Jams · South

Jams and open mics south of Denver

South of the city, the towns run from Englewood and Littleton down through Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Parker to Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Franktown and Elizabeth.

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

Monday

Blues jam host Kirby Velarde playing electric guitar — Photo: The Mirage Sports Bar

A crowd of friends on the Mirage Sports Bar patio at night — Photo: @themiragesportsbar

Kirby Velarde Last Monday of the Month Open Blues Jam

The Mirage Sports BarLittleton

Monthly (last Monday)

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Jam
blues

House band Yes

Host: Kirby Velarde

8340 W Coal Mine Ave, Littleton, CO 80123

Tuesday

A singer with an acoustic guitar performs at open mic night at The Alley — Photo: @sterlingstowe

A guitarist plays by the front windows during open mic night at The Alley — Photo: @wickedsaltyfamiliar

The Alley storefront and lit marquee on Main Street in Littleton at night — Photo: @thegospel.duo

Tuesday Night Open Mic

The AlleyLittleton

Tuesdays, weekly

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre

Signup 6:30 PM

How to sign up: Arrive by 6:30. Players draw numbers, then pick a slot from the list in that order.
Host: Tony Medina
Good to know: Music only, no comedy. Nine 15-minute slots including setup.

2420 W Main St, Littleton, CO 80120

A band with upright bass playing under purple light at Western Sky Bar and Taproom — Photo: @westernskybarco

Leather chairs and a TV in the lounge at Western Sky Bar and Taproom — Photo: @westernskybarco

Western Sky - Last Tuesday Open Jam with Ellie D & Soul Mix

Western Sky Bar & TaproomEnglewood

Monthly (last Tuesday)

Jam
blues
soul
R&B

House band Yes
Cover Free

Signup: sign up in person with Ellie D for a slot (RSVP does not guarantee a slot)
Host: Ellie D
Gear provided: Amps, keyboard and drum kit provided; bring your own guitar/bass/horn

4361 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113

Wednesday

The storefront of 30/70 Sports Bar and Grill in Littleton — Photo: @goku_th3_shakra_k.y.n.g._

30/70 Sports Bar & Grill - Open Mic Night

30/70 Sports Bar & GrillLittleton

Wednesdays, weekly

from 6:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre
comedy

Signup 6:00 PM

How to sign up: In person
Host: Andreas Christian
Gear provided: Drums on stage. Full bands welcome.

10251 W Bowles Ave Unit C, Littleton, CO 80127

The Mirage Sports Bar - HMF Open Mic Night

The Mirage Sports BarLittleton

1st & 3rd Wednesdays

6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre

Signup: in person, 20-minute slots
Host: HMF Productions
Gear provided: Backline and all equipment provided

8340 W Coal Mine Ave, Littleton, CO 80123

Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren - Open Mic (Shack's Open Mic)

Prince of Peace Church of the BrethrenLittleton

3rd Wednesday monthly

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Open mic
contemporary
blues
folk

House band Yes

Host: Scott "Shack" Hackler
Cover: Free; coffee & dessert for donation
Age: All ages (alcohol-free)

7000 S Windermere St, Littleton, CO 80120

A guitarist, drummer and bassist on the stage at a jam night at Takoda Tavern — Photo: @macbass61

Takoda Tavern in Parker with its covered patio and rooftop shade sails — Photo: Takoda Tavern

Takoda Tavern - Open Mic Night

Takoda TavernParker

1st & 3rd Wednesdays

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre

12365 Pine Bluffs Way, Parker, CO 80134

A group of adult players with guitars in a Musical Life Denver rehearsal room — Photo: Musical Life Denver

A bass player coaching a band in a Musical Life Denver rehearsal room — Photo: @musicallifedenver

A singer, acoustic guitarist and bassist from a Musical Life Denver band on stage — Photo: Musical Life Denver

Wednesday Jam Sessions (coached) at Musical Life Denver

Musical Life DenverEnglewood

Wednesdays, weekly

8:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Jam
rock
blues
R&B
soul
country
funk

Cover $20 per session
Age All ages

Signup: RSVP on Meetup (paid)
Host: Robby Schechter
Gear provided: School backline (lesson studio)

2842 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113

Thursday

A busy afternoon at the tables in the Downhill Brewing Parker taproom — Photo: Downhill Brewing

The bar wall with antlers and signs at Downhill Brewing in Parker — Photo: Downhill Brewing

