Open Mic & Jams

Open Mics

Here's a list of open mics in Christchurch! Make sure to confirm details via links, as details may change. All events are free unless otherwise stated.

Updated April 2026

Mondays

• 7:00 PM: Open mic at Galaxy Arcade, Central Chch - 1st & 3rd Monday of the month

Tuesdays

• 8 PM - Inner city Jam (Open Mic) @ A Rolling Stone 

  • All welcome for instrumental open mic slots or to join the jam, bands welcome, full backline available + live mixing

Wednesdays

• 6:30 PM: Open Mic at Crafted Coffee Co, Riccarton 

  • Mixed media; poetry welcome. Piano and guitar available.

• 6:30 PM: Open Mic at The Brewers Merivale

• 7:00 PM: Darkroom Open Mic at Darkroom, Central Chch- First Wednesday of the month

• 9:00 PM: Open mic at Fat Eddie's, CBD

• 9:30 PM: Open Mic Night w/Anand at Boos, Central Chch 

Thursdays

• 7:00 PM: Open Mic Night in The Lair at Evil Genius, Ferrymead

• 7:00 PM: Open mic @ Sideline Tavern, Richmond

• 8:00 PM: Live Band Karaoke at Fat Eddie's, CBD

Fridays 

• 7:00 PM: Open Mic at Crazy Horse Hammersley, Shirley (first and third Friday of the month)

• 7:30 PM: Friday Open Mic at The Embankment Tavern, Phillipstown

Sundays

• 4:00 PM: Open Mic at Sharky's Bar & Cafe 

• 6:00 PM: Canterbury Blues Club Open Mic & Jam Night Third Sunday of the month, 6 PM @ A Rolling Stone

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