OpenGigs is Canada's live music marketplace connecting musicians, bands, DJs and venues. Artists discover gigs while restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, hotels and event venues can quickly find and book live entertainment.
Yes. Creating an account is completely free during Early Access for both artists and venues.
During Early Access, yes. After Early Access, we plan to introduce optional membership plans with additional features. Founder Members will receive 50% off eligible subscriptions for life.
Every feature available during Early Access is free, including creating a profile, browsing gigs, posting gigs, applying for bookings and helping shape future OpenGigs features.
Early Access is available now. Beginning August 1, 2026, venues will be able to post gigs and artists will be able to apply for live performance opportunities.
OpenGigs helps musicians discover live music opportunities across the Greater Toronto Area. Browse available gigs, review the details and apply directly through the platform.
Artists browse available performance opportunities, review venue requirements and submit applications with one click.
Yes. Solo performers, duos, full bands, DJs, singers, instrumentalists and entertainers are all welcome on OpenGigs.
OpenGigs supports restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, patios, weddings, corporate events, festivals, private parties and community events.
During Early Access, venues pay artists directly. OpenGigs will introduce secure payment processing in a future release.
Yes. If you perform as an artist and also manage a venue, you may create separate accounts using different email addresses.
Create a venue account, post your event or performance date, review artist applications and book the performer that best fits your venue.
Venues post available performance dates, receive artist applications, compare profiles and book the best performer for their event.
Restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, hotels, golf clubs, wedding venues, festivals, community organizations and private event hosts can all use OpenGigs.
Every artist sets their own pricing based on experience, performance length and event requirements. OpenGigs helps venues compare artists and find entertainment that fits their budget.
Venue identities remain private until a booking has been accepted, helping protect both artists and venues.
Yes. Secure online payment processing is planned for a future release following Early Access.
Future membership plans may include booking fees and premium features. Full details will be announced before launch.
Yes. Both artists and venues can leave reviews after a confirmed booking has been completed.
No. Reviews cannot be edited once submitted, helping maintain fairness and transparency.
Reviews that violate our Community Guidelines or Terms of Service may be removed.
The first 100 artists and first 30 venues to join OpenGigs become Founder Members and receive exclusive benefits, including 50% off eligible future subscriptions for life.
Joining during Early Access gives you the opportunity to become a Founder Member, receive exclusive lifetime benefits, influence future platform features and start building your presence before the public launch.
Upcoming features include secure payments, subscription plans, featured artist profiles, featured venue listings, advanced search filters, booking management tools and much more.
OpenGigs is launching throughout the Greater Toronto Area, including Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Oshawa, Whitby and Ajax before expanding across Canada.
Repeated no-shows or cancellations may result in warnings, temporary suspension or permanent removal from the OpenGigs platform.
Venues are held to the same standards. Repeated cancellations or abusive behaviour may lead to account restrictions or suspension.
Yes. Accounts that violate our Terms of Service or Community Guidelines may be suspended or permanently removed.
Yes. Contact our support team and we'll permanently remove your account upon request.
Whether you have questions, feature suggestions or need support, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us through our Contact page or by email.
We'll keep our community informed through email updates and announcements inside OpenGigs. Founder Members and Early Access users will often receive new features before public release.