The 2019 Guide to the Best Open Mic Nights in Philadelphia

When it comes to music, Philadelphia has never been short on talent.  Since even before the Gamble & Huff days, Philly has always been a hub for music.  Many homegrown super stars have came out of the city of brotherly love.  Legendary singers such as Pattie LaBelle, Jill Scott, Teddy Pendergrass, Hall & Oates, The Stylistics and too many more to name.   Every single one of these folks started in neighborhood bars and local stages including open mics.  Going to open mics not only exposes you to great new music but also you never know which rising star you’ll see on any given night.  So if you’re interested in checking out the best and brightest talent Philly has to offer or if you want to show the world what you got, here is the 2019 guide to the best open mic nights in Philadelphia.

MONDAYS

Milk Boy South Street (Homegrown Open Mic Mondays)

Every Monday | 7 pm -10 pm | 401 South Street | FREE

The Grape Room 

Every Monday | 8 pm- 12 am | 105 Grape St. | FREE

Fergie’s Pub

Every Monday | 9 pm-12 am | 1214 Sansom St. | FREE

The Fire (Monday Sanctuary)

Every Second Monday | 8-12 am | 412 W Girard Ave. | FREE

TUESDAYS

Time

Every Tuesday | 9 pm – 1 am | 1315 Sansom St. | FREE

The Raven Lounge

Every Tuesday | 1718 Sansom St. | 9 pm – 2 am | FREE

World Cafe Live (Philly Rising Open Mic)

First Tuesdays | 6 pm – 1 am |  3025 Walnut St. | FREE

Bourbon & Branch (Rents Due)

First Tuesdays | 8 pm – 2 am | 705 N. 2nd St. | $10

WEDNESDAYS

Connie’s Ric Rac

Every Wednesday | 8 pm – 12 am | 1132 S. 9th St. | FREE

El Bar 

Every Wednesday | 8:30 pm- 11:30 pm | 1356 N Front St. | FREE

AMF Creatives Hub (Uptown Open Mic)

Every Wednesday | 7:30 pm 1- am | 5816 Old York Rd. | $10

THURSDAYS

McGillin’s Olde Ale House

Every Thursday | 9:30 pm – 2am | 1310 Drury St. | FREE