Black Box Open Mic Comedy Night

What to Expect

Black Box Open Mic is a free, informal stand-up night held roughly monthly in the Green Room at The Black Box, the Cathedral Quarter’s long-running arts and performance venue on Hill Street. The format is a straightforward open mic, giving developing and hobbyist comedians a stage to test new material alongside more experienced circuit acts who drop in to try things out. Because it is free and low-pressure, the room tends to be relaxed and supportive rather than a polished showcase, and the running order and number of acts on the night can vary. It is a good option for anyone curious about Belfast’s comedy scene at grassroots level, rather than the touring names playing the city’s bigger venues.

Good to Know

• Runs on a roughly monthly basis in the Green Room at The Black Box; the next confirmed date after this listing is Wednesday 19 August 2026, doors from 8:00pm.

• Free admission, no ticket required, though checking the venue’s comedy listings nearer the date is worth doing in case of a change.

• Venue: The Black Box, 18-22 Hill Street, Belfast BT1 2LA, in the Cathedral Quarter.

• The bar in the Green Room and main Black Box space is open before and after the show.

• Running acts and length of the night vary, as is typical for an open mic format.

Getting There

The Black Box is on Hill Street in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, a short walk from Belfast Central and the city centre’s main bus routes. The area is dense with bars and other venues, so it is easy to combine with a night out elsewhere in the Quarter, and on-street parking in the surrounding streets is limited on weekend evenings.