2 venues in Tampa host open mic comedy nights. Find your stage and sign up to perform.
Side Splitters is celebrating 33 years in Tampa Bay! Side Splitters won “Best Comedy Club, Best Comedy Open Mic, and Best Comedy Venue” in the Best of the Bay awards in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025!
Tampa Funny Bone Comedy Club features premier stand-up comedians that bring a great evening of entertainment to you.
Tampa's open-mic comedy scene offers two distinct stages for your comedic voice. Side Splitters Comedy Club hosts its acclaimed Comic's Night Out, an award-winning open mic where performers get five minutes to showcase material. To secure a spot, email [email protected] in advance. Audiences can expect a two-item minimum, satisfied with food or drinks, ensuring a lively atmosphere. This established club nurtures local talent alongside national headliners, offering a professional environment for development. Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa presents its Mic Nite on their dedicated bar stage. This open mic offers five-minute sets and operates on an in-person sign-up basis, starting at 7:00 PM. Admission is free, making it accessible for performers and audience members, though you must be 21 or older to enter or perform. Tampa's comedy culture is a dynamic blend of supportive peers and discerning audiences, fostering a scene where originality and stage presence are highly valued. You'll notice genuine camaraderie among comics, yet a healthy competitive spirit that pushes everyone to refine their craft. For first-timers, arrive early for sign-ups at Funny Bone, as spots fill quickly, and be prepared for an engaged crowd that appreciates well-crafted jokes and authentic delivery.