Comedy Open Mics in Dayton
13 upcoming open mic nights in Dayton. Five minutes of stage time, no credits needed. Open a night to see how it takes sign-ups.
13upcoming open mics
13 matching gigs
Thu, 24 Sept 2026
Miss Kim G! Pregame Punchlines
Pregame Taphouse Bar and Grill
5202 North Main St
06:00
Open Spot5 min
Miss Kim G Pregame Punchlines Open Mic
Pregame Taphouse & Grill
Dayton
19:00
Open Spot5 min
Tue, 29 Sept 2026
Tue, 6 Oct 2026
Thu, 8 Oct 2026
Miss Kim G Pregame Punchlines Open Mic
Pregame Taphouse & Grill
Dayton
19:00
Open Spot5 min
Tue, 13 Oct 2026
Thu, 15 Oct 2026
Miss Kim G Paint Pour & Sip Open Mic
Pregame Taphouse & Grill
Dayton
19:00
Tue, 20 Oct 2026
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
Miss Kim G Pregame Punchlines Open Mic
Pregame Taphouse & Grill
Dayton
19:00
Open Spot5 min
Tue, 27 Oct 2026
Thu, 12 Nov 2026
Miss Kim G Pregame Punchlines Open Mic
Pregame Taphouse & Grill
Dayton
19:00
Open Spot5 min
Thu, 19 Nov 2026
Miss Kim G Paint Pour & Sip Open Mic
Pregame Taphouse & Grill
Dayton
19:00
Thu, 26 Nov 2026
Miss Kim G Pregame Punchlines Open Mic
Pregame Taphouse & Grill
Dayton
19:00
Open Spot5 min
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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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