Eclectic and vibrant, Berlin’s open mic nights are a true showcase of the city’s creative spirit. Whether you’re a seasoned performer, an emerging artist or someone on the hunt for the freshest talent, these events offer a platform for experimentation and discovery spanning music and beyond.
With lots of venues across the city providing an open stage to take the mic, it’s often hard to know where to start. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our guide to Berlin’s open mic nights.
Schedule of Berlin’s open mic nights
Monday
arcanoa, Am Tempelhofer Berg 8, 10965 Berlin (Kreuzberg)
With a literal river running through its bar, arcanoa is one of the prettiest bars you’ll find in Berlin. It is also renowned for being a place to listen to live music (including beyond its Monday Open Mic), so It’s a must for anyone looking to perform.
Café Sandmann, Reuterstraße 7, 12053 Berlin (Neukölln)
Tucked away on a quiet Neukölln corner, Café Sandmann is a real institution for blues music in Berlin. Every Monday they host their “Blue Monday” event, an acoustic Blues-Session featuring a house band followed by an open jam session.
Barkett, Czeminskistraße 10, 10829 Berlin (Schöneberg)
With a stage covered in moss, Barkett’s Monday open mic night is definitely up there in terms of unique factor. With a well-stocked bar and warm atmosphere, it’s a great place to try out something new. If you want to play here, it’s best to message the bar on Facebook or Instagram.
Tuesday
Donau115, Donaustraße 115 (Neukölln)
This micro jazz bar is an incredible venue in the heart of Neukölln. While concerts and jazz shows run throughout the week, Tuesdays at Donau are reserved for its long-running open mic event, ‘Two-song Tuesday’. As the name suggests, this is a chance to perform two-song mini set that can last up to 10 minutes.
Badehaus, Revaler Straße 99, 10245 Berlin (Friedrichshain)
Neighbours of our music facilities, Badehaus is an iconic venue located on the R.A.W Gelände. Each Tuesday, they host the incredible ‘Swag Jam’, Berlin’s finest hip hop open mic night. With performers from all over the globe accompanied by the Swag Jam house band, this is a truly global hip hop night and has to be experienced at least once.
Wednesday
Laksmi Bar, Wrangelstraße 93, 10997 Berlin (Kreuzberg)
With performers showcasing a range of genres, Laksmi Bar’s open mic nights are extremely popular. Be sure to get down early to grab your slot as these tend to fill up very quickly.
Prachtwerk, Ganghoferstraße 2, 12043 Berlin (Neukölln)
Don’t be intimidated by the imposing architecture: Prachtwerk’s open stage nights are a fairly laid-back affair. The events here are better suited to solo or small groups, and the acoustics are brilliant. Find out more about Prachtwerk’s open mic nights by heading to their Instagram.
Thursday
Artenschutztheater, Lüneburger Straße 370, 10557 Berlin (Tiergarten/Moabit)
Join together with dancers, comedians and actors to share your music on the Artenschutztheater. A real gem of Berlin’s theatre scene, this is as eclectic as it gets when it comes to open mic events.
Friday
Theater im Kino, Rigaer Straße 77 10247 Berlin (Friedrichshain/Kreuzberg)
Celebrate the first weekend of the month by heading down to Theater im Kino’s open stage. Unlike other open mics in Berlin, TiK’s provides drums, piano, guitar and bass, allowing you to simply come along with a group of your friends. Each performer can play three songs for a maximum of fifteen minutes, so there’s plenty of opportunity to try out something new here.
Sunday
Kindl Stuben, Sonnenallee 92, 12045 Berlin (Neukölln)
After a day of rest from open mic performance, bring your weekend to a close at Kindl Stuben. This cosy and intimate bar is truly an institution within the Berlin music scene, with countless artists taking their place on its tiny stage. In a great location with friendly bar staff, you are guaranteed a great night of music here.
More open mic events in Berlin
If the list has left you hungry for more, head on over to Berlin Sessions to check out other jam sessions on offer.
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