An open mic (or open mike) at a venue such as a coffeehouse, nightclub, comedy club, or pub, amateurs or professionals may perform on stage, often for the first time or to promote an upcoming performance.
Wichita Falls, TX
The Iron Horse Pub in Wichita Falls, TX is the area’s premiere music venue with a state-of-the-art sound system, HD video projector, and stage. ...
Kerrville, TX
Pier 27 River Lounge is a quaint little place located right on the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, TX. Sit back and relax with a cold beer, cocktail, or a bite to eat on the back deck and enjoy Mother Nature at her finest. Enjoy live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ...
Austin, TX
Established in 1979, Cactus Café & Bar is one of Austin’s premier listening rooms. The Cactus is an intimate live music performance venue with a national reputation for showcasing the top local, regional, national and international acoustic music acts. The Cactus Café is located in the southwest corner of the historic Texas Union building on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. ...
Amarillo, TX
Whiskey River is Amarillo’s home for local live music and the coldest beer in town. Daily specials and happy hour, plus open mic, karaoke, pool, and darts. ...
Houston, TX
AvantGarden functions as everything from a performance art venue to a comfortable neighborhood pub. The rambling converted three-story house on lower Westheimer has a total of three performance areas: There are stages upstairs, downstairs and one outdoors for special occasions. On any given night you might find erotic poets, theater plays, belly dancers, hip-hoppers, rockers, mods, hippies, punks and goths, or any combination thereof. ...
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Houston, TX
McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, off Norfolk St in the Upper Kirby area, is an intimate Irish pub with the livest music in Texas, craft beer, wine and liquor and great food. The Houston pub features game nights, bar & grill, concert events, and a huge Saint Patrick’s Day party. ...
Walnut Springs, TX
Rattlesnake Roadhouse is a destination music venue known for showcasing incredible local musicians, a custom cocktail menu, cold beer and mouth-watering food. The bar has pool tables, a dance floor, an elevated stage for live music and food from Spydie’s Kitchen. ...
Houston, TX
The White Swan Live is Houston’s premier spot for the live concert experience. Established in 1937 on the historic East Side, the White Swan Live features performances from top local bands and bands from across the country performing all music genres; from hard hitting rock to smooth rhythmic blues. ...
Dallas, TX
Opening Bell Coffee is Dallas’ best acoustic live music venue and coffee bar with live music most nights and a great selection of fine wines and craft beers. ...
College Station, TX
Mo’s Irish Pub is the perfect place for game watching and to gather with friends. Featuring Irish American scratch cooking, live music and the perfect pint, Mo’s Irish Pub is home to College Station’s best Happy Hour, patio bar, burgers, over 40 large screen TVs and over 60 beers. ...
San Angelo, TX
The Penny Tap House is San Angelo’s favorite spot for live music, great food and the best drinks. ...
Fort Worth, TX
Located in the Fort Worth neighborhood of Near Southside, Distribution Bar Fort Worth has a laid-back, dive bar feel with craft beer, cocktails, pool tables, and TVs playing sports. ...
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Austin, TX
Boomerz is a neighborhood bar in Austin, TX, with karaoke, poker, and lots of pool tables. There is also live music, trivia, giant jenga, ping pong, and darts. ...
New Braunfels, TX
Riley’s Tavern is a historic tavern and live music venue in New Braunfels, TX. Since 1933. ...
Houston, TX
Acadia Live is a live music venue and local bar & grill in Houston, TX, featuring pool, poker, darts, open mic, and loud and live rock music. There’s also a nice deck and tiki-style patio. ...
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Brenham, TX
Established in 2004, Home Sweet Farm Market & Biergarten is a one-of-a-kind market and venue for live music and community events in downtown Brenham, TX. Visitors from across Texas enjoy this unique setting with the charm of a small town and a tragically hip atmosphere. Home Sweet Farm hosts live music every weekend, and a rotating selection of fun stuff to do each Thursday. ...
