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

Mon8:30pmMonthlyOpen

Bull Pub and GrillMap

5 min sets.

Houndstooth MicHiatus

Mon8:00pmMonthlyOpen

HoundstoothMap

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

Joke's On YouHiatus

Mon8:00pmMonthlyOpen

TallboysMap

Sign-up: 7:30pm August: on hiatus. ONLY women, gender-diverse and queer comics allowed. 4 mins. Tallboys event calendar

Ran by:Rebecca Payne

Mondays SuckHiatus

Mon8:30pmFortnightlyOpen

St Louis Bar and Grill BurlingtonMap

Sign-up: 8:00pm Aug 9: on hiatus since May 26, but should be returning soonish. 10 spots - 5 minute sets - DM Adam or Alan Jalali to secure your spot ahead

Stand Up Open Mic

Mon8:00pmWeeklyOpen

Small's KitchenMap

Sign-up: 7:30pm August: new producer 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 ComedyHiatus

Mon9:30pmMonthlyOpen

Comedy BarMap

Sign-up: 9:00pm August: no show this month. 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

Tuesday

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Dog Mic

Tue8:15pmWeeklyOpen

Revive KaraokeMap

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

Ran by:Otis Morris

East Side Comedy

Tue8:00pmWeeklyOpen

The Kingston HouseMap

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

Ran by:Dair Shendale

Emerson Comedy

Tue9:30pmWeeklyOpen

Emerson 109 BarMap

Sign-up: 9:00pm

Harmony Cafe Open Mic

Tue7:00pmWeeklyOpen

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

Tue8:00pmWeeklyOpen

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

Tue8:45pmWeeklyOpen

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 Bar Show

Tue8:30pmWeeklyOpen

Levity Comedy ClubMap

Sign-up: 8:00pm Show up, go up. Check Hamilton Comedy Community FB group for any cancellations/updates.

The Bucket Show

Tue11:15pmWeeklyOpen

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

Wed8:30pmWeeklyOpen

Key's Comedy ClubMap

Sign-up: 8:15 pm 5 min sets

Ran by:Siddesh Pai

Fool's GoldHiatus

Wed7:00pmIrregularOpen

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

Wed8:00pmWeeklyOpen

The Block CoMap

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

Open Mic Wednesdays

Wed9:00pmWeeklyOpen

The Dicken's PubMap

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

Ouroborus Open Mic

Wed8:00pmWeeklyOpen

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

Wed10:00pmWeeklyOpen

Corner Comedy ClubMap

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

Ran by:Corner Comedy Club

Salto Stand Up

Wed9:00pmWeeklyOpen

Salto Restaurant and BarMap

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

Ran by:Jonathan Morley

Scarborough's Got Jokes

Wed8:00pmMonthlyOpen

Common Good BeerMap

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

Ran by:Karim Kanji

The Albion Open Mic

Wed8:00pmWeeklyOpen

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

Wed9:00pmWeeklyOpen

King's Crown Bar and GrillMap

Sign-up: 8:30pm

Ran by:Matt Henry

What's Good Wednesdays

Wed8:00pmWeeklyOpen

Dystopia BarMap

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

Why Not?!!

Wed7:30pmWeeklyOpen

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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Dystopia Open Mic

Thu8:00pmFortnightlyOpen

Dystopia BarMap

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

Ran by:Brad Stapleton

It's Only Comedy

Thu8:00pmWeeklyOpen

Centre For Talking ArtsMap

Sign-up: 7:00pm 5 min spots

Lavender Fizz Open Mic

Thu7:00pmIrregularOpen

TWB Cooperative BrewingMap

Sign-up: 6:45pm August: date TBD. 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

Fri8:30pmWeeklyOpen

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

Fri8:00pmWeeklyOpen

Say Hey HouseMap

Sign-up: 7:30pm Performers of all kind welcome (comedy, music, etc)

Ran by:Cami & Michela

Open Stage

Fri9:15pmMonthlyOpen

Sweet Action TheatreMap

Sign-up: 9:00pm 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

Fri11:30pmIrregularOpen

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

SaturdayTonight

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Dojo Alumni Open Mic

Sat4:30pmWeeklyOpen

Backroom Comedy ClubMap

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

Saturday Night Mic

Sat6:30pmIrregularOpen

Bar DystopiaMap

Sign-up: 6:00pm

Sunday

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Feedback

Sun10:00pmWeeklyOpen

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

Sun7:30pmIrregularOpen

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

Sun10:00pmWeeklyOpen

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