Open Mic & Jams

Open Mics

Here's a list of open mics and opportunities to join in the music around Christchurch! Something missing? Contact us

Updated 14/10/2025

Wednesdays

• 6:30 PM: Open Mic at Crafted Coffee Co, Riccarton

• 7:00 PM: Darkroom Open Mic at Darkroom, Central Chch- First Wednesday of the month

• 9:30 PM: Open Mic Night w/Anand at Boos, Central Chch

Thursdays

• 7:00 PM: Open Mic Night in The Lair at Evil Genius, Ferrymead

• 7:30 PM: Singalong at Pegasus Arms, CBD - Last Thursday of the month

• 8:00 PM: Live Band Karaoke at Fat Eddies, CBD

Fridays 

• 7:00 PM: Open Mic at Crazy Horse Hammersley, Shirley (first and third Friday of the month)

• 7:30 PM: Friday Open Mic at The Embankment Tavern, Phillipstown

Sundays

• 4 PM: Open Mic at Sharky's Bar & Cafe 

Jam Sessions

Traditional Folk Sessions

• Most Mondays 7:30 PM @ The Pegasus Arms (Irish)

• Tuesdays 7 PM @ The Bog (Irish)

• Fridays 8 PM @ Finnegans Irish Pub (Irish)

• Sundays 4:30 PM @ The Little Fiddle (Irish)

• Acoustic English Folk Session - First weekend of the month (check for a day), A Rolling Stone (English)

• Appalachian Jam - Periodically, TBC @ A Rolling Stone

See Facebook for more info or learn about Irish Sessions here

Jazz

• First and Third Tuesday of the Month, 7 PM - Jazz Up @ Good Times Comedy Club

Blues

• Third Sunday of the month, 6 PM - Open Mic & Jam Night with Canterbury Blues Club @ A Rolling Stone 

Misc Jams + Music Nights

• Tuesdays 8 PM - Inner city Jam hosted by Ritchie & Nick @ A Rolling Stone

• 7:00 PM: Ale House Rock at Altiora, CBD (Arts Centre) - Second Thursday of the month

• Sundays once a month - Brazilian Jams @ Space Academy

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