Why Every Comedian Should Originate their Own Open Mic Comedy Spot

First things first — you’re still going to open mics, right? You’ve got your five minutes. Maybe you’ve even got a few different five-minute bits you rotate through. You keep showing up, keep practicing, and somewhere along the way you realize… you’re starting to run a little long.

You’re comfortable on stage now. You’re getting the flashlight twice because you keep going over time. You know what that means?

It’s time for you to start your own open mic.

You’ve been flying around hitting mics — now it’s time to leave the nest and build your own.

🏠 How to Build Your Own Comedy Nest

Here’s how it works: every bar in America has one thing in common — Monday.
Monday is the slowest day of the week for any bar. The vibe is empty, the owner’s half-bored, and the liquor bottles are just sitting there looking at each other like, “We might not make it tonight.”

That’s your opportunity.

Walk in with confidence and say:

“Hey, my name’s [Your Name], and I’d love to bring people in here on a Monday night. I’m looking for a place to start a weekly stand-up comedy open mic.”

That’s it. That’s your pitch.

The bar owner (or whoever’s working) will listen — because nobody else is offering to fill their slowest night for free.

Once comedians hear there’s a new mic, they’ll start coming through. Word spreads fast. Soon, you’ve got comics, crowds, and that beautiful snowball effect that builds a real comedy community.

And the best part?
Your startup cost: $0.

Just ambition, a Bluetooth speaker, and a dream.

🍸 Find Your Day — and Your Spot

It doesn’t always have to be Monday. Most bars are dead Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. You could even find a quiet Sunday, or if you’re bold — find that one bar that’s somehow dead on a Friday and bring it to life.

The rule is simple:
You find a day.
You find a place that serves liquor.
You open up a comedy joint.
And you start.

Hey, you can try alternative comedy if you want — give it a shot. But let me tell you something: stick with what works.
People are not coming out at night to sip on hazelnut coffee and “ponder life.” They want to laugh, drink, and forget about their job till tomorrow.

Give the people what they came for.

🎭 Pro Tip: Keep It a Comedy Mic

If you’re going to run an open mic comedy night, please — just keep it open mic for comics.
One of the quickest ways to piss off new comedians is to throw a banjo player right in the middle of a comedy lineup.

This ain’t “America’s Got Talents.” It’s comedy night.
Keep it laughs-only, and you’ll build something that comedians actually want to be a part of.