2026 Theme Submissions Are In!

What a fantastic year for creativity! We are excited to present the 2026 SideBurn theme submissions, and there’s no shortage of incredible ideas. Now it’s your turn to help shape the magic of SideBurn. Please take a moment to review the themes submitted by our community and vote for up to five that capture the spirit you want to see at next year’s event.

Voting closes at midnight on November 5th, 2025, so don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard!

Cast your vote!

All themes listed are shown as submitted by participants. Multiple votes from the same IP address will only count once to ensure fair voting.

Land Acknowledgement
We gather for SideBurn on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe, the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, the Huron-Wendat, the Mississaugas, and other Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work and build community on this land.