, but it earns it, with rooms that actually listen and a mix of voices you would never get in a more polished, touristy setup.

If you want a quick hit list of where to start for open-mic in Washington, this is it:

Sweet Blues Collective Open Jam
DC's Largest Live Band Open Mic at Sounds & Spirits
5th Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by Anthony Oakes
New Age Workshop & Open Mic: Poets In Response to Malcolm X
5th Annual Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic #2
Copy of Battle of the Sexes Open Mic: "Writing My Wrongs"
Creative Grounds DC
Public Bar Live
Busboys and Poets

None of these feel like background music. They feel like the city talking to itself in real time, one shaky, brilliant set at a time.

## Open Mic Events in Washington

- **Event Name**: Sounds & Spirits September Featuring Kim Cruse - DC's Largest Open Mic
  - **Description**: SOUNDS & SPIRITS | SEP 20, 2026
DC’s Largest Live Band Open Mic
Featuring Kim Cruse from ABC's The VoiceAbout this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38BdZ6q5yJkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=su7qiz5wluA
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 11:59 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/sounds-and-spirits-september-featuring-kim-cruse-dcs-largest-open-mic/100001998388274123
  - **Venue**: Public Bar Live
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 20
  - **Categories**: music, open-mic, entertainment, live-music, photography, performances, art
- **Event Name**: 4th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Glo Shines
  - **Description**: Step into the vibe! Join us for Tuesday's Open Mic at Busboys and Poets 14th & V. All voices welcome—pull up!About this EventCome join us for our Open Mic! For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voice
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/4th-tuesdays-open-mic-14th-and-v-hosted-by-glo-shines/100001977409111884
  - **Venue**: Busboys and Poets
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  - **Price**: USD 8
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Entertainment, literary-art, performances, Music, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: 3rd Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Drew Anderson
  - **Description**: TUESDAYS NIGHT OPEN MIC!!About this EventCome join us for our Open Mic! For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, and musicia
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/3rd-tuesdays-open-mic-14th-and-v-hosted-by-drew-anderson/100001977409209175
  - **Venue**: Busboys and Poets
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  - **Price**: USD 8
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Entertainment, performances, Theatre, literary-art, Festivals, Music, Sports, comedy, dance, science-fair
- **Event Name**: 5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Drew Anderson
  - **Description**: TUESDAYS NIGHT OPEN MIC!!About this EventTUESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC! A Busboys and  Poetry Event   For two hours audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoke
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 29 2026 at 08:00 pm – Tue Sep 29 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/5th-tuesdays-open-mic-14th-and-v-hosted-by-drew-anderson/100001980749556243
  - **Venue**: Busboys and Poets
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  - **Price**: USD 8
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Entertainment, literary-art, performances, Theatre, Festivals, Music, Sports, comedy, dance, science-fair
- **Event Name**: New Age  Open Mic - Washington DC
  - **Description**: New Age Open Mic is a free, youth-led poetry showcase and open mic held every 2nd Wednesday at the historic Sankofa Cafe.About this EventNew Age centers Poetry As Protest: where poetry meets revolutionary work. With tunes
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 09 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/new-age-open-mic-washington-dc/100001980022579837
  - **Venue**: 2714 Georgia Ave NW
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: The Rewind: A Storytelling Mixtape
  - **Description**: We're excited to announce our first produced show, in partnership with L'Enfant Gallery. Please join us for an evening of art & stories.About this EventSince its founding in 2024, The Rewind has become a hub for authe
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:15 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/the-rewind-a-storytelling-mixtape/100001997979689034
  - **Venue**: L'Enfant Gallery
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  - **Price**: USD 30
  - **Categories**: art, storytelling, workshops, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: The Moth GrandSLAM
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/the-moth-grandslam/2300030533369722
  - **Venue**: Capital Turnaround
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- **Event Name**: 5th  Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by Nekos Ramos
  - **Description**: WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC!!About this EventCome join us for our Open Mic! For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, and musici
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 30 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/5th-wednesdays-open-mic-450-k-hosted-by-nekos-ramos/100001980753240262
  - **Venue**: Busboys and Poets
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  - **Price**: USD 8
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Theatre, literary-art, Entertainment, Contests, Music, performances
- **Event Name**: New Age Vs. Charm City SLAM FUNDRAISER
  - **Description**: When generations clash, how far do the sparks fly? On this night, we’ll watch the battle to determine whether or not the torch will passAbout this EventThis event will begin with an hour long open mic, followed by a head
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 23 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed Sep 23 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/new-age-vs-charm-city-slam-fundraiser/100001995176090395
  - **Venue**: Busboys and Poets
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  - **Price**: USD 18
  - **Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: The Artemis Spotlight - Open Mic Comedy - FREE
  - **Description**: Join us for a hilarious night of free comedy at The Artemis Spotlight's Open Mic - get ready to laugh your socks off!About this Event  The Artemis Spotlight - Open Mic Comedy - FREE  Join us for
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 15 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/the-artemis-spotlight-open-mic-comedy-free/100001988612046162
  - **Venue**: The Artemis
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: open-mic, comedy, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Open Mic With ATTINSHIN Band
  - **Description**: Every 2nd & 4th Monday join us for live music, poetry or stand up at our Open Mic with ATTINSHUN Band.About this EventOpen Mic Mondays with ATTINSHUNLooking for a place to showcase your talent or enjoy an
  - **Date**: Mon Sep 14 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/open-mic-with-attinshin-band/100001996493130698
  - **Venue**: 1378 H St NE
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, comedy, Art, literary-art, performances
- **Event Name**: Takoma Comedy Night: New Faces in Comedy
  - **Description**: Get ready to LAUGH!  Check out the newest faces of comedy in the DC scene.About this EventGet ready to laugh as New Faces
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Oct 08 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/takoma-comedy-night-new-faces-in-comedy/100001999037187039
  - **Venue**: Busboys and Poets TAKOMA
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  - **Price**: USD 21 to 66
  - **Categories**: fitness, comedy, Entertainment, Art, literary-art, Contests, Festivals, Theatre, performances
- **Event Name**: RHYMEZ&RHYTHMZ OPEN MIC
  - **Description**: Share the stage with DC's best at the ultimate open mic night! DC's own Rhymez&Rhythmz  Open Mic returns!
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/rhymezandrhythmz-open-mic/100001994748596750
  - **Venue**: The Consortium
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  - **Price**: USD 13
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Soul Factory Tuesday Open Mic
  - **Description**: Soul Factory Tuesday every 3rd Tuesday at Lydia on H—live band open mic for singers, poets, comics & creatives. $10, doors open @ 7 PM.
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/soul-factory-tuesday-open-mic/100001992855168455
  - **Venue**: LYDIA ON H
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 13
  - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Art, Entertainment, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Wine Down with Dilemma
  - **Description**: This week, Wine Down is featuring one of DC's favorite poets, Dilemma or Kookie- which will rise from the fire as a Phoenix does?About this EventThis week, Wine Down is featuring one of DC's favorite poets, Dilemma or Koo
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu Sep 10 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/wine-down-with-dilemma/100001998966600914
  - **Venue**: 821 Upshur St NW
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  - **Price**: USD 13 to 18
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art

