Most rooms use sign-up links, DM, or on-the-night lists. Check each room listing and arrive early for the best chance of stage time.

How often is this list updated?

This page refreshes from live room data. The timestamp on the page updates whenever a room is added or edited.

What's the difference between an open mic and a booked show?

Open mics are generally walk-up or sign-up opportunities open to anyone, while booked or curated shows only feature performers selected in advance. Check the type on each room listing to see which applies.

Do I need experience to perform at an open mic?

No. Open mics are typically welcoming to first-timers as well as experienced comics. Check each room listing for any specific requirements or set-length limits.

How do I get a spot at an open mic in Toronto?

Most rooms require either online sign-up or arrival before show start. Check each room listing for runner links and details.

How often is this Toronto open mic list updated?

The list updates automatically whenever a room is added or edited in our source data.

What is the difference between an open mic and a booked show?

Open mics are generally walk-up or sign-up opportunities open to anyone, while booked or curated shows only feature performers selected in advance. Check the Type on each room listing to see which applies.

Do I need experience to perform at an open mic?

No. Open mics are typically welcoming to first-timers as well as experienced comics. Check each room listing for any specific requirements or set-length limits.

Open Mic Comedy Nights in Toronto

Monday

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Bull Pub Whitby Pop Up Mic

Mon10:30amMonthlyOpen

Bull Pub and GrillMap

5 min sets. May be a one-off

Houndstooth MicHiatus

Mon10:00amMonthlyOpen

HoundstoothMap

Sign-up: 7:30pm No mic until September. 5 min sets.

Joke's On You

Mon10:00amMonthlyOpen

TallboysMap

Sign-up: 7:30pm July: only on the 2nd Monday. ONLY women, gender-diverse and queer comics allowed. 4 mins. Tallboys event calendar

Ran by:Rebecca Payne

Mondays SuckHiatus

Mon10:30amFortnightlyOpen

St Louis Bar and Grill BurlingtonMap

Sign-up: 8:00pm May 26: on hiatus. 10 spots - 5 minute sets - DM Adam or Alan Jalali to secure your spot ahead

Stand Up Open Mic

Mon10:00amWeeklyOpen

Small's KitchenMap

Sign-up: 7:30pm 4 minutes sets || First 5 walk-ins are part of early bird list. Rest all go into bucket. Mic starts at 8 pm. No cap on bucket, if you show up you will go up.

Ran by:Joe Arsenal

Wheel Of Comedy

Mon11:30amMonthlyOpen

Comedy BarMap

Sign-up: 9:00pm Bucket show. Comic spins wheel and does riff/storytelling/crowdwork and mystery challenges. Sets between 3 & 5 mins. Ticket page

Ran by:Dave Luca & James Cummins

TuesdayTonight

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Dog Mic

Tue10:00amWeeklyOpen

Revive KaraokeMap

Sign-up: 7:30pm Limited to 12 spots

Ran by:Otis Morris

East Side Comedy

Tue10:00amWeeklyOpen

The Kingston HouseMap

Sign-up: 7:30pm List. 5 min sets. Show downstairs

Ran by:Dair Shendale

Emerson Comedy

Tue11:30amWeeklyOpen

Emerson 109 BarMap

Sign-up: 9:00pm

Harmony Cafe Open Mic

Tue9:00amWeeklyOpen

Harmony CafeMap

First 10 spots are by list, and then it's bucket pulls afterwards. Ends at 9pm.

Ran by:Woldeh Brown

Knock Knock Comedy Show

Tue10:00amWeeklyOpen

2 Doors DownMap

Sign-up: 8:00pm List. Mic follows 8pm show. Attend show to get on the list

Ran by:Jay Peacock

Last Temptation Mic

Tue10:45amWeeklyOpen

Last TemptationMap

Sign-up: 8:15pm List picked from bucket - no punching down. 4 mins sets, 5 with a Canadian political fact off the top. On the first Tuesday of the month, priority is given to BIPOC, femmes and LGBT+ comedians.

Ran by:Sanifa

The Bucket Show

Tue1:15pmWeeklyOpen

Comedy Bar BloorMap

Sign-up: Lotto Bucket, 12 spots (including variety acts). Ticket page

Ran by:Tim Blair

Wednesday

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Comedy Wednesday

Wed10:30amWeeklyOpen

Key's Comedy ClubMap

Sign-up: 8:15 pm 5 min sets

Ran by:Siddesh Pai

Fool's GoldHiatus

Wed9:00amIrregularOpen

Smoke and Moonshine BBQMap

Sign-up: 6:45pm July: no event since June 10. 5 to 7 minute sets. Facebook event.

Open Mic at The Block

Wed10:00amWeeklyOpen

The Block CoMap

Music mic, but open to comedy, spoken word and performance art. Until 11pm. Doors open at 7pm

Open Mic Wednesdays

Wed11:00amWeeklyOpen

The Dicken's PubMap

Sign-up: 8:30pm Music and Comedy mic

Ouroborus Open Mic

Wed10:00amWeeklyOpen

Ouroborus LoungeMap

Sign-up: 7:30pm List. Can do up to 10 mins. Show up, go up.

