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.
Reading · Every Monday · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 19:30, sign-up from 18:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 20 Aug 202619:30
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up from 18:30Mondays
| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | 18:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Comedians |
| Website | matesratescomedy.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Ticket listing |
03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
18:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
19:30 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
21:30 Last songs
22:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Mates Rates Comedy Club
ReadingGetting there
76 Kings Rd,
Reading RG1 3BJ
Reading RG1 3BJ
The nearest station is Reading (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
ReadingAbout the night
Comedy Raw is Mates Rates Comedy's long-running stand-up open mic — billed as Reading's No.1 — and it now runs every Monday at the Pentahotel on Oxford Road, Reading RG1 7RH (it previously ran at The Outlook on Kings Road). Doors open at 7pm and the show runs 7:30pm to 9:30pm, with five new acts taking the stage each week.
How to get a spot
Sign-up is in person between 6:30pm and 7pm — arrive after 7pm and your name won't go into the bucket. Spots are drawn at random from the bucket at 7pm, sets are 5-minute walk-on spots, and acts must stick to their time. Performers who don't get drawn can watch the show for free.
Cost
Entry is £5 on the door for audience members, and your event wristband gets you 15% off drinks at the bar. Expect big laughs, moments of cringe and the odd star of the future — whatever happens, it won't be dull.
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.
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Reading · Every Monday
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.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 20 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Mates Rates Comedy Club Open Mic — Quick Facts
Mates Rates Comedy Club Open Mic runs on Mondays at Mates Rates Comedy Club in Reading, starting at 19:30 with sign-up from 18:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 20 Aug 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Mates Rates Comedy Club’s venue page →
The night starts at 19:30 and runs to about 21:30. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 18:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes - room for roughly 10 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 19:30Starts in 3d 11h 50m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsComedians
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitematesratescomedy.co.uk
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 16 Nov
Starts19:30until 21:30
Sign-up18:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 10 acts
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About This Open Mic
Comedy Raw is Mates Rates Comedy's long-running stand-up open mic — billed as Reading's No.1 — and it now runs every Monday at the Pentahotel on Oxford Road, Reading RG1 7RH (it previously ran at The Outlook on Kings Road). Doors open at 7pm and the show runs 7:30pm to 9:30pm, with five new acts taking the stage each week.
How to get a spot
Sign-up is in person between 6:30pm and 7pm — arrive after 7pm and your name won't go into the bucket. Spots are drawn at random from the bucket at 7pm, sets are 5-minute walk-on spots, and acts must stick to their time. Performers who don't get drawn can watch the show for free.
Cost
Entry is £5 on the door for audience members, and your event wristband gets you 15% off drinks at the bar. Expect big laughs, moments of cringe and the odd star of the future — whatever happens, it won't be dull.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Mates Rates Comedy Club’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 19:30Starts in 3d 11h 50m
Sign-up opens18:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off19:30Every Monday
Music ends21:30Last act finishes
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 10 acts
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
Kit
Mates Rates Comedy Club provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 18:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Mates Rates Comedy Club
76 Kings Rd, Reading RG1 3BJ
Address76 Kings Rd
AreaReading
PostcodeRG1 3BJ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Reading (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Mates Rates Comedy Club in Reading; RG1 3BJ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Corn Exchange, The Rising Sun Arts Centre, The Plough and The New Inn
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 18:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 21:30. Mates Rates Comedy Club provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 18:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Reading open mic nights for alternatives.
Mates Rates Comedy Club provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Mates Rates Comedy Club's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Reading open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
76 Kings Rd, Reading RG1 3BJ.
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The nearest station is Reading (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is RG1 3BJ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 18:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Reading open mics.
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