6 venues in Los Angeles host open mic comedy nights. Find your stage and sign up to perform.
The Hollywood Comedy is a stand-up comedy club in Los Angeles, California. This Los Angeles venue hosts regular open mic nights alongside headliner shows, with tickets from $15-$20. Find show schedules, tickets, and venue details on ComedyClubFinder.
The Upright Citizens Brigade is home for all things comedy. With shows seven nights a week, UCB has become the home for alternative comedy — improv, sketch, stand-up, and yes, all the wonderfully weird shit in between.
The Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) is a world-renowned comedy theater and comedy school with live shows seven nights a week in Los Angeles.
In 1979, after a dispute over club owners refusing to pay comedians, teenager Jamie Masada recognized the need for a new venue and opened the Laugh Factory, making it the first comedy club to pay its performers.
Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe at 2106 Hyperion Ave in Silver Lake is one of Los Angeles' most beloved independent comedy and variety theaters, combining a full-service cafe with an intimate 99-seat black-box performance space. The venue has been a cornerstone of the Silver Lake arts community, presenting stand-up comedy, improv, sketch, musical comedy, and variety shows in a warm, neighborhood-bar atmosphere. The theater runs a packed weekly calendar of shows Wednesday through Sunday, with ticket prices typically ranging from $10 to $25. The attached cafe serves food and drinks before and during performances, making it a full evening destination. Open mic nights give emerging comedians regular stage time, and the venue's reputation for booking both established names and rising talent has made it a must-visit for comedy fans exploring beyond the Hollywood club circuit. With a 4.7-star rating from over 380 Google reviews, Lyric Hyperion has earned consistent praise for its intimate atmosphere, quality programming, and community feel. Street parking is available on Hyperion Ave and Silver Lake Blvd. The venue is all-ages for most shows, with select 21+ events.
The Upstairs Comedy Club at 1415 S Los Angeles St in the Fashion District is a dedicated stand-up comedy venue bringing professional comedy to downtown Los Angeles. The club occupies a suite-level space with a full bar and food service, offering an intimate room designed for comedy with good sightlines and quality sound. The venue runs Thursday through Saturday evening shows featuring a mix of touring headliners and local Los Angeles talent, with ticket prices typically ranging from $15 to $30. Open mic nights provide a platform for emerging comedians in the downtown comedy scene. The 21-and-over policy creates an adult-focused atmosphere. With a 4.5-star rating from 70 Google reviews, The Upstairs has established itself as a reliable comedy destination in a part of downtown LA that has seen significant growth in nightlife and entertainment. Parking is available in nearby Fashion District lots, and the venue is accessible from the 10 and 110 freeways.
Los Angeles, the undisputed entertainment capital, offers a vibrant and diverse open-mic comedy scene that’s a proving ground for aspiring comedians and a treasure trove for comedy fans. While the city boasts legendary venues like Largo at the Coronet and the iconic Laugh Factory, the true heart of raw comedic talent often beats loudest at its open mics. You’ll find a welcoming, yet undeniably competitive, environment where comics hone their craft. Venues such as The Hollywood Comedy are known for their consistent open mic offerings, providing ample stage time for newcomers and seasoned performers alike. Acme Comedy also hosts dedicated open mic nights, often on Tuesdays, with sign-ups typically happening an hour or so before showtime. The Groundlings and Upright Citizens Brigade (including UCB LA Franklin) are more focused on improv and sketch, but their influence permeates the stand-up scene, fostering a culture of quick wit and character work. ComedySportz Los Angeles, similarly, leans into improvisational comedy. Many open mics in LA are free or have a minimal cover charge, making them accessible for both performers and audiences. Keep an eye on local comedy listings for specific nights and sign-up procedures, as they can vary. This is the city where legends like Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, and Conan O'Brien cut their teeth, and every open mic holds the promise of discovering the next big name in comedy.
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