Huffman, TX
Lobello’s Pub is a local sport bar and pub in Huffaman, TX, offering live country music every Friday, Saturday and Tuesday. ...
Roanoke, TX
The Roanoke ChopShop in Roanoke,TX, is two separate venues; live music venue on the outside featuring picnic tables for seating and inside a full service restaurant. ...
Houston, TX
House of Blues Houston is comprised of four distinctive environments including a VIP club, a rocking restaurant and bar featuring delta-inspired cuisine, a small private event room, and a multi-story Music Hall. Each area features state-of-the-art staging, lighting and sound with lively bars throughout the entire venue. Foundation Room offers an upscale experience with the finest in food, craft cocktails, and live entertainment. ...
Denton, TX
Killer’s Tacos is a restaurant and DIY music venue in Denton, TX, serving beer, cider, and seltzers. The taco shop that rocks has stages indoors and out in the backyard. ...
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Kerrville, TX
Kerrville’s premier entertainment venue, Gravity Check Saloon & Arena has been purposely built to offer events of all kinds. The venue features a huge indoor stage, a spacious dance floor, plenty of seating, and always something exciting and entertaining happening; from live music, dining, pool tournaments, fun contests, equine events in the outdoor arena and more. ...
San Marcos, TX
Iconic Jack’s Roadhouse features live music, a full service bar, covered porch, and the friendliest staff in town. Come early, stay late. ...
Spicewood, TX
Poodie’s Roadhouse is an authentic Texas honky-tonk with live music, dancing, good food, cold beer and sensational sunsets. ...
Salado, TX
Barrow Brewing Company is a small-town microbrewery and beer garden located in historic Salado, TX. The taproom and beer garden at Barrow Brewing Company are the perfect place to hang out with friends, meet new people, and try local craft beer directly from the source. Barrow Brewing Company is family friendly and hosts a variety of events; everything from yoga to scientific seminars. There is live music on the weekends and at least one food truck on site every day. ...
Conroe, TX
The Corner Pub & Deli is simply the best place in Conroe, TX, to unwind and socialize, and features some of the most talented local, regional, and national musical artists in a friendly and relaxed environment. The Corner Pub also offers bands the opportunity to have their show professionally recorded with high quality audio and visual equipment: whether it is a livestream, music video shoot, live album recording or somewhere in between. ...
Dripping Springs, TX
Hudson’s on Mercer Street is a music school and venue in historic downtown Dripping Springs, TX. There is a bar area in front with a full stage for live performances and spaces for music lessons in back. ...
Galveston, TX
The historic Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is the best place to listen to live music in Galveston County. The music venue features Americana, folk, blues, and acoustic bands, with local, national and international acts. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe only hosts original music, no cover or tribute bands. ...
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Georgetown, TX
Roots Georgetown is a family friendly atmosphere, serving made from scratch eats, craft beer, wine and live music. Located on the square in the heart of Georgetown, TX. ...
San Antonio, TX
Established in 2012, Fitzgerald’s Bar & Live Music Venue in San Antonio, TX, is a large venue with a spacious stage. Join the open mic jam sessions Monday through Thursday nights or check out live local and national music on Friday and Saturday nights. There is a full bar with domestic, premium, and craft beers as well as a selection of spirits. ...
Corpus Christi, TX
House of Rock is a restaurant and bar located in the Marina Arts District in downtown Corpus Christi, TX. House of Rock is divided into three sections: The Venue, The Middle Bar and The Main Bar which includes The Kitchen. The Venue hosts many local, regional and national touring acts from a wide variety of genres, as well as private events. ...
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Fort Worth, TX
Lola’s Fort Worth is a casual indoor/outdoor bar and live music venue located in Fort Worth’s TCU area. Lola’s is pet and family friendly and hosts local, regional, and national live music on a nightly basis. Eat from a rotating group of food trucks, shopping at the in-house vintage boutique, or check out the two monthly markets: Lola’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Rummage Sale held on 3rd Sundays, and Lola’s Local Farmers Market held on 2nd Sundays. ...
