Every Monday in Reading
Kicks off at 19:30, sign-up from 18:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
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Reading · Every Monday · Free
Mates Rates Comedy Club Open Mic
Reading open mic at Mates Rates Comedy Club — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Mates Rates Comedy Club · Reading
Monday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 19 Jun 2026
Mates Rates Comedy Club Open Mic — Quick Facts
Reading open mic at Mates Rates Comedy Club — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start19:30
Sign-up18:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesComedy
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Mates Rates Comedy Club76 Kings Rd
Reading RG1 3BJ
Reading — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Comedy welcome
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
Spotted something wrong with this listing?Closed, moved night, different start time? Let us know and we'll re-verify within 48 hours.
What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
Mates Rates Comedy Raw bills itself as Reading's No.1 stand-up comedy open mic, running every Monday at The Outlook on King's Road. Doors are at 7pm and the show runs 7:30pm to 9:30pm, with sign-up between 6:30pm and 7pm on a first-come-first-served basis — turn up late and you might not get a spot. It's a relaxed, supportive room for newer comics testing material and for audiences who fancy catching the stars of the future; performers don't need to buy a ticket and walk-on spots are available.
About Mates Rates Comedy Club
Mates Rates Comedy Club in Reading is a vibrant hub for emerging talent, offering an open mic experience that embraces mixed genres. With a welcoming atmosphere, the venue encourages both original songs and covers, making it a versatile space for local artists. Equipped with a reliable PA system, it serves as a platform for creativity and community connection.
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 18:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 21:30. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Reading live music scene.
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76 Kings Rd, Reading RG1 3BJ
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Reading's Mates Rates Comedy Club open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 18:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Reading open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Reading mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
76 Kings Rd, Reading RG1 3BJ.
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