Looking for Music Open Mics in New Jersey?

The other week we heard from a South Orange musician looking for help finding open mics in the area for music. We went scouring and came up with a list we passed on to that one musician, and now, we share the list here!

If you're aware of additional music open mics around New Jersey we can add to this list, let us know!

Sundays

Ringside Pub, Caldwell, NJ, Essex County

9:30 pm - 1:30 am, weekly

Join us for Open Mic every Sunday at Ringside starting at 9:30pm and going till 1:30am!!! All musicians are welcome! The pub is open 12 noon till 1:30am with Happy Hour from 12 till 7!

Mondays

Agave MX, Cranford, NJ, Essex County

7:30 pm, weekly

OPEN MIC: 7pm signup at the door. 10 minute sets all genres; musicians acoustic only please. Audience interactive.Text (908) 858-5002 to reserve a spot. Wine, sangria, Mexican apps available. No Cover. 1 item purchase please

Wednesdays

Bernie's Hillside Lounge, Chester, NJ, Morris County

7:00 pm, weekly

Bull N Bear Brewery, Summit, NJ, Union County

7:00 - 10:00 pm, first and third Wednesdays

Open Mic with Garrett. No cover.

Madison Community Arts Center, Madison, NJ, Morris County

7:00 pm, second Wednesdays

Fridays

The Folk Project Open Stage, Morristown, NJ, Morris County

7:30 pm, second Fridays of the month

The Folk Project Open Stage, North Jersey’s premier open stage, is back live on the second  Friday of every month. The  Main Stage features two-song (or  ten  minutes, whichever is shorter) sign-up slots for our audience. To sign up to perform email Chairman Todd at openstage@folkproject.org.

Admission: $7 at the door only (tickets for the live show not available online.)  Children 12 and under free but must be accompanied by parent or guardian.