Open Mic

Hollywood Laugh Factory

8001 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90046

Tuesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm (doors open 5:00 pm) • Sign-ups take place in-person at the venue from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Sign-ups end promptly at 5:30 PM. Performers are selected through a random lottery, and those selected are given two minutes of stage time to perform stand-up comedy material. Stage time is not guaranteed. The Open Mic is open to both aspiring and experienced comedians looking for an opportunity to perform on stage. Advance registration is not available, and all performers must sign up in person to be considered for the lottery.

For more information, please email [email protected]

Chicago Laugh Factory

3175 N Broadway Street
Chicago, IL 60657

The Open Mic takes place every Tuesday at 9:00 PM. Sign ups for our bucket draw are at 7:00 PM. Sign ups can be completed online on Laugh Factory's website on the Chicago Club page. 10 names will be pulled at 7:20PM. These 10 names will perform on the 9:00 PM Open Mic that night. 5 additional names will be pulled. These 5 names will perform on the Open Mic the following week.

For more information, please email [email protected]

Can't Make It to Our Open Mic?

Not located near a Laugh Factory venue or unable to attend our Open Mic in person? You can still showcase your talent! Visit our Global Comic Submissions page to submit a video of your stand-up comedy for consideration by our team. No matter where you're located, we want to see what you've got!