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Open Mics

Utah Open Mics ♫ Locations & Map ♫
Local Talent ♫ Live Music Performances

We’ve listed these locations because they’ve hosted Open Mic nights in the past, although many are not consistent in this offering.

Salt Lake Area

West Jordan Open Mic Night
Saturdays 7 pm
High Point Coffee, West Jordan

Bountiful Open Mic Night
Saturdays 8–10 pm
Main Street, Bountiful

Tailgate Tavern
Sundays
3550 S State St, South Salt Lake

Hog Wallow Pub Open Jam
Mondays 9 pm
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Cottonwood Heights

The Green Pig Pub
Mondays Open Blues Jam With Live Band
31 E 400 S, Downtown, Salt Lake

Trolley Square
Mondays, 7 pm
Trolley Square, Salt Lake

Sugar House Coffee
Tuesdays, 7 pm
2011 1100 E, Sugar House

Salt Lake City Open Mic
Tuesdays
Pat’s BBQ, Salt Lake

Sound Bites at the Gateway Free New
Wednesdays, Noon–2 pm
Restaurant Row, Gateway, Salt Lake

Open Mic Night at North Shore Free
Thursdays Monthly 2nd Thursday 
Daybreak, South Jordan

Magna Open Mic Night New
Monthly,  Various Days, 6:30–9:30 pm
Magna Library, 2675 S 8950 W

Downtown Lunch Bunch Free
Weekdays 12-1 pm (Summer)
Gallivan Center, Downtown, Salt Lake

Comedy Open Mic

Athena Beans Coffee House & Bistro  
Mondays 8 pm Comedy Open Mic
111 W 9000 S, Sandy 

Wiseguys Downtown Comedy Open Mic 
Wednesdays, 7 pm $5
The Gateway, Salt Lake

Club 90 Open Mic Comedy New
Thursday & Friday Weekly, 7:30 pm
Club 90, Sandy

Occasionally

Park City

The Cabin NEW
Mondays 8 pm
427 Main St, Park City

Provo Utah Valley

Velour Live Music Gallery  
Wednesdays, Weekly Open Mic
135 N University Ave, Provo

Heart & Seoul Karaoke Open Mic
Friday & Saturdays 6–12 pm
52 W Center St, Provo

ImprovBroadway  Open Mic Comedy
Mondays 8 pm
496 900 E, Provo

Ogden North Utah

The Outlaw Saloon Open Mic
Mondays 7–11 pm
1254 W 2100 S St, West Haven, UT

Harp And Hound Comedy Open Mic
Mondays,  8 pm
2550 Washington Blvd, Ogden

Live Music at Slackwater
Regular Nightly Shows, 5:30-9:30 pm
Slackwater Pub & Pizzeria, Ogden

Lighthouse Lounge
130 25th St, Ogden

Logan

The Cache Bar Logan

St. George

The Harbor  St. George

Perks!  St. George

Moab

The Blue Pig  Moab

Past Events

View Past Utah Open Mic Events

January

Orem Tuesday Tunes Free
Listen to Local Utah Musicians
January 16, 2024, 6–8 pm
University Place, Orem

Orem Tuesday Tunes New 2025
Listen to Local Utah Musicians
January 28, 2025, Tuesdays, 5–7 pm
Urban Court, University Place, Orem

February

Pleasant Grove Open Mic Night Free
February 3, 2025, 1st Monday, 6–8 pm
Grove Station, Pleasant Grove

Provo Open Mic Night
February 26, 2025, Wednesdays, 8 pm
Velour Live Music Gallery, Provo

IAMA Acoustic Showcase
Utah Local Talent
February 27, 2025, Thursday, 6:30–8:30 pm
Pat’s BBQ, Salt Lake

March

Pleasant Grove Open Mic Night Free
March 3, 2025, 1st Monday, 6–8 pm
Grove Station, Pleasant Grove

Orem Tuesday Tunes New 2025
Listen to Local Utah Musicians
March 18, 2025, Tuesdays, 5–7 pm
Urban Court, University Place, Orem

Provo Open Mic Night
March 26, 2025, Wednesdays, 8 pm
Velour Live Music Gallery, Provo

West Jordan Open Mic Night Free
March 31, 2025, Saturdays, 7 pm
High Point Coffee, West Jordan

Open Mic Night Monday New
Trolley Square Alliance Theatre
March 31, 2025, Mondays, 7:30 pm
Trolley Square, Salt Lake

