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Comedy Open Mics in Dayton

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

26upcoming open mics

26 matching gigs

Wed, 11 Nov 2026

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Legacy Bar and Events

Dayton Ohio

6:30 PM

10 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 12 Nov 2026

Miss Kim G! Pregame Punchlines

Miss Kim G! Pregame Punchlines

Pregame Taphouse Bar and Grill

5202 North Main St

6:00 AM

10 spaces to performApply details
Miss Kim G Pregame Punchlines Open Mic

Miss Kim G Pregame Punchlines Open Mic

Pregame Taphouse & Grill

Dayton

7:00 PM

10 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 18 Nov 2026

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Legacy Bar and Events

Dayton Ohio

6:30 PM

10 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 19 Nov 2026

Miss Kim G! Pregame Punchlines

Miss Kim G! Pregame Punchlines

Pregame Taphouse Bar and Grill

5202 North Main St

6:00 AM

10 spaces to performApply details
Miss Kim G Paint Pour & Sip Open Mic

Miss Kim G Paint Pour & Sip Open Mic

Pregame Taphouse & Grill

Dayton

7:00 PM

Tickets
12 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

6:30 PM

10 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 26 Nov 2026

Miss Kim G! Pregame Punchlines

Miss Kim G! Pregame Punchlines

Pregame Taphouse Bar and Grill

5202 North Main St

6:00 AM

10 spaces to performApply details
Miss Kim G Pregame Punchlines Open Mic

Miss Kim G Pregame Punchlines Open Mic

Pregame Taphouse & Grill

Dayton

7:00 PM

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

6:30 PM

10 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 3 Dec 2026

Miss Kim G! Pregame Punchlines

Miss Kim G! Pregame Punchlines

Pregame Taphouse Bar and Grill

5202 North Main St

6:00 AM

10 spaces to performApply details
Sing It Like you Mean it Karaoke Open Mic!!

Sing It Like you Mean it Karaoke Open Mic!!

Pregame Taphouse Bar & Grill

Dayton

6:00 PM

10 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 9 Dec 2026

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Legacy Bar and Events

Dayton Ohio

6:30 PM

10 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 10 Dec 2026

Miss Kim G! Pregame Punchlines

Miss Kim G! Pregame Punchlines

Pregame Taphouse Bar and Grill

5202 North Main St

6:00 AM

10 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 16 Dec 2026

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Legacy Bar and Events

Dayton Ohio

6:30 PM

10 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 23 Dec 2026

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Legacy Bar and Events

Dayton Ohio

6:30 PM

10 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 30 Dec 2026

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Legacy Bar and Events

Dayton Ohio

6:30 PM

10 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 6 Jan 2027

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Legacy Bar and Events

Dayton Ohio

6:30 PM

10 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 7 Jan 2027

Miss Kim G! Pregame Punchlines

Miss Kim G! Pregame Punchlines

Pregame Taphouse Bar and Grill

5202 North Main St

6:00 AM

10 spaces to performApply details
Sing It Like you Mean it Karaoke Open Mic!!

Sing It Like you Mean it Karaoke Open Mic!!

Pregame Taphouse Bar & Grill

Dayton

6:00 PM

10 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 13 Jan 2027

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Legacy Bar and Events

Dayton Ohio

6:30 PM

10 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 14 Jan 2027

Miss Kim G! Pregame Punchlines

Miss Kim G! Pregame Punchlines

Pregame Taphouse Bar and Grill

5202 North Main St

6:00 AM

10 spaces to performApply details

Wed, 20 Jan 2027

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Open Mic Game Night at Legacy Bar

Legacy Bar and Events

Dayton Ohio

6:30 PM

10 spaces to performApply details

Thu, 21 Jan 2027

Miss Kim G! Pregame Punchlines

Miss Kim G! Pregame Punchlines

Pregame Taphouse Bar and Grill

5202 North Main St

6:00 AM

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 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 Dayton 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 Dayton?
Yes. Open mics exist precisely for people with no credits, and most Dayton 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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