The Edmonton Open Mic Festival brings together seven stages representing different open mic communities across our city's neighborhoods. Each stage showcases 15 or so of the performers, hosts, and character of a different venue—from north and south, east and west, from acoustic coffee shop sessions to beer garden jams.
Performers: Want to play? Just visit one of the open mics and jams below and talk to your host. They will be handling the performer signups.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping up to the mic for the very first time, Revival has your stage.
Join us every Wednesday at 8PM at River City Revival House for our Weekly Open Mic, hosted by the one and only Jake Coyes!
Bring your instrument, share a song, a poem, a story, or whatever you’ve been working on. Or just kick back, grab a drink, and enjoy local talent doing what they love in a supportive, laid-back room.
Come early, sign up, and be part of the community. All are welcome.
Running from 3-6 each Sunday at Rooster Kitchen, Rhea March and Barry Westerlund team up to foster a supportive community of artists and music lovers. This open mic is one of the city's longest-running open mic stages. Centrally located, it is a go-to stage for amateurs and professionals alike. You will hear singer-songwriters trying out their latest lyrics or experiencing the joy of connecting with the attentive and appreciative audiences attracted to this venue. Host Rhea March is a legendary figure in the community music scene, known for her mentoring of musicians looking to enter the professional world.
Mighty neighbourly.
At Frank’s, we’re more than just a pub—we’re your neighborhood gathering place. Whether you’re catching up with friends or meeting new faces, our cozy and casual atmosphere sets the stage for great conversations and lasting memories.
Nothing beats the winter blues like live music and great company. ❄️🎶
Join us for a cozy night of live music from our incredibly talented local community! Bring your voice, your instrument, or just come soak in the vibes. Everyone is welcome.
The Square One Open Mic is the place where the Aspen Gardens musical community comes to share its love of music with the world. Hosted by Tom Barker and Mike Ekelund, this laid back and welcoming mic has been operating since 2016, providing singer-songwriters, music schools, and community musicians a stage to share their music. Tom Barker has a history of hosting open mics dating back to the Honky Tonk Lounge in Lubbock, TX. Tom and bassist Gerry Bolding show their commitment to community music in regular performances in community leagues and other outdoor venues. The Square One stage has, under their hosting, been an incubator of musical and song-writing talent in Aspen Gardens and other neighborhoods.
The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse is a volunteer-powered, professionally managed, Arts on the Ave established coffeehouse and art gallery in the Alberta Avenue community of Edmonton. Open to performers of all stages and ages, this weekly event presents professionals, amateurs and “closet” artists—some performing for their first time. Enjoy the pleasure of watching, listening and even participating in the acts of a creative community and relish the surprises! Hosted by a variety of well-known musicians, the main host is often Bill Werthmann, a seasoned singer-songwriter in Alberta. Bill's caring mentorship of artists along with his friendly and skillful hosting of this open stage has won him an enduring place in the Edmonton open mic universe.
Duggan's Boundary Irish Pub, located in the heart of Edmonton's French Quarter, is a locally owned and operated establishment that brings a touch of Ireland to the prairies. Known as "Your neighbourhood pub" Duggans caters to the diverse community in which it is situated. The mic is open and the stage is yours! Every Wednesday at 8 PM, join host Duff Robison for Open Mic Night at Duggan’s Boundary — great tunes, local talent, and good vibes all night long. Duff Robinson has hosted the Open Mic stage for the past 14 years in addition to entertaining at many local pubs and delivering his own mix of music and songwriting. What distinguishes this host is an unwavering commitment to equity and dignity—insisting on first-come, first-served sign-ups to prevent nepotism, while simultaneously establishing clear expectations that allow even nervous newcomers to participate successfully.
Every week is different, every week is packed with entertainment you don't see anywhere else. The food is great, there are drink specials, you can get onstage with experienced players that make You sound amazing. One of Edmonton's longest running open stage / jam nights. If you ain't been, we'd love to have you check it out. Bring your whole band or just show up by yourself. If you don't have a great time, I'll eat my shorts, as long as I'm wearing some. - so says Jim