HCA Open Mic Night (Nov.)

HCA Open Mic Night is an welcoming evening for singers and other performance artists of all experience levels. Guests may take the stage or simply enjoy the music, games, trivia, sing-alongs, and relaxed social atmosphere. The event is designed as a judgment-free opportunity to share art and connect with the Hopkinton community.

Performers may bring their own instruments or sheet music for the in-house accompanist, or send an audio track in advance. The HCA provides sound mixing, professional lighting, a piano keyboard, music stands, direct input for electric instruments, and microphones. Wine, beer, soda, and snacks will be available for purchase at the bar.

When: Friday, November 6, 2026

Showtimes: Sign-ups begin at 7:45 p.m.; performances run from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Tickets: Free

Venue: Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748

Lineup: Singers and performance artists of all levels are invited to participate. Guests may also attend without performing.

Performance support: Performers can use the venue’s full sound system, professional lighting, piano keyboard, music stands, direct input for electric instruments, and microphones. An in-house accompanist can play from provided sheet music, and performers may email an audio track ahead of time.

Activities: The evening includes games, music trivia, sing-alongs, and prizes.

Refreshments: A cash bar will offer wine, beer, soda, and snacks for purchase.

Accessibility and community: The Hopkinton Center for the Arts serves an inclusive community of students, performers, and exhibiting artists of varying ages, abilities, experience levels, ethnicities, and geographic backgrounds.