Jams · Boulder and north

Jams and open mics in Boulder and north

Boulder is the center of this area, which runs from Westminster and Broomfield on the Denver side up to Longmont, Lyons and Frederick, and west to Nederland. Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Erie and Niwot are part of it too.

Schedules change. Confirm with the venue or host before you go.

Monday

A band standing together on the Rails End stage after a set — Photo: @boxcargypsies

A full taproom at Rails End Beer Company under hanging flags — Photo: @railsendbeerco

Rails End Open Jam (Liquor Pie Lizards)

Rails End Beer CompanyBroomfield

1st & 3rd Monday

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Jam
Any genre
blues
rock

House band Yes

Signup: no signup required; bring your instrument
Host: Liquor Pie Lizards

11625 Reed Ct, Unit B, Broomfield, CO 80020

A band playing under the neon Speakeasy sign in Longmont — Photo: @bizvibesdaily

Longmont's Blues Jam (Speakeasy Monday Blues Jam)

The SpeakeasyLongmont

Mondays, weekly

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Jam
blues

House band Yes

Host: Little Moses Jones
Gear provided: Provided

301 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501

Night Owl Lounge Monday Open Mic

Night Owl LoungeBroomfield

Mondays, weekly

7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre
bands welcome

Signup 7:00 PM

How to sign up: In person

2000 W Midway Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80020

A singer-songwriter plays an acoustic guitar on the Roots Music Project stage — Photo: @jc.mckim.music

A seated crowd watches a band on the Roots Music Project stage under string lights — Photo: Roots Music Project

Roots Music Project Open Mic Night

Roots Music ProjectBoulder

1st Monday of the month

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre
singer-songwriter

Signup 6:30 PM

How to sign up: In person; draw a number/card at door; RSVP for seating
Host: Steve Koppe
Cover: Free (donations accepted)

4747 Pearl St, Suite V3A, Boulder, CO 80301

A band playing to a dancing crowd at Oskar Blues Lyons — Photo: @tranquilotravel

A duo with upright bass and guitar on the Oskar Blues Lyons stage — Photo: @beyondthepaleproductionsllc

The Oskar Blues and Cold Beer signs outside the Lyons restaurant at dusk — Photo: Oskar Blues Grill & Brew

Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (Lyons) Open Mic

Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (Lyons)Lyons

Mondays, weekly

Open mic
Any genre

Host: Derek Blake

303 Main St, Lyons, CO 80540

Tuesday

A singer with arms raised fronting a band on The Stage at Bricks — Photo: @sugarbritchesmusic

The bar room at Bricks on Main with tables and a TV — Photo: @bricksretail

Bricks on Main Open Mic

Bricks on MainLongmont

Tuesdays, weekly

5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre

Signup 5:30 PM

How to sign up: In person
Host: Joe Taylor

471 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501

A singer with an acoustic guitar performs in front of the mural wall at Grossen Bart Brewery — Photo: @izz.osborne

A band with sax and fiddle plays in the taproom at Grossen Bart Brewery — Photo: @goodmusicmedicine

A guitarist plays to people sitting on the ground on the Grossen Bart Brewery patio — Photo: @izz.osborne

Grossen Bart Brewery Open Mic

Grossen Bart BreweryLongmont

Tuesdays, weekly

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre
comedy
poetry

Signup 5:30 PM
Cover Free

How to sign up: In person
Host: Andy Eppler

1025 Delaware Ave, Unit A, Longmont, CO 80501

Guests at a table inside Trident Booksellers and Cafe, seen through the window — Photo: @tridentboulder

The awning and sidewalk patio tables outside Trident Booksellers and Cafe — Photo: @tridentboulder

The BLOOM Open Mic Night

Trident Booksellers & CafeBoulder

Monthly (4th Tuesday)

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Open mic
Any genre

Host: Dennis Mulherin

940 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302

A bluegrass band with banjo, fiddle and upright bass on the Oskar Blues Lyons stage — Photo: @havenslaymusic

The Lyons Jam (Oskar Blues Lyons Bluegrass Jam)