Live Music at Hog Wallow
Monday Night Open Jam
March 31, 2025, Mondays, 9 pm
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Cottonwood Heights

April

Orem Tuesday Tunes New 2024
Listen to Local Utah Musicians
April 2, 2024, Tuesdays, 6–8 pm
University Place, Orem

Pleasant Grove Open Mic Night Free
April 7, 2025, 1st Monday, 6–8 pm
Grove Station, Pleasant Grove

Classical Guitar Open Mic Night Free 2023
April 21, 2023, 7 pm
Arlette Day Cultural Arts Centre, Murray

Utah Classical Guitar Open Mic New 2024
April 26, 2024, 7–8:30 pm
Arlette Day Cultural Arts Center, Murray

Live Music at Hog Wallow
Monday Night Open Jam
April 28, 2025, Mondays, 9 pm
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Cottonwood Heights

May

Pleasant Grove Open Mic Night Free
May 5, 2025, 1st Monday, 6–8 pm
Grove Station, Pleasant Grove

Daybreak Open Mic Night Free
Showcasing Utah Talent
May 8, 2025, Monthly, 6:30–9 pm
The Cove House, Daybreak

Open Mic Night New 2024
Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse
May 16, 2024, 7–9:30 pm
Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse, American Fork

Live Music at Hog Wallow
Monday Night Open Jam
May 26, 2025, Mondays, 9 pm
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Cottonwood Heights

Provo Open Mic Night
Wednesdays
May 28, 2025, Wednesdays, 8 pm
Velour Live Music Gallery, Provo

West Jordan Open Mic Night Free
Saturdays
May 31, 2025, Saturdays, 7 pm
High Point Coffee, West Jordan

June

Pleasant Grove Open Mic Night Free
1st Mondays
June 2, 2025, 1st Monday, 6–8 pm
Grove Station, Pleasant Grove

Provo Open Mic Night New 2025
Local Talent Showcase
June 6, 2025, Monthly, 7 – 8:30 pm
Provo City Library, Provo

Daybreak Open Mic Night Free
Showcasing Utah Talent
June 12, 2025, Monthly, 6:30–9 pm
The Cove House, Daybreak

Sugar House Coffee New 2025
Tuesdays
June 24, 2025, Tuesdays, 7 pm
2011 1100 E, Sugar House

Salt Lake City Open Mic
Tuesdays
June 24, 2025, Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Pat’s BBQ, Salt Lake

Provo Open Mic Night
Wednesdays
June 25, 2025, Wednesdays, 8 pm
Velour Live Music Gallery, Provo

West Jordan Open Mic Night Free
Saturdays
June 28, 2025, Saturdays, 7 pm
High Point Coffee, West Jordan

Live Music at Hog Wallow
Monday Night Open Jam
June 30, 2025, Mondays, 9 pm
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Cottonwood Heights

July

Daybreak Open Mic Night Free
Showcasing Utah Talent
July 10, 2025, Monthly, 6:30–9 pm
The Cove House, Daybreak

West Jordan Open Mic Night Free
Saturdays
July 26, 2025, Saturdays, 7 pm
High Point Coffee, West Jordan

Bountiful Open Mic Night
Live Music, Poetry & Comedy
July 26, 2025, Saturdays, 8–10 pm
Main Street, Bountiful

Live Music at Hog Wallow
Monday Night Open Jam
July 28, 2025, Mondays, 9 pm
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Cottonwood Heights

Sugar House Coffee New 2025
Tuesdays
July 29, 2025, Tuesdays, 7 pm
2011 1100 E, Sugar House

Salt Lake City Open Mic
Tuesdays
July 29, 2025, Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Pat’s BBQ, Salt Lake

Provo Open Mic Night
Wednesdays
July 30, 2025, Wednesdays, 8 pm
Velour Live Music Gallery, Provo

August

Daybreak Open Mic Night Free
Showcasing Utah Talent
August 8, 2024, Monthly, 6:30–9 pm
North Shore, Daybreak

Live Music at Hog Wallow
Monday Night Open Jam
August 25, 2025, Mondays, 9 pm
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Cottonwood Heights

Sugar House Coffee New 2025
Tuesdays
August 26, 2025, Tuesdays, 7 pm
2011 1100 E, Sugar House

Salt Lake City Open Mic
Tuesdays
August 26, 2025, Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Pat’s BBQ, Salt Lake

