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:
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 18041 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Notes: A classic tavern setting for performers.
Mondays:
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:
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 2219 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Details: All performance types, genres, skill-level, identities, and ages welcome.
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 5257 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Notes: A welcoming environment for musicians to perform.
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 7115 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Notes: A lively bluegrass jam open to all skill levels.
Wednesdays:
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.
Time: 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Location: 818 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
Notes: Late-night jam sessions with cider offerings.
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.
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:
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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