New Orleans, LA Open Mic Directory
Comedy gumbo — dive bars, brass, and open mics all over the Crescent City.
5 verified open mics and counting
Proving Ground @ Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana
Night: Sunday Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cost: Free
Sign-up 7-8pm. Hosted by Shep Kelly, DC Paul & Isaac Kozell.
Think You’re Funny? @ Carrollton Station
8140 Willow St, New Orleans, Louisiana
Night: Wednesday Time: 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
Sign-up 8pm. Hosted by brothers Cassidy & Mickey Henehan — billed as the city’s original open mic.
Comedy Gumbeaux @ The Howlin’ Wolf Den
925 S. Peters St, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130
Night: Thursday Time: 7:30 PM
Cost: $5 cover
Sign-up 7pm. Running since 2010, hosted by Bad Boy RedBean, Carrey B & Nature Boy — mixes open-mic sets with touring pros.
Bear With Me Comedy Open Mic @ Twelve Mile Limit
500 S Telemachus St, New Orleans, Louisiana
Night: Monday Time: 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Sign-up 7:30pm. Running since 2014 — the longest-running woman-run comedy show in Louisiana; hosted by Lauren Malara & Amanda G.
Open Gym Comedy Open Mic @ Sports Drink: Café & Comedy Club
1042 Toledano St, New Orleans, Louisiana
Night: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday Time: 8:30 PM
Cost: n/a
Sign-up 7:30pm. Hosted by a rotating cast (Cyrus Cooper, Jade Bronte, Michael Jennings). Dedicated comedy-club venue with a full 2026 schedule confirmed.
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