Any space is a venue.
Intimate shows in thousands of amazing alternative venue spaces around the world.
Side Door is the world’s marketplace for artists and spaces. Bypass the gatekeepers and book your own shows in living rooms, backyards, bookstores, warehouses, cafes, galleries, etc.
Side Door shows are low on overhead and high on return, so you can make a living with meaningful performances and engaged audiences.
How In-Person Shows Work
Connect
Discover unique spaces run by passionate arts-loving hosts all over the world
Message the spaces you’re interested in. If they respond, you can then chat privately and build shows together. Our double-opt-in system means no spam on either side.
Plan
Build shows on your terms using our industry leading booking tools
Set up a unique revenue split with each host. Set a ticket price or use “name-your-price” to let your audience pay what they can. Establish amenity expectations and deal-breakers so everyone is set up to win.
Promote
Work with your host to sell tickets
Establish a plan to get the word out - you’ve now got real humans on the ground to help move tickets everywhere you go!
Use social channels, newsletters, word-of-mouth, or good old fashion gig posters. Use affiliate links to track sales from multiple sources in real time.
Perform
Unforgettable performances unlike any other
Intimate settings put artists in a context where they’re set up to win. Leave a real impact everywhere you go, making dedicated lifelong fans. “If your footprint cannot be wide, let it be deep.”
Get Paid & Celebrated
Automatic, secure payouts to your bank or Paypal account
Funds arrive within 72 hours of show completion. Collect reviews from your ticket-holders and gain followers. Every follower will automatically be notified the moment you book your next show!
Powerful ticketing tools
Name-Your-Price ticketing
Set a minimum and let your fans pay what they can
Global transactions
Sell tickets in 14 currencies to anyone around the globe with customer-localized tax-rates.
Affiliate links
Track sales from different sources, like promoters, social channels, or newsletters
Geo-gating
Control the regions from which tickets can be purchased. Tour online with exclusive shows for specific markets.
Privacy
Run publicly ticketed or strictly private events.
Security
Ticket holders only receive the exact address & instructions after purchase
Transparent settlements
Automatic P.R.O. remittance
Side Door will automatically report and remit to Performance Rights Orgs, so shows with music are licensed and liability-free.
Follow the money
Track sales in real time and see exactly where every penny goes.
Automatic payouts
Get paid directly to your bank or Paypal account.
Show management
Guestlist management
Quickly & easily dole out single or bulk comp tickets and export ticketholder opt-in emails for your newsletter.
Profile teams
Grant profile admin access to your entire team for effortless collaboration and sales tracking.
Real support
Liaise with your designated Side Door team member leading up to the show.
Set your schedule
Drop map pins and date ranges to broadcast your availability
Marketplace tools
Set up one-offs or entire tours, working directly with each host to make the most of each gig.
Re-selling tools
Fans who “Follow” your profile get immediate email notifications the second you book a show.
How does Side Door make money?
Side Door takes 10% of net settlement revenue (after taxes and P.R.O. remittance, if/when applicable).
Questions about features or pricing? Book a Consultation Call
What artists are saying
“Side Door has completely changed the way we approach touring - while we still target traditional venues in major markets, we no longer stress about filling off-days with oversized soft-seaters in small towns. Instead we go straight to Side Door where we can often make 3x the money for a fraction of the promotional effort.”
Said The Whale - View profile
“You are absolutely killing it and stepping up for artists right now in a truly phenomenal way. I KNOW there is a huge future for this company, and the humanity and professionalism you exude will make that growth easy. F**king well done. And thank you.”
Torquil Campbell of Stars - View profile
Plan your first show now
Have Questions? Talk to a Side Door Booking Expert