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  - **Venue**: Washington D.C., DC, USA
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  - **Venue**: Pinstripes
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  - **Venue**: Bulldog
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  - **Venue**: Washington
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  - **Description**: Centuera, a highly regarded and globally recognized professional training institute, is honored to invite you to join the ranks of the hundreds of thousands of certified professionals who have been trained by Centuera.The Project Management Professiona
  - **Venue**: Regus - Washington DC - 601 Pennsylvania Avenue
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  - **Venue**: 1000 Potomac St NW suite 200
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Open Mic events in Washington?
  - **A:** Sounds & Spirits September Featuring Kim Cruse - DC's Largest Open Mic (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 08:00 pm at Public Bar Live), 4th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Glo Shines (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 08:00 pm at Busboys and Poets), 3rd Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Drew Anderson (Tue Sep 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at Busboys and Poets), 5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Drew Anderson (Tue Sep 29 2026 at 08:00 pm at Busboys and Poets), New Age  Open Mic - Washington DC (Wed Sep 09 2026 at 08:00 pm at 2714 Georgia Ave NW).
- **Q**: What are the top free Open Mic events in Washington?
  - **A:** New Age  Open Mic - Washington DC (Wed Sep 09 2026 at 08:00 pm at 2714 Georgia Ave NW), The Artemis Spotlight - Open Mic Comedy - FREE (Tue Sep 15 2026 at The Artemis), Open Mic With ATTINSHIN Band (Mon Sep 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1378 H St NE).
- **Q**: What Open Mic events are happening in Washington today September 09, 2026?
  - **A:** New Age  Open Mic - Washington DC (Wed Sep 09 2026 at 08:00 pm at 2714 Georgia Ave NW).
- **Q**: What Open Mic events are happening in Washington in September 2026?
  - **A:** Sounds & Spirits September Featuring Kim Cruse - DC's Largest Open Mic (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 08:00 pm at Public Bar Live), 4th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Glo Shines (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 08:00 pm at Busboys and Poets), 3rd Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Drew Anderson (Tue Sep 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at Busboys and Poets), 5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Drew Anderson (Tue Sep 29 2026 at 08:00 pm at Busboys and Poets), New Age  Open Mic - Washington DC (Wed Sep 09 2026 at 08:00 pm at 2714 Georgia Ave NW).
- **Q**: How can I find Open Mic events in Washington?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Open Mic events in Washington 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 Washington?
  - **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 Washington?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Open Mic events in Washington include Public Bar Live, Busboys and Poets, 2714 Georgia Ave NW.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Open Mic events in Washington?
  - **A:** Prices for Open Mic events in Washington range from USD 8 to USD 66. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Open Mic events in Washington?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Open Mic events in Washington include JoNate Leak, Busboys and Poets, New Age.
- **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 Washington?
  - **A:** Follow the Open Mic category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Open Mic events are listed in Washington.

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