The video above is one of the most thorough looks at dallas open mics you'll find anywhere. David Bridwell hit 16 different open mics across the Dallas–Fort Worth area, covering everything from Sunday brunch jams to late-night Thursday wine bar sets. If you're a songwriter, musician, or comedian looking for a stage, this is a solid guide to what's actually out there right now.
Where Are the Best Open Mics in Dallas?
Here's the full list of open mics featured in the video, organized by day of the week:
Sunday
- Six Springs Tavern — A legit big venue with great sound, hosting the Wake and Bake Sunday Brunch with Tim Travis and a show by Picard and Pitts after
- Point After North (Flower Mound) — A later open mic starting at 9pm, hosted by Chris Babler and Warren Dunleavy Jr., with a rowdier rock energy and backing tracks available
Monday
- Poor David's Pub — A monthly open mic hosted by Bob Case with an original songwriter focus and plenty of seating
- Buzz Brews Kitchen (Lakewood) — Open mic Mondays hosted by Michelle Rose Dom through Sheros, mostly comedy but musicians are welcome too
Tuesday
- Sideways (Rockwall) — Hosted by Zac Romo, good sound, solid barbecue, and a crowd that's engaged without being overbearing
- Guitars and Growlers (McKinney) — Hosted by Jeff Gross, known for appreciating songwriters; the whole bar gets quiet when musicians play
- O'Reilly's — A fun divey bar hosted by Jess Spears and Justin Picard, where collaboration and sit-ins are encouraged
- Killer Tacos (Denton) — Hosted by Mike Miller, a popular and intimate spot with a good listening crowd and an outdoor patio to decompress
- Cavaculture Kava Bar (Denton) — An alcohol-free kava bar with a love-focused ritual; they do have coffee and some delta-8 options
Wednesday
- The Revel Patio Grill (Frisco) — Hosted by Guitar Dave, with high energy, a social crowd, and people buying rounds for strangers
- The Line Public House (Richardson) — A monthly event hosted by Dave Kristin featuring a song circle format with four mic'd-up performers and featured artists
- Guitars and Growlers (Richardson) — An energetic crowd, great beer selection, and a singer-songwriter booking focus
Thursday
- Denton County Tap House (Hearth's) — Hosted by Bone Doggy, intimate feel with seriously talented musicians and good pizza
- The Wine Authority (Richardson) — Hosted by Zek Lumpkin, a wine bar where you can bring your own booze; a unique setting that's more low-key
- Love and War in Texas (Plano) — Hosted by the Texas Music Network with featured artists like Nate Burnham and Michael Summers; a key spot for connecting with the East Texas music scene
Saturday
- Open Bell Coffee — A Saturday morning coffee shop open mic that didn't make this trip but is on the list for next time
Tips for Checking Out Dallas Open Mics
A few things worth noting from this rundown: the scene stretches well beyond Dallas proper into Denton, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Rockwall, Frisco, and Flower Mound. Some of these are monthly events rather than weekly, so check Facebook listings or venue pages before heading out. Word of mouth still drives a lot of discovery here, so talk to other musicians at whatever open mic you land at first — they'll point you to the next one.