Oskar Blues Grill & Brew - LyonsLyons

Tuesdays, weekly

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Jam
bluegrass

Host: Eric Thorin

303 Main St, Lyons, CO 80540

A band with music stands plays on the rug-covered stage at The End Lafayette — Photo: The End Lafayette

The room at The End Lafayette with a band on stage and people watching under red lights — Photo: The End Lafayette

Rock For The People Acoustic Open Mic

The End Lafayette (inside Dog House Music Studios)Lafayette

4th Tuesday of the month

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Open mic
acoustic
singer-songwriter

Signup: RSVP at rockforthepeople.org/shows-events; performer sign-up link emailed after RSVP
Host: Aimee Newson and Anelise Cho
Cover: Free (donations to nonprofit)

525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO 80026

A rock band plays under purple lights on the stage at The End Lafayette — Photo: Rock For The People

Rock For The People Amplified Open Mic

The End Lafayette (inside Dog House Music Studios)Lafayette

3rd Tuesday of the month

6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Open mic
Any genre
full band

Signup: RSVP at rockforthepeople.org/shows-events; performer sign-up link emailed after RSVP
Cover: Free (donations to nonprofit)

525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO 80026

Rock For The People Women + Femme Musicians Meetup & Jam

The End Lafayette (inside Dog House Music Studios)Lafayette

1st Tuesday of the month

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Jam
Any genre

Cover Free
Age All ages

Signup: RSVP at rockforthepeople.org/shows-events
Host: Rock for the People
Gear provided: Guitars, basses, amps, piano, drum kit, percussion, vocal mics provided

525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO 80026

Picnic tables under shade sails and string lights on the patio at Murphy's Tap House — Photo: Murphy's Tap House

The beer garden at Murphy's Tap House with barrel tables and a cornhole board — Photo: Murphy's Tap House

The front entrance of Murphy's Tap House in Louisville — Photo: Murphy's Tap House

Tuesdays with Timber Bluegrass Pick

Murphy's TaphouseLouisville

Tuesdays, weekly

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Jam
bluegrass

Host: Travis Lawson

585 McCaslin Blvd, Louisville, CO 80027

Pride Open Mic

Subjective CoffeeWestminster

3rd Tuesday monthly

8:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Open mic
Any genre
poetry
spoken word
lipsync

Signup 7:00 PM
Cover $5 suggested

How to sign up: Sign-up sheet at door, first come
Host: Evelyn Evermore and Bison Boy

3695 W 72nd Ave, Westminster, CO 80030

A singer with an acoustic guitar under pink lights at the Attic on a Tuesday night — Photo: @darontatemusic

A guitarist singing in front of the painted brick wall at the Attic — Photo: @chiasson_the_dream

The Attic Open Mic

The Attic Bar & BistroBoulder

Tuesdays, weekly

8:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre

Signup 7:00 PM
Cover Free
Age 16+

How to sign up: In person
Host: Jacob Finkbiner

949 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302

Wednesday

Shelves of vintage goods under pendant lights inside Retail Therapy Vendor Market — Photo: @owndowntownlongmont

A booth of knitted goods inside Retail Therapy Vendor Market in Longmont — Photo: @lotus_bespoke_services

Open Jam/Song Circle Longmont

Retail Therapy Vendor MarketLongmont

1st and 3rd Wednesdays

5:00 PM to 6:45 PM

Jam
acoustic
folk

611 2nd Ave, Longmont, CO 80501

A bartender pouring at the Cellar West bar under the chalkboard menu — Photo: Cellar West Artisan Ales

Tables, benches and lamps along the wall of the Cellar West taproom — Photo: Cellar West Artisan Ales

Cellar West First Wednesday Open Mic

Cellar West Artisan AlesLafayette

1st Wednesday of the month

5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre
poetry
originals or covers

Signup 5:30 PM

How to sign up: In person
Host: Shad

778 W Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026

Superior Community Center Open Mic

Superior Community CenterSuperior

2nd & 4th Wednesdays (roughly every two weeks; check town calendar)

5:30 PM to 7:45 PM

Open mic
Any genre
originals or covers

Signup 5:00 PM
Cover Free

How to sign up: In person (town page also has a Register link)
Host: Suz Paxson and Rob Rowe
Age: 15+ (aimed at high-school age and up)

