Atlanta has a thriving open mic scene that blends the city’s deep musical roots with a growing community of comedians, poets, and storytellers. From intimate coffeehouses in Decatur to lively music venues in East Atlanta Village and Midtown, there are stages for every style and level of experience.

Open mics in Atlanta attract both emerging talent and seasoned performers looking to test new material or connect with a live audience. The city’s mix of established weekly events and one-night showcases ensures there is always something new to explore.

This list is updated regularly with details on sign-ups, costs, times, and venues, helping you find the best open mics in Atlanta whether you are performing or just watching.

Atlanta

Georgia

United States of America

Our open mic is for both amateur talent, and for visiting national comedians work on their material! You will see people doing jokes for the first time, expanding on current jokes, and some times just plain eating it which is also pretty funny! Regardless, The Laughing Skull supports comedy as an Art Form, and as an art form, watch us explore, expand, die, laugh, and strike gold!

The Comedians on each show are PRE-BOOKED, and shows are typically booked up to 2-3 weeks in advance.

Send an email to laughingskullopenmic@gmail.com and include the following information:
- Your Name
- Is this your first time doing standup?
- If this is (one of) your first times, why are you doing this open mic?
- Are you bringing people to the show? If so, how many?

Atlanta Open Mics