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A love letter to the Canadian live music scene
Every city has a pulse. It lives in the basement venues, the weekend bar gigs, the all-ages shows at community halls, and the summer festival stages. The scene is the ecosystem of artists, venues, promoters, fans, and volunteers who keep live music alive — especially at the local level.
But the scene is fragile. Small venues close. Touring artists skip towns because they can't find a stage. Fans miss shows they would have loved because nobody told them it was happening. The infrastructure that connects it all is duct-taped together — scattered Instagram stories, word-of-mouth, and Facebook events that half the audience never sees.
Independent musicians spend more time promoting than performing. Getting the word out about a Tuesday night set at a 60-cap room shouldn't require a marketing degree.
Small and mid-size venues struggle to fill weeknight bills. They need a way to reach the people who actually want to be in the room — not just yell into the algorithm void.
You shouldn't have to follow 40 accounts and check 3 platforms just to find out what's happening this weekend. One place. All the shows. Your city.
We're building a single, open platform where anyone in the Canadian music community can discover and list live shows — for free.
No gatekeepers. No paywalls for show listings. No 15-step checkout for a $10 cover.
When the scene thrives, everyone benefits. Bars sell more drinks. Artists build real audiences. Neighbourhoods gain culture and identity. And people have a place to go on a Thursday night that isn't their couch.
The big ticketing platforms serve arenas and stadium tours. We serve the rest. The open mics, the album release parties, the 200-person rooms where you can feel the kick drum in your chest. That's the music that matters — and it deserves infrastructure that actually works.
Whether you play shows, book shows, or just go to shows — this is for you.
We're here to help
Have a question, issue, or suggestion? Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Click the Create Show button in the navigation bar. You'll need to be logged in as a venue or artist. Fill in your show details, set ticket types and prices, and publish — it's that simple.
Sign up for an account and select your role during registration. If your venue or artist page already exists, contact us through the form above and we'll help you claim it.
We charge a flat $1.50 service fee per ticket to cover payment processing and platform costs. Revenue splits between venues and artists are fully configurable per show. There are no listing fees.
Refund policies are set by the show organizer. Check the show page for details, or contact us with your order number and we'll help sort things out.
Click Login, then select Forgot Password to receive a reset link via email. If you're still having trouble, reach out to us through the form above.
Go to your Profile page and click Delete my Account at the bottom. This will deactivate your account immediately. To fully remove your data, contact us at support@findlivemusic.ca.
We typically respond within 24 hours during business days.
Find your next show or list your own.
The people who make the scene happen
findlivemusic.ca isn't a tech company trying to "disrupt" live music. It's a community tool — built by people who go to shows, for people who go to shows. Everything here exists because someone in the scene said "we need this."
This page is about the people behind the music: the artists grinding through Tuesday night sets, the venues keeping their doors open, and the fans who show up and make it all matter.
From solo singer-songwriters to five-piece bands — if you play live, this is your network. Build a profile, list your shows, get discovered by venues and fans in your city and beyond.
Bars, clubs, theatres, community halls, house shows — if you host live music, you belong here. List your space, manage your calendar, and connect with artists who want to play your room.
The reason any of this exists. Find shows you'll love, follow your favourite artists and venues, and never miss a gig in your city again.
Flat $1.50 ticket fee. No hidden charges. Revenue splits are visible and configurable. You always know where the money goes.
Listing shows is free. Always will be. We don't paywall the scene. If you play music or host music, you can be here.
We focus on the rooms with 50–500 people — the places where music communities actually form. The big tours can take care of themselves.
A healthy music scene runs on mutual respect. A few things that keep it going:
Across Canada — from St. John's to Victoria, the scene is everywhere. Small rooms, big hearts.
Independent artists performing live in Canada. Most of them aren't on Spotify's radar — but they're in a room near you.
The Canadian live music industry generates billions — but most of it flows through a handful of major promoters. We're here for the rest.
The community is the platform. Without people showing up, playing, and sharing — none of this works. Be part of it.
You're getting early access to findlivemusic.ca — here's what you need to know
A single, open platform for the Canadian live music scene. We connect fans, artists, and venues so nobody misses a show and nobody plays to an empty room.
No algorithms deciding who sees what. No paywalls for show listings. Just a straightforward calendar of live music — searchable by city, venue, artist, genre, or date.
Browse a live calendar of shows across Canadian cities. Filter by genre, date range, or neighbourhood. Never miss a gig again.
Purchase directly through the platform with a flat $1.50 fee per ticket. No hidden charges, no surprise fees at checkout.
Artists and venues can create shows in seconds with our step-by-step wizard. Add ticket types, set prices, and publish — all free.
Browse the venue directory. Each venue has its own page with upcoming shows, capacity info, and a link to its full calendar.
Discover artists with embedded Spotify and YouTube links, upcoming show dates, and genre tags. Follow your favourites.
Explore the scene city by city. Each city page aggregates local shows, venues, and artists in one place.
Every account starts as a Fan. Roles unlock different capabilities depending on how you participate in the scene.
Browse shows, buy tickets, save favourites, view order history, and manage your profile.
Everything a fan can do, plus: create and manage an artist profile with Spotify/YouTube links, list your own shows, and track your upcoming shows.
Manage artist profiles and shows on their behalf. Ideal for managers, booking agents, or band members handling promotion for one or more artists.
Full control over your venue: edit profile and details, create and manage shows, configure ticket types and pricing, view ticket sales, and manage payouts.
Delegated access to a venue's shows and calendar. Venue owners can invite managers to help run the day-to-day without giving up ownership.
Platform-wide access: user management, show moderation, venue/artist approval, payout configuration, email settings, and system backups.
The platform runs on Stripe test mode — no real charges will be made. Use these fake card numbers at checkout to simulate different scenarios.
| Scenario | Card Number | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Successful payment | 4242 4242 4242 4242 |
Visa — always succeeds |
| Successful payment | 5555 5555 5555 4444 |
Mastercard — always succeeds |
| Successful payment | 3782 822463 10005 |
American Express — always succeeds |
| Requires authentication | 4000 0025 0000 3155 |
Triggers 3D Secure popup |
| Declined | 4000 0000 0000 9995 |
Insufficient funds |
| Declined | 4000 0000 0000 0002 |
Generic decline |
| Declined | 4000 0000 0000 0069 |
Expired card |
| Declined | 4000 0000 0000 0127 |
Incorrect CVC |
For all test cards use any future expiry date (e.g. 12/34), any 3-digit CVC (4-digit for Amex), and any name/postal code.
As a beta user, you're helping us find bugs, rough edges, and missing features before we open up to the public. Here's how you can help:
This is a beta — some things aren't finished yet:
Found a bug? Have a suggestion? Paste a screenshot or upload an image to show us what you see.
Pick a role to test the platform from that perspective. You can always change roles later by creating another account.
Jump in, look around, and let us know what you think.
Last updated: April 13, 2026
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Last updated: April 13, 2026
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