OpenMic Under the Stars
A $5 cover, all ages, BYO chair community night built for local talent, food vendors, families, friends, and the wide-open Las Cruces sky.
One mic. A whole city of voices.
OpenMic Under the Stars is a recurring outdoor showcase for musicians, comedians, poets, storytellers, acoustic acts, bands, and first-time performers ready to step into the glow.
Bring a chair, grab food from local vendors, and settle in for a night where neighbors become fans, performers become regulars, and TheBank becomes the stage between downtown and the stars.
$5 Cover
Simple entry that helps support the stage, performers, and community programming.
All Ages
Family-friendly evening for performers, friends, neighbors, and fans.
BYO Chair
Outdoor seating is casual. Bring a chair or blanket and get comfortable.
Outdoor Event
Expect fresh air, stage lights, music, community, and weather-aware planning.
From load-in to last call for applause.
A simple night flow keeps performers, vendors, families, and friends moving together from setup to the final applause.
Step up when the lights come on.
OpenMic is built for singers, musicians, comedians, poets, storytellers, spoken word artists, acoustic acts, bands, creators, and performers testing new material.
Feed the crowd while the stage lights up.
OpenMic brings performers, families, and friends together around an outdoor stage, making it a strong fit for food trucks, pop-up kitchens, snacks, sweets, drinks, and local flavor.
Support the stage before it becomes a tradition.
OpenMic brings artists, families, food vendors, and local businesses into one community night. Sponsors help keep the cover accessible while adding more energy to the stage experience.
Current Sponsors & Partners
Sponsor and partner logos are featured here throughout the series.
A place for local creativity to grow.
Every OpenMic night brings local performers, food vendors, creators, sponsors, and families together in one shared community space.
OpenMic media archive.
Explore performer clips, crowd photos, food vendor highlights, interviews, sponsor moments, and recap videos from OpenMic nights.
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Quick answers for performers, families, and vendors.
Here are the quick answers for guests, performers, families, and vendors planning to attend.
How do I perform?
Use the performer interest button and tell us what you do. Walk-up signups may be available depending on the night.
Is OpenMic all ages?
Yes. This is designed as a community-friendly, all ages event.
Can food vendors join?
Yes. Food trucks, pop-ups, snacks, sweets, drinks, and easy walk-up concepts are encouraged to start the vendor signup path.
Do I need to bring a chair?
Yes. Seating is casual and outdoor, so BYO chair is the move.
What happens with weather?
Weather updates and schedule changes are shared on the event page and social channels when needed.