Provo Open Mic Night
Wednesdays
August 27, 2025, Wednesdays, 8 pm
Velour Live Music Gallery, Provo

Downtown Lunch Bunch Free
Utah Local Live Music
August 30, 2024, Weekdays M-F, Noon
Gallivan Center, Downtown, Salt Lake

West Jordan Open Mic Night Free
Saturdays
August 30, 2025, Saturdays, 7 pm
High Point Coffee, West Jordan

Bountiful Open Mic Night
Live Music, Poetry & Comedy
August 30, 2025, Saturdays, 8–10 pm
Main Street, Bountiful

September

Pleasant Grove Open Mic Night Free
1st Mondays
September 8, 2025, 1st Monday, 6–8 pm
Grove Station, Pleasant Grove

Open Mic Night at Sandy Amphitheater Big Stage
September 11, 2023, 7:30 pm
Sandy Amphitheater, Sandy

Daybreak Open Mic Night Free
Showcasing Utah Talent
September 12, 2024, Monthly, 6:30–9 pm
North Shore, Daybreak

Solitude Open Mic
Locals Share Music & Poetry
September 18, 2025, 5–8 pm
Thirsty Squirrel, Solitude Mountain Resort, BCC

Provo Open Mic Night
Wednesdays
September 24, 2025, Wednesdays, 8 pm
Velour Live Music Gallery, Provo

October

Pleasant Grove Open Mic Night Free
October 1, 2024, 1st Tuesday, 6–8 pm
Grove Station, Pleasant Grove

Provo Open Mic Night
October 23, 2024, Wednesdays, 8 pm
Velour Live Music Gallery, Provo

IAMA Acoustic Showcase
Utah Local Talent
October 24, 2024, Thursday, 6:30–8:30 pm
Pat’s BBQ, Salt Lake

Bountiful Open Mic Night
October 26, 2024, Saturdays, 8–10 pm
Main Street, Bountiful

West Jordan Open Mic Night Free
October 27, 2024, Saturdays, 7 pm
High Point Coffee, West Jordan

Open Mic Night Monday New
Trolley Square Alliance Theatre
October 28, 2024, Mondays, 7:30 pm
Trolley Square, Salt Lake

Live Music at Hog Wallow
Monday Night Open Jam
October 28, 2024, Mondays, 9 pm
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Cottonwood Heights

November

Pleasant Grove Open Mic Night Free
November 5, 2024, 1st Tuesday, 6–8 pm
Grove Station, Pleasant Grove

West Jordan Open Mic Night Free
November 23, 2024, Saturdays, 7 pm
High Point Coffee, West Jordan

Open Mic Night Monday New
Trolley Square Alliance Theatre
November 25, 2024, Mondays, 7:30 pm
Trolley Square, Salt Lake

Live Music at Hog Wallow
Monday Night Open Jam
November 25, 2024, Mondays, 9 pm
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Cottonwood Heights

Provo Open Mic Night
November 27, 2024, Wednesdays, 8 pm
Velour Live Music Gallery, Provo

IAMA Acoustic Showcase
Utah Local Talent
November 28, 2024, Thursday, 6:30–8:30 pm
Pat’s BBQ, Salt Lake

West Jordan Open Mic Night Free
November 30, 2024, Saturdays, 7 pm
High Point Coffee, West Jordan

December

Daybreak Open Mic Night Free
December 14, 2023, Monthly, 6:30–9 pm
Biscotts at The HUB, Daybreak

IAMA Acoustic Music Concert Series

Intermountain Acoustic Music Association

IAMA Acoustic Showcase
Utah Local Talent
Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 pm
Pat’s BBQ, Salt Lake

Thursdays 6:30–8:30 pm

IAMA Acoustic Music Concert Series
Intermountain Acoustic Music Association
Various Salt Lake Locations

Utah Open Mics
Utah Local Talent Calendar

Acoustic Music Venues

A listing of Coffee Houses, Restaurants, Cafes, Bars  & the like featuring Live Acoustic Music, Local Talent & Open Mics. Not all venues are consistent in this offering.