Open Mic Night at Downhill Brewing Parker

Downhill Brewing - ParkerParker

Last Thursday monthly

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre
original songs

Host: Uncle Jake

18921 Plaza Dr, Unit 104, Parker, CO 80134

A guitarist singing at the open mic at Pines Bar and Grill — Photo: @dmjdenver

Pines Bar and Grill - Open Mic Night

Pines Bar and Grill (Castle Pines)Castle Pines

1st & last Thursday monthly

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre
comedy
poetry

Cover Free

Signup: show up and sign up

7280 Lagae Rd Suite A-111, Castle Pines, CO 80108

A guitarist in a fedora plays a hollow-body electric guitar at The Alley — Photo: The Alley (photo by Ken Arias)

The bar at The Alley with lit marquee letters on the brick wall — Photo: The Alley

The Alley marquee sign on Main Street in Littleton at dusk — Photo: The Alley

Thursday Blues Jam

The AlleyLittleton

Thursdays, weekly

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Jam
blues

Signup 6:00 PM

How to sign up: Drop in. Bring your instrument and a blues tune or two. Play with the band or solo.
Host: Tony Medina / Josh Blackburn (rotates by season)
Gear provided: Fully backlined.

2420 W Main St, Littleton, CO 80120

Friday

Open Mic @ Max Taps

Max Taps CoHighlands Ranch

3rd Friday monthly

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre
singer-songwriter

Signup 6:30 PM

How to sign up: In person; 1-3 songs, can re-sign after others play

2680 E County Line Rd, Suite A, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Farro Italian Restaurant - Open Mic

Farro Italian RestaurantCentennial

Monthly on a Friday (10/23, 11/20, 12/18)

from 7:30 PM

Open mic
Any genre

8230 S Holly St, Centennial, CO 80122

A singer on the Sober Underground stage with lyrics on the screen above — Photo: Sober Underground

Two guitarists playing on the Sober Underground stage — Photo: Sober Underground

A guitarist playing to a full room at Sober Underground — Photo: Sober Underground

Karaoke & Open Mic

Sober UndergroundLittleton

Some Fridays; check the monthly calendar post

from 7:30 PM

Open mic
Any genre
comedy

Cover Check with venue

Signup: check with venue

1500 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120

Saturday

Sunday

Musicians with guitar, clarinet and vocals play outside at Brewability — Photo: Brewability

A busy evening in the Brewability dining room under sparkling light fixtures — Photo: Brewability

A crowd gathered inside Brewability by the brick wall and roll-up doors — Photo: Brewability

Brewability / Pizzability - Free Open Mic

Brewability / PizzabilityEnglewood

Sundays, weekly

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre
poetry
comedy

Cover Free

3445 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113

Adult students holding guitars in front of a Musical Life Denver backdrop — Photo: Musical Life Denver

A guitarist singing on stage at a Musical Life Denver show — Photo: Musical Life Denver

A Musical Life Denver band playing to a crowded bar, seen from behind the drums — Photo: Musical Life Denver

Denver Blues Bootcamp (coached blues jam) at Musical Life Denver

Musical Life DenverEnglewood

Sundays, weekly

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Jam
blues

Cover $25 per session
Age 16+

Signup: RSVP on Meetup (paid); arrive 10-15 min early; door code posted on event
Host: Robby Schechter
Gear provided: School backline (lesson studio)

2842 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113

Elizabeth Kitchen + Bar - Atom's Open Mic

Elizabeth Kitchen + BarElizabeth

Biweekly (every other Sunday)

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Open mic
Any genre

Age All ages

Signup: 5:30 PM (walk-in), Reserve a 15-minute slot with the host ahead of time.
Host: Atom Creech

240 S Elizabeth St Unit 110, Elizabeth, CO 80107

A guitarist playing in front of the bookshelves and BOOKS sign at Mutiny during the Sunday slam night — Photo: @denvermercurypoetry

Mutiny Comics and Coffee - The Jam Before the Slam (Denver Mercury Poetry Slam night)

Mutiny Comics and Coffee (Mutiny Information Cafe)Englewood

Sundays, weekly

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (jam); slam 8-10 PM; open mic after the slam

Jam
Any genre
poetry/spoken word (slam)

Signup: 7:30 PM (slam signup, in person), in person
Host: Denver Mercury Poetry
Cover: No cover stated; $50 cash prize for the slam

3483 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113

Adult players with bass and guitar reading charts during a coached session — Photo: Musical Life Denver

A singer, guitarist and bassist performing at a Musical Life Denver show — Photo: @peakmemequality

A Musical Life Denver band with two singers and a guitarist under stage lights — Photo: Musical Life Denver

Sunday Jam Sessions (coached) at Musical Life Denver

Musical Life DenverEnglewood

Sundays, weekly

from 7:15 PM

Jam
Any genre

Age All ages

Signup: RSVP on Meetup (paid)
Host: Robby Schechter
Gear provided: School backline (lesson studio)
Cover: $20 per session (free for private students, 4/month)

2842 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113

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