“Comedykills” – das Open Mic im Glockenbachviertel

Comedy Kills turns a night at a bar into a live comedy gamble. At 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, comedians take the small stage at Beverly Kills in Munich’s Glockenbachviertel, with each performer given eight minutes to land a few good jokes. Some are beginners. Others may soon appear on television.

I like the changing lineup, since no two visits should follow the same pattern. I also like the simple deal: one ticket covers the comedy and the party afterward, with hip-hop continuing at Beverly Kills until 5 a.m.

The main caution is space. A Saturday performance can feel crowded, and the comics vary in quality because this is an open mic, not a polished theater show. It is also German-language and strictly for adults.

Key points before you go

• Eight-minute sets: Most comedians have only eight minutes to test new material.
• Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.: The regular schedule makes this easy to fit into a Munich weekend.
• Saturday may include longer acts: One or two comedians may perform extended sets and are expected to deliver more guaranteed laughs.
• Beverly Kills near Sendlinger Tor: Look for the bar beside the Bazi Box fast-food restaurant.
• Comedy plus late-night music: Entry includes the hip-hop party, which can continue until 5 a.m.
• German and 18-plus only: The show takes place in a bar, and minors or drunk people are not admitted.

A Munich open mic with a real element of surprise

The appeal of Comedy Kills is its uncertainty. You are not buying a ticket to see one famous name deliver a familiar routine. You are buying a place in a room where a mixed group of comedians tries out its latest material.

That can mean a sharp set from someone with professional experience, followed by a beginner still finding a rhythm. It can also mean the reverse. The next comedian may need time to settle in, while another walks onstage and quickly controls the room.

This format suits you if you enjoy seeing comedy before it has been polished for television. An open mic gives performers a place to test ideas, change a punch line, or try a subject that may never reach a larger stage. For the audience, the reward is discovery. The tradeoff is that quality is uneven by design.

The show begins at 9 p.m., giving the evening a clear starting point. You can treat it as your main night out, or use it as the first part of a later evening in the Glockenbachviertel. Since the party remains at the same bar, you do not need to find another club after the final comic.

What the eight-minute format feels like

Eight minutes is short. That matters.

A comedian cannot spend long building a story or recovering from a weak opening. You get quick sets, frequent changes of voice, and a steady flow from one performer to the next. If one act does not suit your sense of humor, you are not stuck with that style for an hour.

The short format also explains why this is better viewed as a live testing ground than a formal stage production. A comic may present new gags that are still being shaped. Some material may land well. Some may not. The room’s response becomes part of the performer’s work.

On Saturdays, the program may include one or two comedians who play longer. These performers are expected to guarantee gags, so the evening can shift from quick open-mic appearances toward more dependable extended sets. The exact mix changes, which is part of the point. You should not expect a fixed lineup unless the event provides one for your chosen date.

The supplied information does not name individual performers or a regular host. That means you should book for the format and setting, not for a particular comedian. If you happen to catch someone who later appears on television, that is a pleasant bonus rather than something you can plan around.

Finding Beverly Kills near Sendlinger Tor

The meeting point is Beverly Kills, a bar near Sendlinger Tor. The clearest landmark is the Bazi Box fast-food restaurant beside it.

This is useful because the venue name may not be enough if you are walking through an unfamiliar part of Munich at night. Use Bazi Box as your visual check, then look for Beverly Kills next door. The setting is a bar, not a dedicated comedy club, so you should expect a casual nightlife room rather than theater seating or a formal lobby.

The location is one of the practical strengths of the evening. Being not far from Sendlinger Tor makes the show a reasonable choice after time in central Munich. You can pair it with dinner or drinks elsewhere, then arrive for the 9 p.m. start. The available details do not give an exact walking time from Sendlinger Tor, so allow enough time to locate the bar and get settled.

A bar setting can help the comedy feel close and immediate. It can also create the main comfort issue: limited room. One Saturday attendee specifically found the space too small for the number of people allowed inside and suggested limiting the audience. Take that seriously if you dislike tight rooms or prefer a clear view from every seat.

The old-school bar atmosphere

The room has an intentionally old-fashioned feel. One recent visitor described the atmosphere as a trip into the past, while also praising the service and drinks. That gives you a useful picture of the setting: the night is not only about standing in front of a microphone, but also about spending time in a characterful bar.

The service and drinks are part of the value, though they are not included in the ticket. You pay for entry to the comedy and the later party, then purchase anything you drink separately. The supplied information does not list drink prices, so keep your spending flexible.

The atmosphere may appeal to you if you like comedy in an informal room with a nightlife edge. It may be less suitable if you want a quiet auditorium, carefully arranged seating, or a show built around one headline act. The bar environment is central to the experience, not just a place where the comedy happens.

The crowd also changes the mood. During the comedy, the room needs enough attention for performers to work. Later, the focus shifts to music and socializing. That change gives the night a natural second act, but it means the event is not a short comedy performance with a firm end time.

Staying for the hip-hop party until 5 a.m.

Your admission includes the party after the show. Beverly Kills hosts a hip-hop party every Friday and Saturday, and it can continue until 5 a.m.

That makes the $16 price easier to assess. If you plan to attend the comedy, the party is an added benefit rather than a separate cover charge. You can stay in the same venue, keep the evening going, and avoid paying another entry fee elsewhere.

Still, the value depends on your plans. If you want only a one-hour comedy stop before an early morning, you may not use the late-night portion. If you enjoy nightlife and would otherwise pay for a club, the combined ticket offers more for your money.

