You already have the room. We'll help you fill it.
You don't need a stage, a bar license, or a sound engineer — you need a living room, a backyard, a shop after closing, or a rooftop. Side Door helps you find the right artist for the space you already have.
Everything a house show needs, minus the guesswork
Browse artists by genre and size
Filter by the kind of night you want to host — quiet and acoustic, a full band, spoken word — and by how many people your space can hold.
You set every limit
Max guests, end time, noise level, whether it's BYO or dry — your house rules are part of the listing, not a conversation you have to have every time.
A real guest list, capped at your number
RSVPs stop the moment your room is full. No overselling a space that seats thirty.
Reviewed artist profiles
Every artist on the platform is reviewed before their profile is searchable — you're not taking a chance on a stranger with a SoundCloud link.
Host once, or once a month
There's no minimum commitment. Say yes to a date when you want a show in your space, and nothing when you don't.
Become the room people ask about
The best host spaces build a following of their own — guests who show up for the room as much as the artist.
From application to your first show
Describe your space
Room size, seating, sound limits, parking, and the kind of nights you're picturing there. Photos help, and can be added anytime.
Find an artist who fits
Search by genre, set size, and travel radius, or wait for artists routing through your area to request your space.
Lock the date and the door price
Agree on a date and suggested price with the artist, then open RSVPs to your list and theirs.
Open your door
Check guests in from your list, move the couch, and let the room do what a big venue can't.
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If people can sit down and hear a song, it counts.
Living rooms, garages, backyards, bookstores after hours, breweries on a slow Tuesday, rooftop decks, art studios. The room doesn't need a stage — it needs a good reason for forty people to be quiet at the same time.
Your next favorite show could happen in your living room.
Apply to host and we'll reach out when artists start routing through your area.