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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

8th MarPoetry Nights feat. Omar Awbu
(Poetry & Spoken Word)		The Plaza, Uptown DubaiIG PAGE8.30pm - onwards
8th MarOpen Day
(Music)		Check123 Studios, DubaiIG PAGE11am - onwards
15th MarPoetry Nights feat. Nathalia Khawand
(Poetry & Spoken Word)		The Plaza, Uptown DubaiIG PAGE8.30pm - onwards
26th MarSaadiyat Sounds ft Sienna Willams
(Music)		Berklee, Abu DhabiIG PAGE7.30pm - onwards

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.