Do not assume that the party has the same mood as the comedy. The first part centers on short live sets. The second part is a hip-hop night. You might enjoy both, or you might prefer to leave after the comedy. The ticket allows you to make that choice without buying a second admission.

The late finish also explains the age rule. This is an 18-plus bar event, and drunk people are not permitted into the show. That rule applies to the comedy portion, but the whole evening is clearly aimed at adult nightlife rather than a family outing.

How the changing quality affects your night

The most important decision is whether you enjoy uncertainty. A score around 4.1 from 51 ratings suggests that the experience generally works for many people, but it is not a universal hit. The comments point to two clear strengths, a good mood with pleasant service and drinks, plus the distinctive bar atmosphere. They also identify two limits, uneven comedy and a room that can feel too full on Saturday.

Those points fit the open-mic model. The comedians are different from week to week, and every performer has a limited slot. One weak set does not last long, but a whole evening can feel inconsistent if several acts miss their mark.

I would approach this as a chance to see a range of performers, not as a guaranteed string of professional-level routines. The presence of beginners is part of the experience. So is the possibility of seeing an established comic working out new material.

Saturday offers a little more protection against an uneven night because one or two comedians may perform longer and are expected to guarantee laughs. Friday may feel more purely open mic, with the emphasis on variety and new material. The information does not promise a fixed difference between the two nights, so do not treat Saturday as a completely different show.

Who will enjoy Comedy Kills most

I would recommend this for adults who like small comedy rooms, local nightlife, and the chance to find a new performer before a bigger breakthrough. It is also a good fit if you want an evening that can continue after the show without changing venues.

The event suits flexible plans. You do not need a full day for it, despite the booking information listing a one-day validity period. The meaningful schedule is the 9 p.m. show on Friday or Saturday, followed by the optional party.

It is less suitable for children, families, and anyone under 18. It is also a poor match if you need comedy in English, since the language is German. The host or greeter is listed as German, and the performance language is German as well.

You may also want to think twice if crowds bother you. The venue is wheelchair accessible according to the activity information, which is important, but accessibility does not remove the concern about a small room and a large Saturday audience. If space is a major concern, check the conditions for your chosen date before booking.

Making sense of the $16 ticket

At $16 per person, the price is reasonable for a night that includes two parts: the comedy show and the hip-hop party afterward. The value is strongest when you plan to stay for both.

The comedy itself is not a guaranteed premium theater production. You are paying for access to a live open stage, a changing lineup, and the atmosphere of Beverly Kills. Some of your money supports the chance to see beginners and professionals side by side, rather than a single established star.

Drinks are not listed as included, so budget for those separately. The same applies to food. Beverly Kills is next to Bazi Box, giving you a nearby fast-food option, but the provided information does not say that food is part of the experience.

The ticket also has useful flexibility. You can cancel up to 24 hours before the event for a full refund, and you can reserve now while paying later. Those policies help if your Munich schedule is still shifting. They do not change the quality of the show, but they reduce the risk of committing too early.

A practical plan for Friday or Saturday

If I were fitting this into a Munich evening, I would first decide if I want the full night or only the comedy. For the full version, I would arrive near Beverly Kills before 9 p.m., use Bazi Box as the landmark, and leave room in the budget for drinks.

Expect the room to be active and informal. Since each comic has only eight minutes, the program should keep moving, but the exact number of performers is not provided. On Saturday, allow for the possibility of longer sets from one or two acts.

If the comedy is not your style, the short performances limit the damage. If you love one of the acts, you may get a longer appearance on Saturday, or you may simply leave with the satisfaction of having seen a comedian at an early stage.

After the show, decide based on your energy. The hip-hop party is included and can run until 5 a.m., so you can continue without another admission charge. You are not required to stay that late, and the useful feature is the choice.

Should you book Comedy Kills?

Book it if you want German-language stand-up in a bar, enjoy changing lineups, and like the idea of moving from comedy into a hip-hop party. The $16 ticket has solid value for a full nightlife evening, especially if you stay after the performances.

Skip it if you need English comedy, a family-friendly event, a quiet theater, or a reliably polished lineup. Saturday may offer longer, more dependable acts, but it can also be the more crowded night.

For the right audience, Comedy Kills is a lively way to spend a Munich Friday or Saturday. Go for the open-mic gamble, the old-school Beverly Kills atmosphere, and the chance to catch a future television comedian before the wider public knows the name.

FAQ

Where does Comedy Kills take place?

The show takes place at Beverly Kills in Munich’s Glockenbachviertel, near Sendlinger Tor. The bar is next to the Bazi Box fast-food restaurant.

What time does the comedy show start?

The show starts at 9 p.m.

Which nights is Comedy Kills held?

Comedy Kills takes place every Friday and Saturday.

How long does each comedian perform?

Most comedians have eight minutes to present their latest material.

Are there longer performances?

On Saturdays, one or two comedians may perform longer sets and are expected to provide more guaranteed laughs.

Is the party included in the ticket?

Yes. Entry includes the comedy show and the party afterward at Beverly Kills.

How late does the party continue?

The party can continue until 5 a.m. Beverly Kills hosts a hip-hop party every Friday and Saturday.

Is the event suitable for children?

No. The event is for people aged 18 and over. Minors and drunk people are not allowed into the show.

What language is the experience in?

The experience is in German, and the host or greeter is also listed as German.