2024 Featured Events

Cinnabar Après Music Free
Beautiful Mountain Setting
Friday, Saturday & Sundays, 3:30–6 pm
Snowbasin Mountain Resort, Ogden

Mountain Time Music Concert Series Free
Multiple Weekly Performances
Park City & Mountain Resort Locations

Salt Lake Area

Hog Wallow Pub
Acoustic Featured Often
3200 E Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd
Cottonwood Heights

Live Acoustic Music
Utah Local Talent
Thursday–Sunday 2023, Multiple Times
Slackwater Pub & Pizzeria, Salt Lake, Sandy & Ogden

Live Music at SeventyOne
Thursdays & Sundays,  6–9 pm
Cliff Lodge, Snowbird

Live Music at The Aerie
Friday & Saturday Nights, 7–10 pm
The Aerie Lodge, Snowbird

Park City Area

The Spur Bar & Grill  Best
352 Main St, Park City

Silver Star Cafe Acoustic Music
Thursday–Saturday, 7:30–10 pm
1825 Three Kings Dr, Park City

The Riverhorse
540 Main St, Park City

Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa
Summer Concert Series
784 Resort Dr, Midway

Ogden North Salt Lake Area

Davis Arts Small Stage Series Free
Regular Performances
445 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton

Slackwater Pub & Pizzeria  Best
1895 Washington Blvd, Ogden

Cinnabar Après Music New
Local Acoustic Music Weekends
Snowbasin Mountain Resort, Huntsville

Occasionally

Provo Utah County Area

Velour Live Music Gallery
135 N University Ave, Provo

Springville Museum of Art
126 E 400 S, Springville

Art City Coffee
1715 W 500 S, Springville

Acoustic Music Organizations

Acoustic Music Playlist – A Free Collection of Music for your listening pleasure!

*Is it open mike or open mic? I’ve seen it spelled both ways. So I checked my dictionary, which lists mike as the preferred spelling, and mic as a variant. Other dictionaries I consulted didn’t include mic at all. Still unsatisfied, I checked Bryan A. Garner’s Dictionary of Modern American Usage (1998 edition). Garner argues, “Whereas mike more immediately suggests the pronunciation, mic more immediately suggests the longer form. All in all, mic might be considered preferable.”

Past Events

Morgan Thomas Acoustic Music Free
Davis Arts Small Stage Series
November 18, 2022, 6 pm
445 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton

Acoustic Music at the Ridge Cafe
Sundays 1 pm & Wednesdays 6 pm
14886 Traverse Ridge Rd, Draper

Leatherheads Sports Bar & Grill
Webpage Down? March 30, 2022
Thursday Nights 2021,  9 pm
12147 State St, Draper

Acoustic Music Stroll Free
Jordan River above Jordan Park
May 4, 18, 2023, 6-8 pm

Busker Fest
Acoustic Music Along Jordan River Parkway
May 26-27, 2023, Multiple Times
Main Street, Downtown, Salt Lake

Acoustic Music at the Hog Wallow

Named after a rapid on the Green River, The Hog Wallow Pub is located kitty-corner to the historic Old Mill ruin at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon, renowned for some of the best snow on earth. It is the latest reincarnation of the oldest and most notorious bar in the Cottonwood Heights area.

Since its opening, Hog Wallow has received a number of awards including City Search’s “Best Outdoor Bar,” City Weekly’s “Best Neighborhood Bar” and “Best Escape From Downtown,” and Salt Lake Magazine’s “Best Suburban Bar.”

Hog Wallow Pub
3200 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Salt Lake

Kilby Court

  • All-Age Music Venue
  • Record Label
  • Recording Studio
  • Concert Promotions Company

A tad light on the square footage, but this music scene certainly isn’t lacking. The stage is set at the front of a large garage, with adequate floor space and a few risers in the back. A small courtyard outside provides extra standing room when the inside exceeds maximum capacity. The building isn’t state-of-the-art, but the sound system and lighting is quite good.

Kilby Court
748 W Kilby Court
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Musical Artists of Utah

Acoustic | Folk | Americana | Singer-Songwriters

Bluegrass

Celtic | Irish | Scottish

Country

Christian

Easy Listening | Healing

New Age

Middle Eastern | Tribal | Belly Dancing

Rock | Alternative | Punk

Pop Music

Jazz | Band Music

Classical

Reggae Music

Blues Music

Other

House | Trance | Techno | Rave

Rap

Recording Studio’s

Music Organizations

Local

Intermountain Acoustic Music Association IAMA
The Park City Chamber Music Society – Park City, Utah
Utah Scottish Association

International

Americana Music Association

LDS Musicians

Misc

November – International Drumming Month

Acoustic Music Playlist – A Free Collection of Music for your listening pleasure!