Open mic & jam directory

Where to play in Vancouver and Metro Vancouver

A source-linked directory of recurring open mics and jams in Vancouver and Metro Vancouver, grouped by day of the week, with Dewdney sessions clearly labeled in the Fraser Valley.

Entries marked All ages are verifiably open to performers under 19.

Every entry carries the date we last verified it. Open mics die quietly. Check the venue’s current schedule before travelling, especially for older entries. The two separately listed sessions in Dewdney are in the Fraser Valley. Run one of these? Corrections via the contact page.

Monday

Club 100 Jam

ANAF Club 100 (2211 Kingsway, Vancouver) · Weekly

Time
7 – 11 PM; skips holiday Mondays
Signup
Current organizer signup details are not published in the accessible listings
Genre
Rock, blues, country — multi-genre
Cost
Unknown; confirm with the venue
All ages
Unknown; confirm admission rules with the venue

ShowHub lists this jam on Mondays from 7–11 PM, except holidays. The venue's primary Facebook schedule could not be independently accessed. Under that published holiday rule, expect no jam on Thanksgiving Monday, October 12, 2026; the date-specific cancellation has not been confirmed by the club. Confirm the schedule and participation details before travelling.

Last verified July 16, 2026

Sources

The source of the historical verification was not recorded. The links below are current references; they do not establish a new verification date.

Pacific Bluegrass Jam

The Anza Club (Mount Pleasant, Vancouver) · Weekly

Time
Mondays at 7:30 PM, September–June; check the society calendar for that week's format and end time
Season
September–June
Signup
Format varies: drop-in jams; the open stage requires active membership and email signup
Genre
Bluegrass, old-time
Cost
$6–$10 depending on format and membership; check the event listing

Pacific Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Society events rotate between Slow-Pitch, open bluegrass and old-time jams, and an open stage. Published prices vary by event and membership; the open stage is for active members and uses email signup. Acoustic stringed instruments are specified for some formats. The season is September through June. The October 12, 2026 jam is a post-AGM event listed to begin around 8 PM; check the society calendar for the current week's details. The Anza is 19+.

Last verified October 7, 2026

Sources

Schedule verified from https://www.pacificbluegrass.ca/Events.

Tuesday

End of the Line Jam

Princeton Pub & Grill (Powell Street, Vancouver) · Weekly

Time
9 PM – 1 AM
Signup
Hosted by Sandy Bone and Double D; ask the hosts how to join
Genre
Blues, rock, roots — multi-genre
Cost
No cover listed by the pub; confirm before attending

The pub's event calendar lists this Tuesday jam from 9 PM to 1 AM with Sandy Bone and Double D hosting. The pub states it is 19+ and advertises nightly live music with no cover; confirm event details with the venue before travelling.

Last verified October 7, 2026

Sources

Schedule verified from https://theprincetonpub.ca/events-calendar/.

Wednesday

Anza Club Blues Jam

The Anza Club (Mount Pleasant, Vancouver) · Twice a month

Time
7 – 11 PM, first and third Wednesdays
Signup
Drop in; the club describes this as an acoustic jam
Genre
Blues
Cost
Unknown; check the current event listing

The Anza's calendar lists this acoustic jam on the first and third Wednesdays, 7–11 PM. It is skipped Wednesday, October 7, 2026 while the venue hosts Music BC's ARC Showcase. The club is 19+; its jam listing does not state a cover charge or promise a PA or drum kit, so check the event page before you go.

Last verified October 7, 2026

Sources

Schedule verified from https://www.anzaclub.org/new-events.

The Gander Jam

LanaLou's (Powell Street, Vancouver) · Schedule unconfirmed

Time
Wednesday; first/third per organizer, second/fourth per Metro Van; occurrence pattern unresolved
Signup
Use the sign-up board at the event
Genre
Groove-based improv, funk, jam
Cost
Sliding scale; $10 suggested by organizer
All ages
Unknown; confirm admission rules with the venue

The organizer lists the first and third Wednesdays, with doors at 8 PM, a featured artist at 8:30, and a jam at 9; Metro Van lists the second and fourth Wednesdays. Because those recurrence schedules conflict, the frequency remains unconfirmed. The organizer says to use the sign-up board and describes admission as sliding scale with $10 suggested. Its page says all ages, but the venue or another source should resolve the conflicting age information before relying on it; confirm current details before attending.

Last verified July 16, 2026

Sources

The source of the historical verification was not recorded. The links below are current references; they do not establish a new verification date.

Thursday

Commercial Drive Legion Jam

Grandview Legion #179 (Commercial Drive, Vancouver) · Weekly

Time
7 – 11 PM per ShowHub; not verified by the venue
Signup
Not confirmed; check with the venue before attending
Genre
Rock, blues, country — as previously listed
Cost
Not confirmed; check with the venue before attending
All ages
Unknown; confirm admission rules with the venue

Only ShowHub currently confirms this Thursday listing and its 7–11 PM time. The venue's public schedule could not be verified, and other event directories do not consistently list it. Signup, cost, age rules, and equipment remain unknown. Check with Grandview Legion #179 before attending.

Last verified July 16, 2026

Sources

The source of the historical verification was not recorded. The links below are current references; they do not establish a new verification date.

Dewdney Thursday Acoustic Open Mic

Historic Dewdney Pub (Fraser Valley) · Weekly

Time
6:30 – 9:30 PM
Signup
Not stated on the current schedule; confirm participation details with the venue
Genre
Acoustic
Cost
Unknown; confirm this session's price with the venue
All ages
Unknown; confirm admission rules with the venue

The venue's current weekly schedule lists a Thursday acoustic open mic from 6:30–9:30 PM at 8793 River Road South in Dewdney. The page does not state signup, age, cost, or equipment details for this session; confirm them with the venue. Its separately listed Sunday blues show has a $10 standard cover, with special-event exceptions; that price is not listed for Thursday.

