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Comedy Open Mics in Colchester

29 upcoming open mic nights in Colchester. Five minutes of stage time, no credits needed. Open a night to see how it takes sign-ups.

Wed, 2 Sept 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

7 spaces available
Open Spot5 min
Open Spot10 min

+1 more opportunity

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Sat, 5 Sept 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Black Horse

Wembley, HA0 2QP

19:00

Tue, 8 Sept 2026

Comedy Now London at The Thieves

Comedy Now London at The Thieves

The Thieves

London

19:45

8 spaces available
Open Spot5 min
Apply

Wed, 9 Sept 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

7 spaces available
Open Spot10 min
Open Spot15 min

+4 more opportunities

Apply

Wed, 16 Sept 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

9 spaces available
Open Spot10 min
Open Spot15 min

+4 more opportunities

Apply

Thu, 17 Sept 2026

Bar 82 comedy

Bar 82 comedy

Bar 82

Colchester

20:00

Tickets

Tue, 22 Sept 2026

Comedy Now London at The Thieves

Comedy Now London at The Thieves

The Thieves

London

19:45

9 spaces available
Open Spot5 min
Apply

Wed, 23 Sept 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

10 spaces available
Open Spot10 min
Open Spot15 min

+4 more opportunities

Apply

Wed, 30 Sept 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

10 spaces available
Open Spot10 min
Open Spot15 min

+4 more opportunities

Apply

Sat, 3 Oct 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Black Horse

Wembley, HA0 2QP

19:00

10 spaces available
Open Spot5 min
Open Spot10 min

+2 more opportunities

Apply

Mon, 5 Oct 2026

Benslys Open Mic Comedy night

Benslys Open Mic Comedy night

Bensleys, Back Market Ln, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth NR29 4HW

Great Yarmouth

19:30

4 spaces available
Open Spot15 min
Apply

Wed, 7 Oct 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

6 spaces available
Open Spot5 min
Open Spot15 min

+0 more opportunity

Apply

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

10 spaces available
Open Spot5 min
Open Spot10 min

+2 more opportunities

Apply

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

Bar 82

Colchester

20:00

Tickets
7 spaces available
Open Spot10 min
Open Spot20 min

+3 more opportunities

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Thursday Comedy Club London | Covent Garden, October 2026

Thursday Comedy Club London | Covent Garden, October 2026

Comedy Carnival Covent Garden

London

20:00

Tickets

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

10 spaces available
Open Spot5 min
Open Spot10 min

+2 more opportunities

Apply

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

10 spaces available
Open Spot5 min
Open Spot10 min

+2 more opportunities

Apply

Sat, 7 Nov 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Black Horse

Wembley, HA0 2QP

19:00

10 spaces available
Open Spot5 min
Open Spot10 min

+2 more opportunities

Apply

Thu, 19 Nov 2026

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

Bar 82

Colchester

20:00

Tickets
7 spaces available
Open Spot20 min
Open Spot10 min

+3 more opportunities

Apply
Get Tickets

Sat, 21 Nov 2026

Fawlty Towers Christmas Special 21/11/2026 Hitchin

Fawlty Towers Christmas Special 21/11/2026 Hitchin

Sun Hotel

Hitchin

19:30

Tickets

Sat, 28 Nov 2026

Fawlty Towers Christmas Weekend 28/11/2026 Rothley

Fawlty Towers Christmas Weekend 28/11/2026 Rothley

Rothley Court Hotel

Leicester

14:00

Tickets

Sat, 5 Dec 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Black Horse

Wembley, HA0 2QP

19:00

10 spaces available
Open Spot5 min
Open Spot10 min

+2 more opportunities

Apply

Tue, 8 Dec 2026

Chelmsford Christmas Comedy Spectacular - Festive Stand-Up Night with Kevin McCarthy, Michael Akadir

Chelmsford Christmas Comedy Spectacular - Festive Stand-Up Night with Kevin McCarthy, Michael Akadir

The Lion Inn

Chelmsford

21:00

Tickets

Thu, 17 Dec 2026

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

Bar 82

Colchester

20:00

Tickets
7 spaces available
Open Spot10 min
Open Spot20 min

+3 more opportunities

Apply
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Looking for paid work rather than stage time? Browse all comedy gigs in Colchester, or see open mic nights across every city.

Open mics in Colchester: what to know

Quick answers to the questions promoters, comedians, and fans ask most.

How do I sign up for an open mic in Colchester?
Pick an open mic night from the list above and open it to see how that room takes sign-ups. Many Colchester nights let you apply for a slot online in a couple of taps; others ask you to turn up and put your name in the hat on the night.
Are open mic nights in Colchester free to perform at?
Almost always, yes. Open mic slots are unpaid stage time rather than a booking, and they are how nearly every comedian starts. Some rooms are bringer nights, meaning you bring a friend or two through the door in exchange for your slot.
How long is an open mic slot?
Five minutes is the standard, sometimes three for a first spot and up to ten once a promoter knows you. Going over your time is the fastest way to not get asked back, so practise to the clock.
I have never performed before. Can I still do an open mic in Colchester?
Yes. Open mics exist precisely for people with no credits, and most Colchester rooms keep slots aside for first-timers. Write five minutes, sign up for a slot, and treat the first few gigs as practice rather than a performance.
How often should I be gigging?
As often as you can get on. Comedians developing new material commonly do several open mics a week, because a joke only really tells you what it is worth in front of an audience.

Still have questions? Read the full FAQ or get in touch.