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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

22nd OctThe Fridge Open MicThe Fridge Al Serkal, DubaiIG PAGE6.30pm - 10pm
22nd OctLiveJam Open Mic NightThe GOAT, Abu DhabiIG PAGE7pm - 11.45pm
22nd OctMogao Open MicMogao DSO, DubaiIG PAGE7.30pm - 11pm
22nd OctArabic Jam & Karaoke NightOak Live Bar, DubaiIG PAGE9pm - 3am
23rd OctSellah.ae Open MicBookends DSO, DubaiIG PAGE5.30pm - 8.30pm
23rd OctBEIT Open MicYas Sports Majlis, Abu DhabiIG PAGE7pm - 10pm
23rd OctBocasu Spoken Word
Open Mic		Bocasu Cafe, DubaiIG PAGE7.30pm - 10pm
23rd OctOriental Jam NightPizza Express DPC, DubaiIG PAGE9pm - 1am
24th OctHow To Shoot A Music Video
Workshop		Kutubna Cultural Centre, DubaiIG PAGE1pm - 4pm
24th OctBen's Karaoke NightTania's Teahouse, Dubai IG PAGE9pm - 12am
24th OctPizza Express Jam NightPizza Express DPC, DubaiIG PAGE9pm - onwards
25th OctPaper Diwan Slow SundaysSpill The Bean JVC, DubaiIG PAGE10am - 12pm
25th OctHow To Shoot A Music Video WorkshopKutubna Cultural Centre, DubaiIG PAGE1pm - 4pm
25th OctRockNation Fam JamOak Live Bar, DubaiIG PAGE1pm - 7pm
25th OctPizza Express Jam NightPizza Express JLT, DubaiIG PAGE9pm - onwards
26th OctRockNation Jam NightOak Live Bar, DubaiIG PAGE9pm - onwards
27th OctLiveJam Acoustic TuesdaysBrown Lion, Abu DhabiIG PAGE7pm - 11.45pm
28th Oct"Let Me Tell You" Live StorytellingKutubna Cultural Centre, DubaiIG PAGE7.30pm - 9.30pm
28th OctRockNation Jam NightLucky Voice, DubaiIG PAGE9pm - onwards
29th Oct Bocasu Music Open Mic Bocasu Cafe, DubaiIG PAGE7.30pm - 10pm
29th OctMogao Open MicMogao DSO, DubaiIG PAGE8pm - 12am
29th OctArabic Karaoke & Jam NightOak Live Bar, DubaiIG PAGE9pm - onwards
30th OctOriental Jam NightPizza Express DPC, DubaiIG PAGE8pm - onwards
31st OctLiveJam Youth Halloween JamStock Burger & Co,Abu DhabiIG PAGE4pm - 8pm
31st OctPaus Open MicPaus Club, DubaiIG PAGE4pm - 6pm
31st OctLiveJam Musical Open MicThirty1st Bar & Lounge,
Abu Dhabi		IG PAGE7pm - 11.45pm
31st OctBen's KaraokeTania's Teahouse, DubaiIG PAGE8pm - 12pm
31st OctPizza Express Jam NightPizza Express DPC, DubaiIG PAGE9pm - onwards
1st NovPaper Diwan Slow SundaySpill The Bean JVC, DubaiIG PAGE10am - 12pm
1st NovArt of Guitar Open MicThe Courtyard, DubaiIG PAGE3pm - 7pm
1st NovKave Open MicKave Al Serkal, DubaiIG PAGE4pm - 7pm
1st NovSohum Open MicSohum Wellness, DubaiIG PAGE5pm - 8pm
1st NovPlaceholder/IndieMusic DXB ShowcaseOak Live Bar, DubaiIG PAGE7.30pm - 10pm
1st NovPizza Express Jam NightPizza Express JLT, DubaiIG PAGE9pm - onwards
7th NovKaraoke NightCafe Paws & Beans, UAQIG PAGE7pm - 9pm
8th NovLiveJam Kids & Family JamCraft by Side Hustle,
Abu Dhabi		IG PAGE12pm - 4pm
11th NovNo Signal Open Mic49ers Bar & Rest., Abu DhabiIG PAGE7pm - 10pm

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.