Updated: July 12, 2024

15 Places to Take the Stage in Colorado Springs

Got the itch to perform? Head to one of these spots.

Are you an aspiring performer or simply someone who likes to enjoy local artists? Check out these fun places across the Springs to catch karaoke or open mic nights. Take the stage or sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

Karaoke Spots

Not a professional but eager to belt it out after a couple drinks? We got you. Check out these hot spots for karaoke.

Thunder & Buttons

The Hatch Cover Bar & Grill – Wednesdays 8:30pm-12:30 am, Fridays & Saturdays 9:30pm-1:30am
The Control Room – Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 9pm
Dublin House Sports Bar and Grill – Every day at 8pm
Good Company Bar – Wednesdays at 8pm and Saturdays at 9pm
La Burla Bee – Thursdays at 8pm
Mother Muff’s Kitchen & Spirits – Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9pm
Thunder and Buttons II – Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 9pm

Open Mic Nights

Vultures 719 - Monday Nights

Signups at 6pm; Begins at 7pm
Music & comedy
Knob Hill Neighborhood – 2100 E. Platte Ave.
Link: https://vulturesrocks.com/even...

Bar K – Thursday Nights

Sign up at 7:30pm; Begins at 8pm
All acts welcome
Downtown – 124 E Costilla St.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/openmicatbark/

Fritzy’s – Monday Nights

Sign up at 6pm; Begins at 8pm
All acts welcome
Downtown – 103 S Wahsatch Ave.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/openmicatFritzys/

Jives Coffee Lounge – Wednesday Nights

Sign up at 5:30pm; Begins at 6pm
All acts welcome
Old Colorado City – 16 Colbrunn Ct.
Link: https://jivescoffeelounge.com/Events.htm

Rico’s Wine Bar at Poor Richards – Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month

Sign up at 5:30pm; Begins at 6pm
Spoken word
Downtown – 320 N Tejon St.
Link: https://www.poorrichardsrestaurant.com/events-at-poor-richards/

Thunder & Buttons II – Monday Nights

Begins at 7pm
All acts welcome
Old Colorado City – 2415 W Colorado Ave.
Link: https://thunderandbuttons.com/entertainment-events/

Ultra Flat Black Gallery – Tuesday Nights

Begins at 8pm
All acts welcome
Old Colorado City – 603 W Colorado Ave.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ultra-Flat-Black-gallery-lounge/100067467976899

Author

Alexea Veneracion

Director of Communications | Visit Colorado Springs

Alexea is a Hoosier turned Colorado gal. She started her career at a PR agency before diving headfirst into all things tourism. Her favorite spot in COS is the summit of Mt. Muscoco, and she’s the most likely to find an innovative solution to a problem. Ask her about the next great story idea for what’s happening in the Pikes Peak Region.

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Jives Coffee Lounge — Old Colorado City

16 Colbrunn Ct | Colorado Springs, CO | 80904 (719) 210-7650

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