Side By Side Weekend

As we roll into festival time, we want to take an opportunity to thank our funders and sponsors. Their support is instrumental in helping us continue putting on the festival, and offering subsidized ticket options to keep the access open.

Side By Side gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the

Presenting Sponsor:


Festival Partners:
.beer

Community Partners:


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Flexible ticket options are available at the door all weekend. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Meet the co-presenters! 🤝

is a community-minded music presenter based in so-called Ottawa. Founded in 2017, First Crush aims to produce outlets for young, independent artists to explore meaningful self-expression in underground music circles, while challenging barriers within creative industries.

First Crush co-presents the outdoor stage on Friday, July 25th with its curated lineup featuring , , & 🎶

Advance & festival passes available via the link in bio!

🌹PERFORMER FEATURE🌹
aiamor is a non-binary Chinese-Dominican drag performer who’s goal is to bring their culture and story to Ottawa’s drag scene.

🗓️ Friday, July 25 2025
📍 Club SAW, Indoor Stage ( - 67 Nicholas St.)
🤝 Co-presented by: .productions
🎟️ Day & festival passes going fast: sidebysideweekend.com