Looking for the best stand-up comedy open mics in Houston? You’re in the right place. This is the definitive, regularly updated list of Houston open mics, including spots in The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Katy, and the greater Houston area. Whether you’re a comic looking for stage time or a fan searching for live stand-up comedy in Houston tonight, we track the rooms, sign-up details, and weekly changes so you don’t have to.
If you’re serious about growing as a comic, pair your mic time with our complete guide on how to grow your stand-up comedy career.
The city runs mics nearly every night of the week, from long-running rooms at The Secret Group to bar mics scattered across town, and each one has its own personality, sign-up rules, and crowd. We monitor venues like The Riot Comedy Club, The Secret Group, and Houston Improv, plus independent bar mics and pop-up showcases across the city. You’ll find info on start times, signup formats (bucket, list, online), and insider notes to help you plan your night.
If you’re a new comic, open mics are where you start: show up early, get your name on the list, and keep your set tight.
If you’re an audience member, admission is free and the comedy is unpredictable in the best way. We update this list twice daily so you never trek across town to a mic that moved or died.
on saleOpen Mic at Pros and Cons
on saleOpen Mic at Big Star Bar
on saleOpen Mic at Dino's Den
Open Mic at Houston Comedy Club
Open Mic at Jive Bar
Open Mic at Olde City Pub
on saleOpen Mic at Swagger
Open Mic at Boondocks
Open Mic at The Thirsty Texan
on saleOpen Mic at New Magnolia Brewing
Open Mic at Salty's
Open Mic at The Hive
Open Mic at A1 Cigar Bar
Open Mic at The Trenches
Open Mic at The Brand
Open Mic at The Mood Room
Open Mic at Mr Nice
Open Mic at The Element
on saleOpen Mic at Savage Tiki Bar
Open Mic at Power Station
on saleOpen Mic at Pros and Cons
on saleOpen Mic at Big Star Bar
on saleOpen Mic at Dino's Den
Open Mic at Houston Comedy Club
Open Mic at Jive Bar
Open Mic at Olde City Pub
on saleOpen Mic at Swagger
Open Mic at Boondocks
Open Mic at The Thirsty Texan
on saleOpen Mic at New Magnolia Brewing
Open Mic at Salty's
Open Mic at The Hive
Open Mic at A1 Cigar Bar
Open Mic at The Trenches
Open Mic at The Brand
Open Mic at The Mood Room
Open Mic at Mr Nice
Open Mic at The Element
on saleOpen Mic at Savage Tiki Bar
Open Mic at Power Station
on saleOpen Mic at Pros and Cons
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