1500 Coalton Rd, Superior, CO 80027

A band posing with a guitar after their set at Bricks on Main — Photo: @loscheesies

A band playing under pink stage lights at Bricks on Main — Photo: @sugarbritchesmusic

Tables and lounge seating inside Bricks on Main — Photo: @bricksretail

Bricks on Main Wednesday Blues Jam

Bricks on MainLongmont

Wednesdays, weekly

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Jam
blues

Signup 5:30 PM
House band Yes

Host: The Bluez Catz
Gear provided: Two guitar amps, a harp amp, a bass amp, and a drum kit.

471 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501

Front Range Open Mic (FROM) - Open Mic and Jam

Shoes and BrewsLongmont

Every other Wednesday

from 6:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre

Cover Free

Host: Mike Pesci

63 S Pratt Pkwy, Longmont, CO 80501

The brick front of Odd13 Brewing in Lafayette with bikes parked outside — Photo: Odd13 Brewing

Odd13 Brewing Bluegrass Jam

Odd13 BrewingLafayette

Every other Wednesday

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Jam
bluegrass

Host: Dave Pailet

301 E Simpson St, Lafayette, CO 80026

Vision Quest Brewery Open Mic

Vision Quest BreweryBoulder

Wednesdays, weekly

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre
originals or covers

Signup 5:30 PM

How to sign up: In person
Host: Jim Herlihy
Gear provided: PA provided

2510 47th St Unit A2, Boulder, CO 80301

Rock For The People Songwriters Meetup

The End Lafayette (inside Dog House Music Studios)Lafayette

2nd Wednesday of the month

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Songwriter night
singer-songwriter

Cover Free
Age All ages

Signup: RSVP at rockforthepeople.org/shows-events
Host: Rock for the People

525 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO 80026

The row of taps behind the bar at St. Vrain Cidery — Photo: St. Vrain Cidery

St. Vrain Cidery Open Mic

St. Vrain CideryLongmont

2nd and 4th Wednesday

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Open mic
Any genre

Host: Danny Shafer

350 Terry St, Ste 130, Longmont, CO 80501

A full room of listeners seated in the St. Vrain Cidery taproom during a live set — Photo: @strangebyrds

The Midweek Mic with Danny Shafer

St. Vrain CideryLongmont

2nd & 4th Wednesdays

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Open mic
Any genre
singer-songwriter

Signup 6:00 PM

How to sign up: In person
Host: Danny Shafer

350 Terry St, Ste 130, Longmont, CO 80501

Warrior Soul Gallery Open Mic Night

Warrior Soul Gallery & Community StudioLyons

3rd Wednesday of the month

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Open mic
acoustic
singer-songwriter
poetry

Signup 6:00 PM

How to sign up: Online signup (slots) or in person
Host: Tim Merkel (TreebeardSound Production)
Parking: Small lot off 3rd Ave or street parking

304 Main St, Unit B, Lyons, CO 80540

A guitarist singing at the Henry's open mic in Louisville — Photo: @kevinbangmusic

A singer with an acoustic guitar at the Henry's open mic — Photo: @kevinbangmusic

A bassist and a singer with guitar playing together at the Henry's open mic — Photo: @kevinbangmusic

A guitarist performing under colored light at the Henry's open mic — Photo: @kevinbangmusic

Henry's Bar & Grill Open Mic

Henry's Bar and GrillLouisville

Wednesdays, announced date by date on the hosts' Instagram; not every week

7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Open mic
Any genre

Signup 6:30 PM

How to sign up: In person
Host: Mark Brummer and Kevin Bang

935 Pine St, Louisville, CO 80027

Colorado Mountain Kava Open Mic

Colorado Mountain Kava CompanyLongmont

1st Wednesday of the month

8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre
poetry
comedy

615 Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont, CO 80501

Thursday

An upright bass and guitar players at the bluegrass jam at The Old Mine — Photo: @theoldmine

A full dining room with a brick wall and chandeliers at The Old Mine — Photo: The Old Mine

