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The Mad House Open Mic: The Only Daily Comedy Grinder on Planet Earth
Welcome to the Mad House Open Mic – free, no food or drink minimums, and running every single night after our headliner shows wrap up. That’s right: 365 open mics a year. No other comedy club in the world does this. Not New York. Not L.A. Not London. Just us, right here in San Diego at the World Famous Mad House Comedy Club.
Why “Free” Doesn’t Mean “Cheap”
Is it free? Yes.
Is it free for a reason? Also yes.
This isn’t charity – it’s a comedy laboratory. The stage is open to anyone with five minutes and a dream (or a delusion). That means you’ll see:
- Future headliners testing brand-new jokes before they hit HBO or Netflix.
- First-timers bombing so hard it loops back to hilarious.
- Cringe-worthy trainwrecks that send you to the bar mid-set.
- Accidental geniuses who wander in off the street and steal the room.
Any given week, we host over 100 comedians and 400 individual sets. That’s more stage time than most clubs offer in a month.
The Only Daily Open Mic in the World
Search “daily open mic comedy” – you’ll find us. Search “open mic every night San Diego” – still us. We’re the only comedy club on Earth running an open mic after every single show, 7 nights a week.
This isn’t a gimmick. It’s how comedy actually gets made. The sausage factory is open for tours – and the sausage is raw, bloody, and occasionally delicious.
What to Expect (A Pain Tolerance Guide)
| Vibe | What You’ll See | Pain Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cute Bomb | Newbie dies slowly, crowd cheers anyway | 😊 |
| Cringe Break | Comic forgets name, you “check your phone” | 😬 |
| Accidental Legend | Random dude crushes, gets booked next week | 🔥 |
| Future Star | Pro tests killer bit, room loses it | 🎤 |
Pro tip: If you love The Comedy Store history, Kill Tony chaos, or just watching comedy get born in real time, this is your spot.
The “No Minimums” Promise
- Free entry. Always.
- No two-drink minimum at the open mic. Ever.
- Full bar open late with craft cocktails, local beers, and zero pressure.
Hang with comedians post-set. Hear the real stories. Maybe see someone who’ll be famous in five years.
Is This Show For You?
Yes, if you:
- Want to see comedy before it’s polished.
- Love watching the process (good, bad, and legendary).
- Think bombing can be funnier than crushing.
No, if you:
- Need every joke to land.
- Hate surprises.
- Think open mics are “sad.”
The Mad House Open Mic: By The Numbers
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Open mics per year | 365 |
| Comedians per week | 100+ |
| Sets per week | 400+ |
| Future headliners born here | Counting… |
Come Watch Stars Be Born (and Dreams Die) – 5 Minutes at a Time
When: Every night after the last paid show (usually 10:30 PM – 1 AM)
Where: Mad House Comedy Club, San Diego
Cost: FREE
Sign up to perform: First come, first served – arrive early!
Bring friends. Bring your pain tolerance.
This is where comedy starts.
This is the Mad House Open Mic.
And it’s the only one like it in the world.
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See you at the mic. 🎤🔥
