Performance & Stage

Open Mic Night Timer (8 Performers)

Open mic night timer for 8 performers: each gets 3 minutes on stage with a 30-second changeover. Runs a tight 28-minute show. Works for poetry slams, acoustic sets, and comedy.

15 segments · 28 minutes total

Segments

1

Performer 1

3m
2

Changeover

30s
3

Performer 2

3m
4

Changeover

30s
5

Performer 3

3m
6

Changeover

30s
7

Performer 4

3m
8

Changeover

30s
9

Performer 5

3m
10

Changeover

30s
11

Performer 6

3m
12

Changeover

30s
13

Performer 7

3m
14

Changeover

30s
15

Performer 8

3m

Performer 11/15

03:00

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How it works

This timer auto-advances through each segment so you can stay focused.

1

Performer 1

3 minutes

2

Changeover

30 seconds

3

Performer 2

3 minutes

4

Changeover

30 seconds

5

Performer 3

3 minutes

6

Changeover

30 seconds

7

Performer 4

3 minutes

8

Changeover

30 seconds

9

Performer 5

3 minutes

10

Changeover

30 seconds

11

Performer 6

3 minutes

12

Changeover

30 seconds

13

Performer 7

3 minutes

14

Changeover

30 seconds

15

Performer 8

3 minutes

Frequently asked questions

Why 3-minute sets?

Three minutes is the standard open mic length — long enough for a poem, an acoustic song, or a short comedy bit, but short enough to give everyone stage time. For longer sets, check our standup comedy timer (5 min per act).

Can I use this for poetry slams?

Absolutely. Poetry slam competitions typically use 3-minute rounds with strict timekeeping. This timer provides the visual countdown and sound alert that slam hosts need.

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