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Chance the Rapper Performs Coloring Book in Full at Vancouver's Freedom Mobile Arch
Chance the Rapper celebrates ten years of Coloring Book at Vancouver's Freedom Mobile Arch on Friday, September 25, 2026, performing his Grammy-winning 2016 mixtape in full alongside fan favorites from across his catalogue.
DJ Shadow Returns to the Commodore Ballroom on October 30 for Thirty Years of Endtroducing
DJ Shadow celebrates 30 years of his 1996 debut Endtroducing with a full-album set at Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom on Friday, October 30, 2026, one of 19 North American dates on the anniversary tour.
The Best Concerts in Vancouver This Week: August 10-16, 2026
From AC/DC's Power Up Tour at BC Place to Daniel Caesar at Rogers Arena, Shinedown at the Pacific Coliseum and indie icon Cat Power at the Commodore, here are the best concerts in Vancouver this week, August 10-16, 2026, plus rage-rap star Yeat.
Sturgill Simpson Headlines the Pacific Coliseum as Johnny Blue Skies on September 19
Sturgill Simpson plays Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Saturday, September 19, 2026, touring under his Johnny Blue Skies alias behind the 2024 album Passage du Desir. The Grammy winner's genre-hopping catalogue anchors the night.
Rogers Arena Hosts Pentatonix and the Christmas in the City Tour on November 7
Pentatonix bring their Christmas in the City Tour to Vancouver's Rogers Arena on Saturday, November 7, 2026, one of the a cappella group's first-ever Canadian holiday shows, drawn from their chart-topping 2025 album of the same name.
On the Sunshine Tour, Jungle Light Up the Pacific Coliseum on October 2, 2026
Jungle bring their new fifth album Sunshine to Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Friday, October 2, 2026, with Rio Kosta in support. The British modern-soul collective behind 'Back on 74' headlines, with doors at 7 PM and the show at 8 PM.
Anyma Presents ÆDEN as Soul Rise Debuts at West Vancouver's Ambleside Park on August 29
Soul Rise, a new one-day electronic music festival, debuts at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver on August 29, 2026, headlined by Anyma presents ÆDEN with Argy, Kevin de Vries, Korolova, Son of Son and Daijo. Doors at 1 PM, 19+.
Orpheum Theatre Welcomes José González's Against the Dying of the Light Tour on September 15
One of just four Canadian dates on the Against the Dying of the Light Tour, Swedish songwriter José González plays Vancouver's Orpheum Theatre on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - an all-ages night behind his acclaimed fifth studio album.
Kingfishr Wrote a Song Called 'Vancouver': Ireland's Folk Breakouts Headline the Commodore on August 14 and 15
Ireland's fast-rising folk trio Kingfishr play two nights at Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom on August 14 and 15, 2026, touring their chart-topping debut album Halcyon and four-times-platinum single 'Killeagh,' with Tadhg Nolan opening.
Lord Huron's Broken Bottle Residency Takes Over the Orpheum for Two January Nights
Lord Huron bring their 23 Nights at the Broken Bottle traveling residency to Vancouver's Orpheum Theatre for two nights, January 5 and 6, 2027. The career-spanning shows have no opening act, and tickets go on general sale Friday, August 7.
Guns N' Roses Roll Into BC Place in Vancouver on August 29
Guns N' Roses bring their World Tour 2026 to Vancouver's BC Place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, with The Black Crowes opening. Expect Appetite for Destruction classics, Use Your Illusion staples and the band's latest singles. Tickets are on sale now.
The Best Concerts in Vancouver This Week: August 3-9, 2026
From K-pop juggernauts IVE at Rogers Arena to Suki Waterhouse's Loveland Tour at the Orpheum and LCD Soundsystem's only Canadian date at the PNE, here are the best concerts in Vancouver this week, August 3-9, 2026, plus a Chiodos reunion.
LCD Soundsystem Play Their Lone 2026 Canadian Date at Vancouver's Freedom Mobile Arch
LCD Soundsystem play their only Canadian show of 2026 at Vancouver's Freedom Mobile Arch on August 7, a rare open-air night of dance-punk from James Murphy and company, with Brooklyn's Victoryland opening. Here is what to know before the show.
15 Nights, From Blue Rodeo to Boy George: The 2026 PNE Summer Night Concerts Lineup
The 2026 PNE Summer Night Concerts run August 22 to September 7 at the new Freedom Mobile Arch, with 15 shows including Blue Rodeo, Nelly, Zedd, Train, Barenaked Ladies, Sarah McLachlan and Boy George and Culture Club. Tickets include PNE Fair admission.
