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Carrboro Open Mic Night

Date: Mon, Oct 19, 2026

Time: 7:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Venue: Speakeasy, Carrboro

Price: Free

Category: Community

Calling all musicians, poets, comedians, storytellers, and lovers of live local art, Carrboro Open Mic is calling to you! Whether you’re stepping on stage for the first time or you’re a seasoned performer, this is a welcoming and supportive space to share your voice and connect with the community. All art forms welcome: music, poetry, comedy, spoken word, storytelling & moreFriendly, inclusive vibesSupportive audience and creative energyCome perform or just come listen Our ever-talented and charismatic host, John Pardue sets the tone with a warm and welcoming energy for all newcomers. How It Works Sign-ups start at 7:30pm Performances are from 8pm-12am Slots are 10 minutes each First come, first served Drink specials available! We encourage all of our participants and audience members alike to give some love to our neighbors, Steel String Brewery across the street, who host open mic from 6pm-11pm on Mondays as well! You can find them at: 106A S Greensboro St Carrboro, NC This event is rooted in respect, creativity, and community. Come as you are and cheer each other on. Bring your friends, bring your art, bring your energy.

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Community · Carrboro

Carrboro Open Mic Night

“Sign-ups start at 7:30 PM, so get there early since it is first come, first served.”

When
Mon–Tue
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
7:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Where
Speakeasy
Carrboro, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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Carrboro Open Mic Night is a weekly community talent showcase held at the Speakeasy where local musicians, poets, comedians, and storytellers perform short sets. Hosted by John Pardue, the evening offers a supportive space for both first-time performers and seasoned local artists to share their work. Sign-ups begin at 7:30 PM on a first-come, first-served basis, and performances run from 8:00 PM until midnight. Admission is free, and each performer gets a ten-minute slot. Because of the late hours and the bar setting, this event is best suited for parents of older teenagers or for a casual date night. This event makes a great addition to your weekend plans if you want to support the local creative scene without spending a fortune. It is a low-pressure way to hear new music and spoken word in a friendly, neighborhood environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an age restriction for the Carrboro Open Mic Night?
While the event is free and open to the community, it takes place at the Speakeasy and runs late into the night, making it most appropriate for adults and older teenagers.
How do performers sign up for a slot?
In-person sign-ups start at 7:30 PM at the venue. Slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and each performer is allotted ten minutes.

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Carrboro Open Mic Night runs Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 7:30 PM - 12:00 AM.

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Speakeasy is at 100 East Main Street, Carrboro, NC 27510, Carrboro, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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