Last verified October 7, 2026

Sources

Schedule verified from https://www.churchoftheblues.ca/.

Eagles Club North Vancouver Open Mic

Eagles Club (North Vancouver) · Weekly

Time
Performances 8 – 11 PM; signup begins at 7:30 PM
Signup
Sign up at 7:30 PM; performance time is 8 – 11 PM
Genre
Not specified in the venue's current event post
Cost
Unknown; confirm with the venue
All ages
Unknown; confirm admission rules with the venue

The venue's Thursday post separates the 7:30 PM signup from performances running 8–11 PM. The Eagles Club is at 170 West 3rd Street in North Vancouver. The event post does not confirm cost, age or guest rules, or equipment, so check with the venue before attending.

Last verified October 7, 2026

Sources

Schedule verified from https://www.facebook.com/events/1557946216132949/.

Trees Organic Open MicAll ages

Trees Organic Coffee (Granville, Vancouver) · Weekly

Time
About 7 – 10 PM (headline: 7:30 – 10 PM)
Signup
In-house sheet when the host arrives, or reserve with the host; OpenMicVancouver lists 7:15 PM signup (no earlier)
Genre
Music, spoken word, and stand-up comedy
Cost
Not stated by the host; check before attending

Trees Organic's current host page lists an all-ages Thursday open mic, generally 7–10 PM, with advance reservations or an in-house sign-up sheet. The host does not state a cover charge or equipment setup on that page; confirm those details before going.

Last verified October 7, 2026

Sources

Schedule verified from https://treescoffee.com/open-mic/.

Saturday

Dewdney Saturday Matinee Country Jam

Historic Dewdney Pub (Fraser Valley) · Twice a month

Time
4 – 8 PM on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month
Signup
Not stated on the current schedule; confirm participation details with the venue
Genre
Country
Cost
Unknown; confirm this session's price with the venue
All ages
Unknown; confirm admission rules with the venue

The venue's current schedule lists a country jam hosted by the Patsy Thompson Band on the second and fourth Saturdays, 4–8 PM, at 8793 River Road South in Dewdney. “Twice a month” is used for its frequency, with both Saturdays named here. The page does not state signup, age, cost, or equipment details for this session; confirm before attending.

Last verified October 7, 2026

Sources

Schedule verified from https://www.churchoftheblues.ca/.

Saturday Jam with Mike Van Eyes

LanaLou's (Powell Street, Vancouver) · Weekly

Time
4 – 7 PM
Signup
Guest pro set followed by a jam; ask the host how to join
Genre
Rock n' roll
Cost
$15 (listed by event directory; confirm current price)
All ages
Unknown; confirm admission rules with the venue

Mike Van Eyes lists the weekly Saturday Rock n' Roll Jamboree from 4–7 PM. ShowHub describes a guest pro set followed by a jam and lists a $15 admission; confirm participation details and current price with the venue before attending.

Last verified October 7, 2026

Sources

Schedule verified from https://mikevaneyes.com/index.php/live-shows/.

Sunday

Ivanhoe Sunday Afternoon Jam

The Ivanhoe Pub (Main Street, Vancouver) · Weekly

Time
4 PM start; end time unconfirmed (published listings differ between 7 and 8 PM)
Signup
Not stated in the current event listings
Genre
Rock, blues, country — as listed by the event directories
Cost
Not confirmed by a current venue or organizer source
All ages
Unknown; confirm admission rules with the venue

ShowHub and OpenMicVancouver list this Sunday jam from 4–8 PM, while Metro Van lists 4–7 PM. The time above preserves the confirmed start and leaves the conflicting end time unresolved. The pub's current site does not list the jam; confirm it is running before attending.

Last verified July 16, 2026

Sources

The source of the historical verification was not recorded. The links below are current references; they do not establish a new verification date.

Lynn Valley Legion Jam

Lynn Valley Legion (North Vancouver) · Monthly — last Sunday

Time
3 – 6 PM on the last Sunday of the month
Signup
Guests may play solo or with the house band
Genre
Not specified by the venue calendar
Cost
Not confirmed by a current venue or organizer source
All ages
Unknown; confirm admission rules with the venue

The Legion's calendar lists this jam on the last Sunday from 3–6 PM and says guests may play solo or with the house band. The venue is at 1630 Lynn Valley Road. The calendar also lists upcoming dates; check it before travelling.

Last verified October 7, 2026

Sources

Schedule verified from https://lynnvalleylegion114.com/calendar.

On hiatus or unconfirmed

These sessions are retained for reference. Check each entry for whether a pause is confirmed or its current status is unknown.

The Painted Ship Open MicUnconfirmed

The Painted Ship (Kitsilano, Vancouver) · Weekly

Time
Not confirmed by a current venue or organizer schedule
Signup
Not confirmed by a current venue or organizer source
Genre
Not confirmed by a current venue or organizer source
Cost
Not confirmed by a current venue or organizer source
All ages
Unknown; confirm admission rules with the venue

The October 7, 2026 source audit found no open mic in the venue's events feed through November 27, and its Thursday listings showed solo acts. Its current status is unknown; absence from the calendar does not confirm a pause or closure. The entry is retained in the unconfirmed section rather than removed. Last event evidence found by that audit was March 12, 2026; check the venue feed before travelling.

Last verified July 16, 2026

Sources

The source of the historical verification was not recorded. The links below are current references; they do not establish a new verification date.