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There comes a time for everyone, especially those who are musically gifted, when it seems the only thing to do is to take the opportunity to raise your voice. Whether you're musically inclined or not, you'll surely agree that attending open mic nights is fun and exciting, and these events can give you a taste for the local talent in your area. Raise your voice once and for all, or simply opt to be a part of the crowd, and make it a great night out with these Edmonton open mic nights near you.

The Carrot: Musical Arts on the Ave

The Carrot is a popular community arts coffee house located at 9351 118 Avenue NW in Edmonton. It now offers two weekly opportunities for Edmonton residents and visitors to take the stage by storm or to simply sit and watch some local musical talent. The Garden Variety Saturday Night open mic events start at 7 PM and offer a chance for performers of all ages to get noticed. Adult talent is encouraged to take part in the Thursday afternoon open mic, which runs weekly from 1:30 to 3 PM. These events are very affordable to attend; there’s a $1.25 minimum charge for those over 18, and those under 18 get in for free.

Richard's Pub: Open Stage Tuesdays

For a great live band performance and open stage night on a Tuesday, don't be reluctant to go out on the town in Edmonton. Richard's Pub, located at 12150 161 Avenue NW, is now hosting an open mic night every Tuesday from 7:30 to 11:30 PM. These hosted open mic events have a portion of scheduled live music with established, local bands, as well as the opportunity for open stage entertainment by other musically advanced locals. Make the most of your Tuesday, and make it a musical one at Richard's Pub.

Elephant & Castle: Open Mic Wednesdays

You can virtually fill up your schedule with the many open mic and open stage nights offered in Edmonton, both during the week and on weekends. For your musical Wednesday nights, consider visiting Edmonton's Elephant & Castle Pub. This is an 18+ venue with an open mic night that has a great reputation for offering some exceptional musical talent. It takes place every Wednesday at 9:30 PM. For the best folk and roots music, visit Elephant & Castle at 10314 Whyte Avenue and take part in their open mic for some Wednesday evening adventures.

Regardless of what day of the week it happens to be, you're sure to find an open mic night somewhere in Edmonton to entertain you. One of the great benefits of living in Edmonton is that you'll have plenty of opportunities to appreciate the local Edmonton music and musical talent that is offered in the city. And if you’re made for the stage, you'll have plenty of chances to showcase your musical talent, comedy, storytelling, or even magic skills.