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Comedy Open Mics in Colchester

20 upcoming comedy open mic nights in and around Colchester, with the venue, the night and how to get a spot.

20upcoming open mics

20 matching gigs

Wed, 11 Nov 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

6 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 18 Nov 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

8 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 19 Nov 2026

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

Bar 82

Colchester

20:00

Tickets

Wed, 25 Nov 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

6 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 2 Dec 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

7 spaces to performApply details

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

Wed, 9 Dec 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

7 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 16 Dec 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

10 spaces to performApply details
The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

Bar 82

Colchester

20:00

Tickets
3 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 23 Dec 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

9 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 30 Dec 2026

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

9 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 6 Jan 2027

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

10 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 13 Jan 2027

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

10 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 20 Jan 2027

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

10 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 21 Jan 2027

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

Bar 82

Colchester

20:00

Tickets
6 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 27 Jan 2027

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Ginger Giggle Club

The Dog & Partridge

North Stifford, RM16 5UQ

19:30

10 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 18 Feb 2027

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

Bar 82

Colchester

20:00

Tickets
6 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 18 Mar 2027

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

Bar 82

Colchester

20:00

Tickets
6 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 15 Apr 2027

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

Bar 82

Colchester

20:00

Tickets
6 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 20 May 2027

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

The Bar LXXXII Comedy Club

Bar 82

Colchester

20:00

Tickets
6 spaces to performApply details

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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 spot 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 spots 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 spot.
How long is an open mic set?
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 spots aside for first-timers. Write five minutes, sign up to perform, 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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