Open Mic Nights

Every 2nd Saturday

Friendly Venue

With professional sound and lighting, our stage provides a safe and supportive environment for musicians and singers, young and old, to perform in front of a LIVE audience!

Great for Music Lessons Students

It’s a great opportunity for Music Lessons students to meet, collaborate, and perform together.

Bring Your Entourage

Students, customers, friends and family are invited to perform or simply to be entertained.

Stick Around!

Show your support for your fellow performers by staying until everyone has had their time in the spotlight.

Mark Your Calendar, Sign Up Early

Secure a spot in the line up by signing up early. You can also simply show up and sign in when you get here.

5:30p Sign ups start

6:00p Show starts

6:30p Performers must be signed in to join the line up

8:00p Show ends. We finish with the last performance, or at 8p, whichever comes first

Helpful Details

Participation and attendance is FREE
All ages and levels welcome
Performers must sign in by 6:30p
Performers will be called to the stage in the order they signed up with a minor exception for kids. We will integrate kids throughout the program no matter when they signed up. This helps make the program more fun and it enables parents to get younger kids home earlier.
Performers are typically invited to play up to 2 songs or up to 8 minutes. However, to give everyone an opportunity to get on the stage, when we have 15 or more signed up, performers will be limited to one song or up to 4 minutes.
Our stage provides professional sound and lighting and we'll have a sound engineer onsite to assist
You are welcome to bring a backing track (on phone, tablet) for PA output
We'll have a house drum set and a full keyboard available

2025 Schedule

Mark Your Calendar Now!

Early sign ups start the day after the previous date

September 13, 2025
October 11, 2025
November 8, 2025
December 13, 2025

Register for Early Sign Up Reminders

We'll send you an email reminding you to sign up for the next Open Mic Night.

Answers to FAQs

1. Do I need to check in when I arrive?: Yes, all performers must check in by 6:30p in order to play.
2. How many songs can I play?: On most nights, up to 2 songs or up to 8 minutes. If there are more than 15 performers, everyone will be limited to 1 song or up to 4 minutes.
3. How do I know when I go on?: Check in with our staff by 6:30p to confirm your spot. If you do not check in by 6:30p, or are not present when your name is called, you forfeit your spot.
4. Will there be piano accompaniment available to me?: Not usually, but on some nights there might be a performer willing to accompany on piano (or guitar). Bring a backing track and a chart to make sure your bases are covered.
5. Can I use a backing track?: Yes. Bring your your phone or tablet with the backing track, or email (customerservice@themagicflute.com) or text (415-479-3112) a link to the backing track before at least a day in advance of the Open Mic Night.
6. Can I perform with others?: Duos are welcome, but there will typically still be a 2-song limit. Sometimes, musicians meet other musicians at open mics, and they end up performing together. Don't be shy!
7. Can I bring my full band?: If you're a student with a band that would like to perform on Open Mic Night, you need to contact us ahead of time to confirm we can support you. For adults and students, we occasionally host events and after-hours live music nights that are more appropriate for full bands. Send us information about your band for consideration.