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Open mics at Kala Manch Studio

Open mic.
Open room.

For a new poem, a lived story, a comic thought, a song—and the person ready to share it.

The open mic stage at Kala Manch Studio

Choose your path

How do you want to be part of it?

I want to perform

Bring your six minutes.

First-timers and returning performers are equally welcome. Tell us what you want to share.

Apply to Perform

I want to attend

Listen from close by.

Take a seat in an intimate room and meet voices you may not have heard anywhere else.

Book a Ticket

What happens

One stage. Many forms.

PoetryKahaniComedyHindi SatireMusicSpoken Word
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Apply with a short note about your piece.

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Selected performers receive a short slot on stage.

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Arrive early for a quick stage orientation.

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The audience listens; the community continues after.

Upcoming open mics

Every edition, a new room.

Open mic evenings at Kala Manch Studio—hosted by Kala Manch and by visiting communities—each with its own performers, moments and stories.

20 Sep

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Poetry · Shayari · Storytelling · Music

Alankar

Mixed Open Mic

Kavymanch Bangalore presents Alankar — a mixed open mic hosted by Michael, welcoming every form from poetry and shayari to stories and song.

Kala Manch Studio, HSR Layout

Ticket price confirmed by organizer

26 Sep

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Shayari · Kavitayein · Kahaani · Qisse · Gaane

Aagan

An Open Mic series by Qissa Ghar

Qissa Ghar brings Aagan to Kala Manch Studio — an afternoon of shayari, kavitayein, kahaani, qisse and gaane, shared up close.

Kala Manch Studio, HSR Layout

Ticket price confirmed by organizer

Your first time?

  • You do not need a published body of work.
  • Hindi and English performances are welcome.
  • Original work is strongly encouraged.
  • The room values attention over competition.