Your Guide to Beijing's Weekly Open Mics
One thing that is really amazing about Beijing is all the different communities there are and opportunities for people to show and grow their talents, or simply watch and admire others doing this. It is especially true for musicians and comedians with there being open mics on almost every day of the week around the city.
So, without further ado, here is our roundup of the comedy and music open mics in Beijing.
Tokyo Lounge - Music Open Mic
Time: 9:30pm
Deals for performers: One free drink for all musician participants
Instruments available: Guitar, piano and drums
Miles Bar - Jam Session
Time: 9:30pm
Deals for performers: Not specifically, but you can pay RMB 120 for all you can drink on select cocktails
Instruments available: Yes
Ossie Bar and Restaurant - Music Open Mic
Time: 8:30pm
Deals for performers: Performers receive a free drink
Instruments available: Yes
Jianghu Bar – Jazz Jam Sessions
Time: 9pm
Deals for performers: None
Instruments available: Yes
Paddy O'Sheas Comedy Open Mic
Time: 9pm
Deals for performers: Free drink for performers
Extras: Opportunity to win a free shot by going up and telling a one liner
Underground Club – Open Mic Jam Sessions
Time: 10:30pm
Deals for performers: Free complimentary drinks for all performers
Instruments available: Yes
Pi Bar – Open Mic
Time: 9pm
Deals for performers: Free beer for performers all night long
Instruments available: Yes
Soi – Music Open Mic (different theme each week)
Time: 9pm
Deals for performers: Best performer will win a RMB 300 drink voucher
Instruments available: Guitar, keyboard and drums
Aurora Comedy Open Mic
Time: 8:30pm
Deals for performers: Free drink for performers
Extras: Drinks are buy one get one free
Paddy O’Sheas – Music Open Mic
Time: 9pm
Deals for performers: One free drink for all musician participants
Instruments available: Guitar, bass, keyboard and drums
Lush – Music Open Mic
Time: 9pm
Deals for performers: None
Instruments available: Guitar, keyboard and drums
Aurora – Open Mic Karaoke
Time: 9pm
Deals for performers: None
Instruments available: No
Nugget – Music Open Mic (doesn’t run every week)
Time: 8:30pm
Deals for performers: Free drink and audio recording for all performers
Instruments available: Yes
Soi – Jam Session
Time: 9pm
Deals for performers: None
Instruments available: Guitar, keyboard and drums
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Images: Unsplash Marrhias Wagner, courtesy of the venues
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