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Open mic nights

Open mic
nights

Five to six minutes on stage for poetry, shayari, stand-up comedy, storytelling or an acoustic song. First-timers are genuinely welcome.

The open mic stage at Kala Manch Studio

Choose your path

Perform, or come and listen

I want to perform

Take the mic

Register as a performer when you book, pick your genre, and you get a slot in the lineup. Bring original work if you can.

Apply to Perform

I want to attend

Book a seat

Tickets are paid by UPI and confirmed instantly. Seats are limited, so booking ahead is a good idea.

Book a Ticket

What happens

What people perform

PoetryKahaniComedyHindi SatireMusicSpoken Word
01

Book your spot online and choose ‘Performer’, along with your genre.

02

Arrive 15 minutes early, check in at the door and collect your slot number.

03

Perform your five to six minutes — the room listens properly, no heckling.

04

Stay back for chai, meet other performers and join the WhatsApp group.

Upcoming open mics

Upcoming editions

Open mic evenings run by Kala Manch and by visiting communities at our HSR Layout studio.

Performing for the first time?

  • No published work or prior stage experience needed.
  • Hindi, English and Hinglish are all welcome.
  • Original writing is encouraged; covers are fine for music.
  • It is a listening room, not a competition — no judging or elimination.