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WHO ARE WE

Dubai’s creative arts scene is a vibrant melting pot of cultures, sounds, and stories. From genre-bending music to free-flowing jam sessions, spoken word poetry, stand-up comedy and combinations of all the above, the city offers a stage for every voice. These events are more than performances – they’re gatherings where creativity thrives, strangers become collaborators, and audiences discover raw, unfiltered talent.


This website is your guide to Dubai’s creative heartbeat. Here you’ll find:

  • A calendar of open mics and other types of performances, so you never miss a night of music, poetry, or laughter.
  • Tips and resources for first-time performers and jammers looking to step into the spotlight.


Whether you want to belt out a song, join a jam, share your words, or simply soak up the atmosphere, Dubai’s open mic and jamming culture welcomes you.

 

CALENDAR

27th AprBuffalo Live Season 2
(Music)		Buffalo Wing & Rings, DIFCIG PAGE8pm - 11pm
28th AprTuesday Sessions Open Mic
(Music)		Scorpio Sting, Abu DhabiIG PAGE7pm - onwards
29th AprThe Confidence Lab Open Mic
(Music & Spoken Word)		The Confidence Lab,
Times Square		IG PAGE7pm - 10pm
30th AprBocasu Open Mic
(Music)		Bocasu Cafe, Al QuozIG PAGE7pm - 10pm
1st MayThe Discussion Circle
(Poetry)		Jameel Art Centre, DubaiIG PAGE5pm - 8pm
1st MayFriday Jam Night
(Music)		Stock Burger Holiday Inn, 
Abu Dhabi		IG PAGE7.30pm - onwards
2nd MayStage Creatures Variety Show
(Music & Spoken Word)		The Workshop, JumeirahIG PAGE4pm - 7pm
2nd MayIn Each Other's Voices
(Poetry & Spoken Word)		Bootleg Griot, Efie Gallery, 
Al Serkal		IG PAGE5pm - 7pm
2nd MayAl Serkal Art Month Open Mic
(Music & Poetry)		Al Serkal Avenue, Al QuozIG PAGE6.30pm - 7.30pm
2nd MayStage Creatures UNCOVER
Cigarettes After Sex Tribute		The Workshop, JumeirahIG PAGE8pm - 9pm
3rd MayKave Open Mic
(Music & Spoken Word)		Kave, Al SerkalIG PAGE4pm - 7pm
3rd MaySohum Open Mic
(Music & Spoken Word)		Sohum Wellness Cafe, DubaiIG PAGE4pm - 7pm
4th MayBuffalo Live Season 2
(Music)		Buffalo Wings & Rings, DIFCIG PAGE8pm - 11pm
5th MayThe Fridge Concert Series
(Curated Performance)		The Fridge, Al SerkalIG PAGE8pm - onwards
7th MayThe GOAT Thursday Jams
(Music)		The GOAT, Abu DhabiIG PAGE7pm - onwards
8th MayFriday Jam Night
(Music)
Stock Burger Co. Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi
IG PAGE7pm - 11.45pm
9th MayMuse Moments Open Page
(Spoken Word Workhop)		The Lolo House, Al QuozIG PAGE3pm - 5pm
11th MayBuffalo Live Season 2
(Music)		Buffalo Wings & Rings, DIFCIG PAGE8pm - 11pm
15th MayMusolicious Open Mic
(Music)		8Miles Coffee Shop, Al QuozIG PAGE6pm - 9pm

VIBES

THINGS TO KNOW

PERFORMERS

  • Arrive early, sign up at the venue, bring your instrument, equipment or backing tracks, and keep your set time in mind, being mindful of the other performers time plus the venue closing time.
  • Most venues do not have instruments, so you would need to bring these along with you. Please check with the venue or the organizer if they have larger instruments such as a drum set or keyboard/piano.
  • Registrations via walk-ins to the venue are “first come, first perform”, or at the discretion of the host.
  • Depending on time constraints, most open mics will have you perform 2 pieces and, time permitting, might have performers for another round.
  • Backing tracks could be either played from your own device or shared with the host/sound engineer for them to play.
  • At the venue’s discretion, especially for family friendly places, you may be asked to ensure no swearing or lewd lyrics are in the pieces you perform.
  • There are sometimes social media personnel that are recording for the purpose of posts and stories – you are allowed to request not to be recorded.
  • Open mics are judgment-free zones – the community loves to support fresh voices.

AUDIENCE

  • Come to listen, cheer, and maybe join a jam if you feel inspired.
  • Please ensure to respect the performer by keeping your conversations low, no heckling or shouting at the performer. 
  • You are welcome to provide constructive feedback if needed and following the hosts instructions.
  • For Spoken Word events, because of the nature of the performance, absolute silence is required. To show appreciation during the performance, instead of clapping, you are encouraged to snap your fingers. After the performance is done, normal applause is encouraged.
  • Most venues will require a minimum charge spend ranging from AED 30 to AED 80, redeemable against F&B. Please respect this requirement as the venue is offering their space for the open mic with their regular customers not necessarily finding space.
  • Even if the venue doesn’t put forward this minimum charge requirement, please accord them respect by at least purchasing something from them.