Ran by:Andy Duncan

Pro Open Mic @ 10

Wed12:00pmWeeklyOpen

Corner Comedy ClubMap

Sign-up: Lotto 5 lotto spots, 3 mins each. Confirm on website calendar

Ran by:Corner Comedy Club

Salto Stand Up

Wed11:00amWeeklyOpen

Salto Restaurant and BarMap

Sign-up: 8:30pm List. 7 min spots

Ran by:Jonathan Morley

Scarborough's Got Jokes

Wed10:00amMonthlyOpen

Common Good BeerMap

Sign-up: 7:30pm July: on the patio! EVERYONE is welcome! Female friendly! Wheelchair Accessible! Hosted by Karim and Carlos From Scarborough.

Ran by:Karim Kanji

The Albion Open Mic

Wed10:00amWeeklyOpen

The AlbionMap

Sign-up: 8:00pm Venue is not fully accessible (Up a flight of stairs). (double-check edits with Eric Pillwein)

Ran by:Eric Pillwein

The Wednesday Super Mic

Wed11:00amWeeklyOpen

King's Crown Bar and GrillMap

Sign-up: 8:30pm

Ran by:Matt Henry

What's Good Wednesdays

Wed10:00amWeeklyOpen

Dystopia BarMap

Sign-up: 7:30pm 4 min sets, 5 mins if you buy a drink.

Why Not?!!

Wed9:30amWeeklyOpen

Pizza RusticaMap

Sign-up: Lotto Bucket show. All talents welcome, stand-up/sketch/improv/music/whatever. Female and queer friendly. Hosted by Pooja and sometimes by Awkward Adam or Diana Galligan

Ran by:Siddesh Pai

Thursday

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BYOB (Bring Your Own Bit)Hiatus

Thu10:00amMonthlyOpen

Socap ComedyMap

July: No event on the SoCap calendar since May. 5 minutes to perform improv, sketch or standup. Until 9:30pm. Socap event listing

Ran by:Amanda Custodio

Dystopia Open Mic

Thu10:00amFortnightlyOpen

Dystopia BarMap

Sign-up: 7:00pm 5 min spots. Sign up list.

Ran by:Brad Stapleton

It's Only Comedy

Thu10:00amWeeklyOpen

Centre For Talking ArtsMap

Sign-up: 7:00pm 5 min spots

Lavender Fizz Open Mic

Thu9:00amIrregularOpen

TWB Cooperative BrewingMap

Sign-up: 6:45pm 2SLGBTQIA+, Women, and Non-Binary Comedy Open Mic. 5 mins (or more if time allows). Allies welcome as audience members.

Friday

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Bluffs Pizza Open Mic

Fri10:30amWeeklyOpen

Bluffs Pizza PubMap

Sign-up: 8:00pm List. 5 min sets. Goes on until the list is finished

Ran by:Marco Pompilii

Friday Mic @ Say Hey House

Fri10:00amWeeklyOpen

Say Hey HouseMap

Sign-up: 7:30pm No mic on July 10. Performers of all kind welcome (comedy, music, etc)

Ran by:Cami & Michela

Open Stage

Fri11:15amMonthlyOpen

Sweet Action TheatreMap

Sign-up: 9:00pm July: not on the 1st Friday this month. An open-mic for clowns and other variety acts. Priority given to acts other than stand-up. Free to perform and free to watch. Sign up to perform at Sweet Action Theatre before the show, or by visiting www.iclown.ca/open-stage

The Night Cap

Fri1:30pmIrregularOpen

Comedy Bar BloorMap

Sign-up: Lotto Lotto spots are usually declared in the "JUST Open Mics" Facebook group. Regular show + 2 or 3 bucket pulls to do a 5 min set. Web page

Ran by:Braydon Lynch

Saturday

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Dojo Alumni Open Mic

Sat6:30amWeeklyOpen

Backroom Comedy ClubMap

Sign-up: 4:00pm For Backroom Dojo alumni only. 4 minute sets, 15 spots only. Until 6pm.

Saturday Night Mic

Sat8:30amIrregularOpen

Bar DystopiaMap

Sign-up: 6:00pm Next: August 15

Sunday

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Feedback

Sun12:00pmWeeklyOpen

Backroom Comedy ClubMap

Sign-up: before 10:00pm Bucket picks all done at 10pm, capped at ~20. 90 second sets, and can request feedback from Backroom owners afterwards. Owners sometimes offer show spots for good performances.

Ran by:Backroom Comedy Club

ICU Open Mic

Sun9:30amIrregularOpen

Sweet Action Theatre, in YoungplaceMap

Sign-up: 7:00pm 4 min sets. Until 9pm. Best set of the night wins a paid guest spot on their monthly Laughs Without Limits show

Ran by:Disability Privilege

Late Mic TO

Sun12:00pmWeeklyOpen

Comedy Bar BloorMap

3+ mins for standup, 5 mins for variety acts or chat on couch, + 1 min if you write a monologue joke. Starts once Cabaret room is free.

Ran by:Everardo Ramirez

Queen Out Fem & Queer Open MicHiatus