People at tables on the shaded back patio at The Old Mine — Photo: The Old Mine

Erie Bluegrass Jam

The Old Mine Cidery & BrewpubErie

2nd Thursday of the month

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Jam
bluegrass

Host: Susi and Ben (CBMS)

500 Briggs St, Erie, CO 80516

The shaded patio at Asher Brewing with tables under a large tree — Photo: Asher Brewing Company

Asher Brewing Bluegrass Jam

Asher Brewing CompanyBoulder

Thursdays, weekly

5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Jam
bluegrass

Host: Benny Vista

4699 Nautilus Ct S, Suite 104, Boulder, CO 80301

A guitarist in sunglasses playing a red electric guitar at the Abbott & Wallace music open mic — Photo: @abbottandwallace

Musicians playing under the Abbott & Wallace sign at the music open mic — Photo: @abbottandwallace

A singer and guitarist performing for a seated audience at the Abbott & Wallace music open mic — Photo: @abbottandwallace

Abbott & Wallace Distilling First Wednesday Open Mic

Abbott & Wallace DistillingLongmont

Thursdays, weekly

6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre
originals or covers

Signup 5:30 PM

How to sign up: In person
Host: Onnika Hanson-White (Onnika & the Obsession)

350 Terry St, Suite 120, Longmont, CO 80501

Boulder Old-Time Jam

Trident Booksellers & Cafe (patio)Boulder

1st Thursday of the month

6:00 PM to 8:45 PM

Jam
old-time

940 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302

A crowd at the bar in the Cellar West taproom in Lafayette — Photo: PorchDrinking

Cellar West Thursday Bluegrass Jam

Cellar West Artisan AlesLafayette

Thursdays, weekly

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Jam
bluegrass

Host: Steve Lazer

778 W Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026

A circle of fiddle, guitar and bass players at the Thursday open pick at MainStage Lyons — Photo: @mainstagebrewing

Banjo, bass and guitar players picking together on a Thursday at MainStage — Photo: @lizthelizardbass

An upright bass player and pickers by the front windows during the open pick at MainStage — Photo: @mainstagebrewing

A mandolin player singing on the MainStage stage — Photo: @mainstagebrewing

Pick'n with Tom (Open Pick)

MainStage Brewing - LyonsLyons

Thursdays, weekly

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Jam
bluegrass

Host: Tom Knowlton (The Fretliners)

450 Main St, Lyons, CO 80540

A singer and guitarist performing at the Rails End open mic — Photo: @maryandweston

An acoustic guitarist singing by the windows at Rails End — Photo: @acousticrod

A singer playing acoustic guitar at a microphone at Rails End — Photo: @presley.caramella

Rails End Open Mic Night

Rails End Beer CompanyBroomfield

3rd Thursday monthly

6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre
bands welcome

House band Yes
Cover Free

Signup: online Google Form (linked from railsendbeerco.com/live-music)
Host: Lisa
Gear provided: PA; bands load in own amps

11625 Reed Ct, Unit B, Broomfield, CO 80020

A singer with an acoustic guitar playing to a full taproom at TooSteppin — Photo: TooSteppin Brewing

The TooSteppin building at dusk with an old pickup truck out front — Photo: TooSteppin Brewing

People gathered at the bar inside the TooSteppin saloon — Photo: TooSteppin Brewing

Thursday Open Mic Night at TooSteppin

Toosteppin Saloon (TooSteppin Brewing)Boulder

Thursdays, weekly

6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Open mic
singer-songwriter
acoustic
hip-hop
poetry
comedy

Signup 6:00 PM
Cover Free
Age Family-friendly

How to sign up: In person
Gear provided: House mixer, 2 DIs, 2 microphones

4843 Pearl St, Suite A1, Boulder, CO

Guests seated at the bar inside the Valor Peak Distillery tasting room — Photo: Valor Peak Distillery

The front entrance of Valor Peak Distillery with whiskey barrels by the doors — Photo: Valor Peak Distillery

Valor Peak Distillery Open Mic

Valor Peak DistilleryLongmont

Every other Thursday

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre
comedy

Signup: email Sales@valorpeakdistillery.com, Meetup (Acoustic Music Community), or contact host
Host: Jeff Ulrich

