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Host Live Music In Your Space

Side Door makes it easy to book artists, sell tickets, and manage shows – all in one place.

Join 3,300+ hosts attracting new audiences with live music! Discover the perfect artists, streamline ticketing and event management, and create unforgettable experiences that bring your community together—all while unlocking new revenue opportunities.

Real Hosts. Real Impact.

  • Café Lara Side Door

    “Hosting concerts with Side Door has boosted our sales and brought our community together in new and fun ways."

    Café Lara

  • The Big Sing Halifax Ticketing

    "Our recent transition from Eventbrite to Side Door for ticketing has proven to be an outstanding decision."

    The Big Sing

  • Rustic Nine Event Center

    "Side Door has been amazing. Artists from all over contact us and want to perform here. It saves us a lot of time, so we're thrilled."

    Rustic Nine Golf Course and Event Center

  • Theatre Testimonial Host Concerts

    "It was easy to connect with the artist and really nice to have a platform that handles the backend admin (SOCAN and artist payout)"

    The Park Place Theatre

  • House Concert Host

    "The website is easy to use and build an event in collaboration with the artist. The real perk is the ticketing, and the fact that we don't have to handle cash. "

    Dead Horse Canyon

  • Side Door Venue Cultivate 7Twelve

    “Side Door made it super easy to matchmake with the artist and now we can have a show here.”

    Cultivate 7Twelve

  • Emmanuel United Church

    "For a small, non-profit venue, it’s a game-changer for finding quality talent and nurturing emerging artists."

    Emmanuel United Church

  • Old Confidence Lodge Side Door

    "Side Door was integral to booking musicians when we first opened as a venue. They have gone above and beyond..."

    Old Confidence Lodge

  • The Limber Hollow YYC

    “Hosting live music through Side Door has brought a whole new audience to our space, and it’s incredibly easy to do."

    The Limber Hollow

  • House Concert Testimonial

    "It is an incredible feeling to have contributed in a small way to the journey of a growing number of artists."

    The.Victoria.House

  • House Concert Host Review

    "We have continuously been amazed by the incredible talent and skill that has graced our stage. It's been one of the most rewarding endeavors of my life."

    The Brockton

How It Works

  • Sign Up Side Door

    1. Sign Up

    Create a profile so artists can easily find you.

  • Find Book Musicians Concerts

    2. Find Artists

    Find local and touring musicians that fit your vibe.

  • Sell Concert Tickets

    3. Sell Tickets

    Publish your event and start selling tickets in minutes.

  • Earn Extra Revenue Host

    4. Get Paid

    Enjoy automatic payouts within 72 hours after the show.

Already have an artist in mind? Skip step 02 and just use us for ticketing and all the other benefits!

Your Hosting Problems, Solved

“Finding Quality Artists is Hard and Time Consuming”

✔️ Quickly browse talented musicians through our artist finder tool, Show Calls—perfect for cafés, art galleries, or any space.

“Managing Tickets and Payments is a Hassle”

✔️ Side Door handles ticketing, payouts, and SOCAN reporting automatically.

“I’m Worried About Financial Risk”

✔️ There are no upfront fees. Revenue is shared from ticket sales and hosts can set a minimum ticket sale requirement.

Host Live Music. Build Community.

As a host, you’re not just booking artists – you’re creating meaningful connections, fostering creativity, and building community. 😃

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

  • Our all-in-one platform saves hosts hours off each week by simplifying how they find artists, book concerts, and sell tickets. We handle SOCAN and send a settlement sheet, so you don’t have any post-show paperwork. Oh, and we’re free. No upfront fees, no contracts.

  • With Side Door, you can browse thousands of artists looking for gigs. Our intuitive search tool—Connect—helps you find performers based on location, genre, and availability, making booking artists easier than ever.

  • We have a top-tier support team ready to help! We can help you find artists, book shows, set up ticketing, and even help with marketing your show. We’re all about community and always here to help.

  • It’s free! There are no upfront fees to use our platform. You get all the benefits of organizing and managing your event with ease.

  • You and the artist agree on the revenue split when booking the show. Once set, your share of ticket sales will be automatically deposited into your account. For spaces that sell products, like cafés, expect a boost in sales from new audiences on show night. In other words, the revenue extends beyond just ticket sales.

  • Absolutely! And when you only need ticketing, you keep 100% of the revenue. Simply choose the “Book a Solo Show” option to use Side Door for ticketing and enjoy all the other benefits, like SOCAN management and automatic payouts.

  • Yes! Side Door allows you to host both public and private events. If you want to host a more intimate, invite-only concert, your show will only be visible by a direct link.

  • Side Door hosts range from cafés, breweries, churches, traditional venues, and even residential spaces like homes and backyards.