Ben Wheeler, TX
The Forge Bar & Grill is a unique bistro and bar located in the heart of Ben Wheeler, TX, featuring live Texas music on Friday and Saturdays nights. The Forge also has a porch and ample outdoor seating around its backyard Gristmill Pavilion stage. ...
Dripping Springs, TX
Dreamland is an outdoor entertainment and arts venue that features the world’s most extreme miniature golf course, four pickleball courts, and two state-of-the-art music stages for incredible acts playing to audiences large and small. ...
Taylor, TX
Black Sparrow is a unique music and event venue located in the heart of downtown Taylor, TX. The building houses Greenhouse Craft Food, Frock On Vintage Resale Shop, WAXPLANT Records Skate & Games, and KBSR, an independent live radio broadcast. Black Sparrow Music Parlor was independently established in 2016 and hosts shows every Friday and Saturday night. ...
Spring, TX
Bareback Bar & Icehouse in Spring,TX, is a sports bar and live music venue with performances from solo acts, open mic nights, full bands, karaoke, and more. ...
Dallas, TX
House of Blues Dallas features more than seven event spaces including the multi-level Music Hall, intimate Cambridge, Lomax and Waylon Rooms, a luxe Foundation Room and the House of Blues Restaurant & Bar.
The 1,000-capacity Music Hall has a standing room only main floor plus a balcony with reserved seating for most shows.
The 300-capacity Foundation Room offers an upscale experience with food, craft cocktails, and live entertainment. ...
Humble, TX
Shamrock’s Pub & Grill is a huge two-sided venue in Humble, TX. There is an Irish pub on one side and a dance club on the other. The pub side has billiards, darts, two Golden Tees, over six HDTVs and more. The club side features a stage for live music or DJs, a 12′ HD screen, over 20 HDTVs, and seven billiards tables. Enjoy the covered patio with two HDTVs. ...
Potosi, TX
Potosi Live is a family-friendly venue in Potosi, TX, featuring two restaurants and an event center with state-of-the-art sound and lights plus multiple video walls, a huge stage, and plenty of room to dance. There is a large bar downstairs and an additional bar on the upper mezzanine level with combined seating for over 400. Boiling Tails Co and JoJo’s BBQ provide seafood, burgers, and barbecue for lunch and dinner. There is also a 60-capacity room for private events and an arena out back that attracts over 3000 for a summer concert series and other outdoor events. ...
The Woodlands, TX
Dosey Doe Big Barn is one of the best listening rooms in the country. Built in 1856, Dosey Doe is a one-of-a-kind venue in the Houston area providing a very intimate setting for artists and fans alike. ...
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Stephenville, TX
Opened in 2018, Twisted J Live is a popular entertainment venue in the college town of Stephenville, TX. It’s a local bar for listening to your favorite musicians, grabbing a bite to eat, having a beer, and hanging with friends. The venue has several pool tables throughout, a large main BEX Stage and dance floor, table seating, and a gift shop area featuring Twisted J apparel. A small corner stage can be found in The Twist room, a more intimate space that is home to a weekly open mic, bingo, karaoke, etc. The backyard has seating, firepits, sound and more. ...
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Humble, TX
Green Oaks Tavern is a neighborhood gathering place and live music venue in Humble, TX. Have a drink, laugh, visit with old friends, make new friends, enjoy live music or just unplug and unwind. ...
Houston, TX
Located in Houston’s East Downtown neighborhood, The Secret Group is a bar and multi-purpose entertainment venue featuring local and nationally touring comedians and musical acts. The Secret Group offers a full bar, a selection of draft and can beers, and ciders. Try comedy open mic up to five nights a week. ...
San Antonio, TX
Open since 2014, Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex is located next to the San Antonio River in the Southtown neighborhood in San Antonio, TX. Brick is primarily an arts venue for visual, literary, theatre, dance, music, film, fashion, and experimental projects. The warehouse gallery space is also available for studio sessions, workshops, classes, rehearsals, film/photo shoots, markets and meetings. There is a beer and wine bar open seven days a week.
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