Berkshire County Open Mic Nights

The Berkshires are known for great live music performances. Amazing local, national, and international artists play in the region weekly. In addition to named performers, the county also hosts many recurring open mic nights, where local musicians showcase their talents. Here is our list of recurring open mic nights. We recommend calling ahead or checking the venue’s website before you go.

If you know of other recurring Open Mic nights in Berkshire County, please contact us.

Last Updated: April 10, 2025


Bounti-Fare
Every Wednesday and the first Friday of the month,  7:30 pm
200 Howland Avenue, Adams
https://bountifare.com/
(413) 743-0193

Center for Peace Through Culture
Third Wednesday of the month,  7:00 – 9:00 pm
137 Front St., Housatonic
https://www.cpccommunity.org/events
(413) 200-8109

Dewey  Hall
The Hall hosts three different monthly events open to musicians:

    Jazz Jam
    Second Wednesday, 7:00 pm

    Berkshire Strings Jam;
    Monday Night Moderate Jam
    Every Monday, 7:00 pm

    Berkshire Strings Jam
    Slow Jam and Coffee Jam
    First and Third Saturdays; 10:00am Slow Jam & 11:30 am Coffee Jam

    Dewey Hall
    91 Main St, Sheffield
    https://www.deweyhall.org/events
    (413) 429-1322

Dottie’s Coffee Lounge
First Friday of the month,  7:00 – 10:00 pm
444 North St, Pittsfield
https://www.dottiescoffeelounge.com/events
(413) 443-1792

Dream Away Lodge Community Music Night
Each Wednesday, starting May 21 through season end, 8:00 – 11:00 pm
1342 County Rd, Becket
https://www.thedreamawaylodge.com/events
(413) 623-8725

The Guthrie Center Hootenanny
Second Thursday of the month, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
2 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington  
https://guthriecenter.org/calendar.html
(413) 528-1955

Hot Plate Brewing Co.
One Monday every month (floating), 7:00 pm
1 School Street, Pittsfield
https://www.hotplatebeer.com/events

Moe’s Tavern 
Second Monday of the month, 6:00 pm sign-up, 7:00 pm start
10 Railroad St., Lee  
https://www.facebook.com/nocoorslight

Shaw Pond Club
Second and Fourth Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm
494 Otis Rd, Becket
https://www.facebook.com/p/Shaw-Pond-Club-100070497370985/

Shire Tavern
Third Thursday of the month
63 Flansburg Ave., Dalton 
https://www.facebook.com/shirebeerco
(413) 423-8018

Sideline Saloon 
Last Tuesday of the month, 6:30 (sign-up) – 10:00 pm
423 Fenn St., Pittsfield
https://www.facebook.com/SidelineSaloon/
(413) 499-7337

Studio 9  
Every Tuesday, 6:30 pm sign-up, 7:00 pm start
231 River St., North Adams 
https://studio9porches.com/performances/


Special thanks to Andy Bloom for providing the initial list of open mic nights!

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