Event Schedule

Explore the magic of Side Burn with our full event schedule. From sunrise yoga and fiery performances to immersive workshops and late-night music, each day is packed with unique experiences hosted by camps across the event.


Thursday, May 15 | Filter: Gathering/Party

Time Details Camp/Location Type
1am (3hrs)

Silent Disco

Once the other sound systems go quiet, we rage on dancing into the night. You keep dancing, we keep playing.
Gathering/Party
6pm (2hrs)

Chris Endo: From Glimmer Songs to Glitter Bombs

DJ set presented by Chris Endo. Genres: Ambient emo tech house & indie dance.
Gathering/Party,
Live Music,
Performance
7pm (5hrs)

Voted Best Dance Party

We like music, so we'll play a bunch of it. Whatever styles inspire us is what we'll play. Punk, EBM, Metal, Techno, Bass House, DNB, whatever. Stop by to see what we're cooking up!
Gathering/Party
7:45pm (1hr)

Sunset Rose

Come on up to the Disco Shower platform, don you best rose outfit, put on your rose tinted sunglasses and celebrate the first sunset of Sideburn with the with some rosé and pink lemonade, while getting to know some new friends on the Haya.
Gathering/Party
8pm (1hr)

Welcome to the Sideshow!

The biggest little Circus is back once again and do we have a show for you! Dr. Magnus Bombastus, proprietor of this fine establishment welcoming you to our little big top and the Chromatic Carnival and celebrating gathering here with delightful creatures of many spectrums, persuasions and colors and introducing Snake Oil's Sideshow and Sideburn to each other in this year's incarnation and getting the party started!
Diversity & Inclusion,
Gathering/Party,
Performance
8pm (2hrs)

Thor's Day Launch Party

Celebrate Thor's Day and the kicking off of Sideburn with us! Gather, ye brave souls, for the Unkegging of the Sacred Mead, drinking games, live music from our humble bards, and more merriment than Valhalla’s hall can hold!
Food & Drink,
Gathering/Party,
Live Music
8pm (2hrs)

Tea and Haunting

We are hosting tea and hauntings under our shade structure beyond a spooky graveyard. Come enjoy some tea, howl at the sunset, and grab a ghost costume with us when we head out as a fright of ghosts to haunt the community, where we will make the ghoulish demand of others to tell us cheesy, corny, and cutesy jokes to exorcise us. All jokes/puns will be BOOed. Don't take it personally, we are ghosts after all. We provide the ghost costumes and tea, bring a cup.
Gathering/Party,
Parade
8pm (2hrs)

MoS: Priserie Revmatic

DJ set presented by MoS. Genres: Prog & deep house
Gathering/Party,
Live Music,
Performance
8pm (4hrs)

Bats and Bass

Do you feel sad sometimes? Do you maybe like feeling sad? Do you feel like the incessant happiness of disco is patronizing? Synthwave, future pop, goth rock, hard techno, maybe some melodic deep house but definitely not that uplifting stuff. Come dance with us, or just stand, frown and look aloof. We understand that simply not being disgusted by the presence of others *is* being friendly. This is a welcoming and safe space and we promise absolutely no disco.
Gathering/Party
8pm (4hrs)

Bats and Bass

Do you feel sad sometimes? Do you maybe like feeling sad? Do you feel like the incessant happiness of disco is patronizing? Synthwave, future pop, goth rock, hard techno, maybe some melodic deep house but definitely not that uplifting stuff. Come dance with us, or just stand, frown and look aloof. We understand that not being disgusted by the presence of others *is* being friendly. This is a welcoming space and we promise absolutely no disco.
Gathering/Party
9pm (2hrs)

Phantom of the Opera screening

Join us in our Cinematorium for a special screening of the 1922 silent classic Phantom of the Opera. Bring your cup and grab some complimentary popcorn, kick off your shoes, and relax in our cozy, carpeted cinema space. Stretch out, lounge, and lose yourself in this eerie masterpiece under the flicker of vintage film magic.
Fire/Spectacle,
Gathering/Party
9pm (2hrs)

Our First Rodeo (feat. DJ Kasey Riot)

Howdy partners, get ready to kick up some dust and glitter at the Tammy's Tavern grand opening! DJ Kasey Riot is on the decks, blending feel-good house anthems, infectious pop hooks, and those nostalgic bangers you secretly love. Our bartenders will be slingin' ice-cold homemade beer to keep you cool and your boots tappin'. It's gonna be a boot-scootin' good time!
Gathering/Party
9pm (4hrs)

Opening Carnivale Night

Step into the strange and wondrous world of Obscuras Imaginarium! Opening Carnivale Night unveils our dark Victorian circus. Enjoy music from our DJs all evening, games, curiosities, oddities, puzzles, riddles, silent films in our Cinematorium and prohibition-era cocktails at our Nocturnal Apothecary Bar as you cross the veil into a realm of mystery, magic, and macabre delight.
Food & Drink,
Gathering/Party
9pm (4hrs)

Electric Cirqus - Dance Party with Live Music!

Kick off your Burn weekend in the big cosy tent with live bass and electronic music you can groove to. DJ Lineup: - 9-11pm: Pat Makes Music - 11-1am: Feel Nothing
Gathering/Party,
Live Music
9pm (1hr)

DJ Flow State

Immerse yourself in the rich, cinematic soundscape — a masterful fusion of melodic techno, deep house, and progressive textures. Known for emotionally charged builds, warm analog synths, and powerful rhythmic flow, a journey that’s both introspective and dancefloor-ready. Their set evolves like a story: moody atmospheres give way to pulsing grooves, while subtle harmonies and intricate layers guide you through waves of tension and release.
Gathering/Party,
Live Music,
Performance
10pm (5hrs)

Visual Spunk

Interactive visuals accompany the dancefloor behind the DJ. Hit a bleep, get a bloop projected. Press a button, generate a blip. Can you find the mystery boxes and team up with a new friend to unravel the mystery of how it all works? And if you use your voice, are you able to dominate the screen? A series of explorations allow you to make your own visual art and impact the dancefloor.
Gathering/Party,
Performance
10pm (1hr)

DXRK QVEEN: Prog & Melodic Techno

DJ set presented by DXRK QVEEN. Genres: Prog & melodic techno.
Gathering/Party,
Live Music,
Performance
11pm (3hrs)

Open Decks (silent disco)

Got a DJ set that you would LOVE to play? Come play at one of our open deck slots! Sign up on the day of at Prismatic Reverie. Note: We will be switching to silent disco during quiet hours. Headsets will be provided!
Gathering/Party,
Live Music,
Performance
11pm (2hrs)

Gonzo MD b2b Flow State

Gonzo MD and Flow State will intertwine their unique styles to craft a dynamic and unpredictable musical journey. In this collaborative performance, each DJ alternates tracks, responding to the other's selections and the crowd's energy, creating a live dialogue that keeps the dancefloor engaged and ever-evolving. This format allows for a seamless fusion of genres and tempos, as the DJs weave together their individual sounds into a cohesive and immersive experience.
Gathering/Party,
Live Music
Photo credit: Header image by Captured by Caro, used with permission.
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.