Daniel Caesar Adds a Second Rogers Arena Night on the Son of Spergy Tour
Daniel Caesar headlines two nights at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on August 16 and 17, 2026, on his Son of Spergy Tour. The album became his highest-charting yet, debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
LP Marks a Decade of 'Lost on You' with a September 5 Show at Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre
On September 5, 2026, LP headlines Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre on the All Is Not Lost Tour, splitting the night between new songs and a full performance of Lost on You for the 2016 album's 10th anniversary. It is their only Western Canadian date.
Grammy Best New Artist Nominee sombr Opens His First Arena Tour in Vancouver, with Interpol in Support
sombr launches the You Are The Reason Tour, his first arena headline run, at Vancouver's Rogers Arena on September 29, 2026. Interpol and The Hellp open the night for the 2026 Best New Artist Grammy nominee.
Tyla Maps Out the A*Pop World Tour, with a November 15 Vancouver Stop
Tyla will play Vancouver's Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on Sunday, November 15, 2026, one of 34 dates on the A*Pop World Tour, the two-time Grammy winner's first global headline run. Presale opens July 29, general sale July 31.
Fresh Off We Are Love, The Charlatans UK Touch Down at the Commodore Ballroom on September 11
The Charlatans UK play Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom on Friday, September 11, 2026, a North American tour stop behind their new album We Are Love. Expect Britpop staples like "The Only One I Know" alongside the latest songs from Tim Burgess and company.
The Best Concerts in Vancouver This Week: July 27-August 2, 2026
Vancouver Pride weekend delivers a loaded concert week, July 27 to August 2: Kim Gordon at the Hollywood Theatre, WU LYF's reunion at the Rickshaw, plus folk icon Ani DiFranco and Punjabi superstar Ammy Virk both playing Saturday, August 1.
Bryson Tiller's Neo Trapsoul Tour Reaches Rogers Arena on October 30, With Majid Jordan and Ty Dolla $ign
One of R&B's defining voices returns to Vancouver: Bryson Tiller headlines Rogers Arena on Friday, October 30, 2026, on the Neo Trapsoul Tour, with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz rounding out the all-ages bill.
Bruno Mars Will Play BC Place Five Times This October
Bruno Mars is playing five nights at Vancouver's BC Place on The Romantic Tour, taking the stage October 14, 16, 17, 20 and 21, 2026, with RAYE and DJ Pee .Wee (Anderson .Paak) opening. Here are the dates, tickets and what to expect.
Twenty Years On, Corinne Bailey Rae Plays Her Debut in Full at the Vogue Theatre
Grammy winner Corinne Bailey Rae marks 20 years since her self-titled debut with a stop at Vancouver's Vogue Theatre on Friday, August 14, 2026, performing the multi-platinum album that gave us "Put Your Records On" and "Like a Star" in full.
aespa Wrap Their North American Tour in Vancouver at Rogers Arena on October 11
aespa play Vancouver's Rogers Arena on October 11, 2026, the final North American date of their SYNK : COMPLæXITY world tour. The show follows the K-pop group's second album LEMONADE and is one of just two Canadian stops.
After a Six-Year Absence, The Strokes Play a Reality Awaits Show at Rogers Arena on August 27
The Strokes headline Rogers Arena on August 27, 2026, one of just two Canadian stops on their Reality Awaits North America tour and the New York band's first Vancouver show since 2020. Here is what to know and how to get tickets.
50 Years of British New Wave: Squeeze, Adam Ant and Haircut 100 Headline the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on September 12
Squeeze headline Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre on September 12, 2026, with new wave icon Adam Ant and Haircut 100 in support. The 7 p.m. show lands on Squeeze's Tried, Tested and Trixies Tour, and tickets are on sale now.
The Rats In A Cage Tour Rolls into Rogers Arena as Smashing Pumpkins Return November 5
The Smashing Pumpkins bring The Rats In A Cage Tour to Vancouver's Rogers Arena on Thursday, November 5, 2026 - a two-set arena show pairing a theatrical run through 1995's Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness with a career-spanning second set.
August 13: AC/DC's Power Up Tour Storms BC Place
AC/DC bring their Power Up Tour to Vancouver's BC Place on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with The Pretty Reckless opening. Here is what to know about the stadium show: start time, tickets, and the hits fans can expect.
Blood Orange's Only Canadian Show of 2026 Lands at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Blood Orange plays Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Thursday, September 3, 2026, the only Canadian stop on Dev Hynes' Essex Honey tour. The all-ages show is on sale now, with a listed 8 p.m. start.
Nation of Language at the Commodore: A July 19 Night of Synth-Pop
Brooklyn synth-pop trio Nation of Language play Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom on Sunday, July 19, 2026, touring fourth album Dance Called Memory with support from Peel Dream Magazine. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.