SEATTLE OPEN MICS & JAMS

Seattle’s vibrant music scene offers numerous open mic nights and jam sessions for musicians and enthusiasts to connect and showcase their talents. Here’s a curated list of venues hosting regular events; let us know if we missed any in the comments! 

Sundays: 

Jazz Jam at Darrell’s Tavern

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: 18041 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Notes: A classic tavern setting for performers.

Mondays:

Mo Jam Mondays at Nectar Lounge

Time: 7:30 PM – Midnight

Location: 412 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Notes: A dynamic jam session featuring a house band with rotating guest musicians. 

Tuesdays:

Open Mic at Cottontail Club

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: 2219 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Details: All performance types, genres, skill-level, identities, and ages welcome.

Open Mic at The Kraken Bar & Lounge

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: 5257 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Notes: A welcoming environment for musicians to perform. 

Bluegrass Open Jam Session at Little Red Hen

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: 7115 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Notes:  A lively bluegrass jam open to all skill levels. 

Wednesdays: 

Open Mic at Tim’s Tavern

Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Location: 9655 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106

Notes:  A community-focused open mic night hosted by Jack Blood. 

Cider Jam Sessions at a/stir

Time: 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Location: 818 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122

Notes: Late-night jam sessions with cider offerings.

Open Mic at The Blue Moon

Time: 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Location: 712 NE 45th St Seattle, WA 9810

Notes:  A community-focused open mic night in the U-District. 

Open Mic at Skylark Cafe

Time: 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Location: 3803 delridge way sw, seattle, wa 98106

Notes: Full 16-track recordings of your set are available for purchase. 

Fridays: 

C & P Coffee Company Open Mic Night

Time: 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM

Location: 15612 California Avenue SW Seattle, WA 98136

Notes: It happens monthly on the second Friday of each month hosted by Tom Humphreys.

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