Cactus Cafe Songwriters' Open Mic with Jake Farr
2308 Whitis Ave
Austin ,TX 78712
The Cactus Cafe Songwriters' Open Mic at Cactus Cafe in Austin turns a Tuesday night into a showcase for original local music in one of the city’s best-known listening rooms. It has the feel of a discovery night, where audiences never quite know which songwriter is about to deliver the line everyone remembers on the way home.
Hosted by Jake Farr, the open mic is free and dedicated to original songs only, giving it a distinctly Austin character. For anyone seeking free live music in Austin, songwriter rounds near UT, or a casual weeknight outing with local flavor, this is a dependable choice.
- Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Doors: 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Cactus Cafe, 2308 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX 78712
- Admission: Free
- Format: Original music only; no covers
Music fans may want to arrive before the first set begins since small listening rooms tend to fill with people who appreciate close-up performances. For more community happenings, check My Neighborhood News.