110 Emery St, Suite C, Longmont, CO 80501

Guitarists and a drummer playing the open Dead jam in the Knotted Root taproom — Photo: @gratefullyacoustic

A full band jamming under string lights at the Knotted Root Dead jam — Photo: @gratefullyacoustic

Knotted Root Bluegrass Jam

Knotted Root Brewing CompanyNederland

3rd Thursday of the month

6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Jam
Grateful Dead
jam band

Host: Andy Reiner and Matt Thomas

250 Caribou St, Nederland, CO 80466

The Old Mine storefront on Briggs Street in Old Town Erie — Photo: @theoldmine

Open Mic at The Old Mine

The Old Mine Cidery & BrewpubErie

4th Thursday of the month (plus extra dates, e.g. Nov 5 and Dec 17, 2026)

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre
poetry
comedy

Signup 5:30 PM

How to sign up: In person; must be present; closes at 6:00
Host: Jeff Ulrich
Gear provided: 2 mics and instrument cables; no amps except bass amps
Cover: Free; one free drink per performer

500 Briggs St, Erie, CO 80516

Front Range Brewing Jam

Front Range BrewingLafayette

Thursdays, weekly

7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Jam
bluegrass

400 W South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO

A crowd dances in front of a band on the Roots Music Project stage — Photo: @thetrustboulder

People talking in the Roots Music Project room under strings of lights — Photo: Roots Music Project

RMP Monthly Jazz, Soul & Groove Jam Session

Roots Music ProjectBoulder

Thursdays, monthly

from 7:30 PM

Jam
jazz
soul
funk

Cover Free

4747 Pearl St, Suite V3A, Boulder, CO 80301

The bar and tables inside Outback Saloon in Boulder decorated with string lights — Photo: Outback Saloon

Outback Saloon Open Mic

Outback SaloonBoulder

1st & 3rd Thursdays

7:45 PM to 12:15 AM

Open mic
Any genre
full band

Signup 7:15 PM

How to sign up: In person
Gear provided: House drum kit and amps

3141 28th St, Boulder, CO 80301

Friday

Recovery Cafe Longmont Open Mic

Recovery Cafe LongmontLongmont

Fridays, monthly

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre

402 Kimbark St, Longmont, CO 80501

A singer with an acoustic guitar at the CBArt Studios open mic anniversary night — Photo: @cbart.openmic

CBArt Open Mic Night

CBArt StudiosSuperior

1st Friday every other month

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre

Cover Free

Signup: 15-minute slots; contact info@cbartstudios.com / 720-936-8103

406 Center Dr, Unit C, Superior, CO 80027

CiderPickin' Bluegrass Jam

St. Vrain CideryLongmont

3rd Friday monthly

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Jam
bluegrass

Host: Phil and Alex

350 Terry St, Ste 130, Longmont, CO 80501

Open Poetry Reading & Acoustic Open Mic Night

Unity of Boulder Spiritual Center (Fellowship Hall)Boulder

4th Friday of the month

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Open mic
acoustic
poetry
spoken word

Cover Love offering
Age All ages

Signup: first come first served; check in with facilitator
Host: Giavanni Gatti (facilitator)

2855 Folsom St, Boulder, CO 80301

Saturday

Sandy's Coffee & Tea Open Mic Morning

Sandy's Coffee & TeaLongmont

3rd Saturday of the month

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Open mic
acoustic
poetry

Signup 9:45 AM

How to sign up: In person

2130 Mountain View Ave, Suite 302, Longmont, CO 80501

Sunday

Butterscotch Studios Open Mic with Antonio Lopez

Butterscotch StudiosLongmont

2nd Sunday of the month

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre
poetry
storytelling

Cover Free

Signup: at the door
Host: Antonio Lopez

620 Kimbark St, Longmont, CO 80501

MECO Coffee Collective Open Mic

MECO Coffee CollectiveFrederick

Sundays, weekly

Open mic
Any genre

Host: 4Tell

318 5th St, Frederick, CO 80530

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