The Charlatans UK will play Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom on Friday, September 11, 2026, as the band's North American Tour 2026 reaches the city in support of their latest album, We Are Love. Frontman Tim Burgess and the long-running British group promise three decades of anthems, from "The Only One I Know" to their newest songs.
Key details
- Who: The Charlatans UK, the veteran British band fronted by Tim Burgess
- Tour: North American Tour 2026, supporting the new album We Are Love (BMG)
- Venue: Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville Street, Vancouver
- Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
- Tickets: Available via Ticketmaster
Britpop veterans on the road behind We Are Love
Formed in the late 1980s, The Charlatans UK became one of the defining British bands of the Madchester and Britpop eras, scoring three #1 UK albums and a long run of Top 40 singles across their career. The current lineup pairs founding bassist Martin Blunt and longtime frontman Tim Burgess with guitarist Mark Collins, keyboardist Tony Rogers and drummer Pete Salisbury, a group that has kept the band's swirling, organ-driven sound intact for more than 30 years.
The Vancouver date arrives on the heels of We Are Love, the band's latest studio album, released via BMG. Recorded at Wales's famed Rockfield Studios and the band's own Big Mushroom studio in Cheshire, the record was made with producers Dev Hynes (Blood Orange), Fred Macpherson (Spector) and Stephen Street, the veteran behind classic albums by The Smiths, Blur and The Cranberries. To trail the tour, the group shared a remix of the single "We Are Love" by Ride's Mark Gardener.
The Commodore Ballroom show is the tour's only Western Canadian date, tucked between West Coast stops in Portland and Seattle before the run heads east toward Brooklyn later in the month. For Vancouver fans, it is a rare chance to hear catalogue staples such as "North Country Boy" and "One to Another" in a room built for exactly this kind of show. Note that the tour's announced support act, The Dandy Warhols, is confirmed only for the California dates, so watch the official ticket listing for any Vancouver opener news.
Frequently asked questions
When do The Charlatans UK play Vancouver?
The Charlatans UK play the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver on Friday, September 11, 2026, as part of their North American Tour 2026.
What album are The Charlatans UK touring behind?
The band is on the road in support of We Are Love, their latest studio album, released via BMG.
Where can I buy tickets for The Charlatans UK in Vancouver?
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. You can also browse more shows on our Vancouver concert calendar.
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