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Comedy Open Mics in Dayton

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

34upcoming open mics

34 matching gigs

Tue, 13 Oct 2026

Open Mics

Generation NA

Lafayette, Indiana

18:30

9 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Legacy Bar and Events

Dayton Ohio

18:30

9 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Miss Kim G Paint Pour & Sip Open Mic

Miss Kim G Paint Pour & Sip Open Mic

Pregame Taphouse & Grill

Dayton

19:00

Tickets
12 spaces to performApply details

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Open Mics

Generation NA

Lafayette, Indiana

18:30

10 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Legacy Bar and Events

Dayton Ohio

18:30

10 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Miss Kim G Pregame Punchlines Open Mic

Miss Kim G Pregame Punchlines Open Mic

Pregame Taphouse & Grill

Dayton

19:00

10 spaces to performApply details

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

Open Mics

Generation NA

Lafayette, Indiana

18:30

10 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Legacy Bar and Events

Dayton Ohio

18:30

10 spaces to performApply details

Tue, 3 Nov 2026

Open Mics

Generation NA

Lafayette, Indiana

18:30

10 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 4 Nov 2026

Sandbox Open Mic

Generation NA

Lafayette, Indiana

18:00

8 spaces to performApply details
Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Legacy Bar and Events

Dayton Ohio

18:30

10 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 5 Nov 2026

Sing It Like you Mean it Karaoke Open Mic!!

Sing It Like you Mean it Karaoke Open Mic!!

Pregame Taphouse Bar & Grill

Dayton

18:00

10 spaces to performApply details

Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Open Mics

Generation NA

Lafayette, Indiana

18:30

10 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 11 Nov 2026

Sandbox Open Mic

Generation NA

Lafayette, Indiana

18:00

10 spaces to performApply details
Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Legacy Bar and Events

Dayton Ohio

18:30

10 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 12 Nov 2026

Miss Kim G Pregame Punchlines Open Mic

Miss Kim G Pregame Punchlines Open Mic

Pregame Taphouse & Grill

Dayton

19:00

10 spaces to performApply details

Tue, 17 Nov 2026

Open Mics

Generation NA

Lafayette, Indiana

18:30

10 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 18 Nov 2026

Sandbox Open Mic

Generation NA

Lafayette, Indiana

18:00

10 spaces to performApply details
Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Legacy Bar and Events

Dayton Ohio

18:30

10 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 19 Nov 2026

Miss Kim G Paint Pour & Sip Open Mic

Miss Kim G Paint Pour & Sip Open Mic

Pregame Taphouse & Grill

Dayton

19:00

Tickets
12 spaces to performApply details

Tue, 24 Nov 2026

Open Mics

Generation NA

Lafayette, Indiana

18:30

10 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 25 Nov 2026

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Legacy Bar and Events

Dayton Ohio

18:30

10 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 26 Nov 2026

Miss Kim G Pregame Punchlines Open Mic

Miss Kim G Pregame Punchlines Open Mic

Pregame Taphouse & Grill

Dayton

19:00

10 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 2 Dec 2026

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Legacy Bar and Events

Dayton Ohio

18:30

10 spaces to performApply details

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Open mics in Dayton: what to know

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

How do I sign up for an open mic in Dayton?
Pick an open mic night from the list above and open it to see how that room takes sign-ups. Many Dayton 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 Dayton 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 Dayton?
Yes. Open mics exist precisely for people with no credits, and most Dayton 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.

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