10 Vancouver concerts we can't wait to check out in August

Vancouver is filled with sweet summer sounds throughout August, and we’ve got the lowdown on concerts you need to check out during the month.

From Noah Kahan to Angine de Poitrine, PNE Summer Night Concerts, and more, here are our picks of 10 great Vancouver concerts to add to your schedule.

And for more fun things happening around town, be sure to visit our Listed section.

Pleasant Day Festival

What: Pleasant Day Festival is taking over a huge stretch of Main Street for a jam-packed community celebration on Saturday, Aug. 8.

The family-friendly event is presented by the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area (MPBIA) and will feature interactive activities, chill zones, and four stages of great live music.

When: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
Time: Noon to 8 p.m.
Where: Main Street from 16th Avenue to King Edward
Cost: Free

Daniel Caesar

What: Fast-rising music superstar Daniel Caesar is bringing the Son of Spergy Tour to Rogers Arena on Sunday, Aug. 16.

The Asia and North American tour is in support of Caesar’s latest album, Son of Spergy, which debuted on the Billboard 200 at number four and on the Billboard R&B Album Chart at number one.

Caesar is also a Grammy winner who has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, has two Tiny Desk Concerts under his belt, and scored big at the 2026 Junos for Best Contemporary R&B Recording of the Year and Songwriter of the Year.

When: Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Tickets for sale online

Candlelight Open Air: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons at Grouse Mountain

What: An outdoor candlelight concert is coming to Grouse Mountain this month.

The highly anticipated show will be put on by Fever, with the live, multi-sensory musical experience featuring hits from both Coldplay and Imagine Dragons. Get ready to hear timeless songs like “Clocks” and “Thunder” performed by a string quartet.

Tickets include the gondola trip and mountain admission anytime after 4 p.m. Additional add-ons are also available.

When: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
Time: 9 p.m.
Where: Grouse Mountain – 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online

Angine de Poitrine

What: Angine de Poitrine are one of the hottest acts around, recently winning the Global Breakthrough Award at Billboard Canada Power Players 2026 and being shortlisted for the 2026 Polaris Music Prize.

The Quebec duo has also opened for Jack White and sold out shows across the country. They perform at The Pearl on Sunday, Aug. 23 and Monday, Aug. 24.

When: Aug. 23 and 24, 2026
Time: Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.
Where: The Pearl – 881 Granville St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

IVE

What: IVE, made up of Anyujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jangwonyoung, Liz and Leeseo, is one of the world’s fastest-rising K-pop groups.

IVE is touring in support of their second full-length album, Revive+, which topped several domestic and international charts upon its debut in February 2026.

When: Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Tickets for sale online

The Strokes

What: Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond Jr., Nikolai Fraiture, Fabrizio Moretti, and Nick Valensi are hitting the road in support of their upcoming seventh studio album, Reality Awaits.

It follows their Grammy win for Best Rock Album for 2020’s The New Abnormal, a top 10 album in six countries and number one in Scotland.

The Strokes also recently performed at Coachella, and have headlining sets lined up at Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, and more.

When: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Tickets for sale online

Guns N’ Roses

What: Rock and roll legends Guns N’ Roses have sold over 100 million albums throughout their nearly 40-year career, with platinum and multi-platinum albums including G N’ R Lies, The Spaghetti Incident?, Greatest Hits, and Chinese Democracy. Massive hits include “Paradise City,” “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine.”

When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.
Time: 6:25 p.m.
Where: BC Place — 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices. Tickets for sale online

PNE Fair Summer Night Concerts

What: The PNE Fair is returning this summer with a jam-packed schedule of fun from Aug. 22 to Sept. 7, and music fans in Vancouver are in for a huge treat.

This year’s Summer Night Concerts on the Chevrolet Stage lineup features some major star power like Nelly, Cynthia Erivo, and Earth, Wind & Fire. Whether you’re into hip-hop anthems, pop sing-alongs, or classic rock, there’s something for all fairgoers to enjoy.

When: Aug. 22 to Sept. 7, 2026 (no concerts on Aug. 24 or 31)
Where: Freedom Mobile Arch at The PNE — 2901 E. Hastings St., Vancouver
Tickets: Start as low as $49 plus fees and include fair admission. Pre-sale begins on Monday, April 20, at 10 a.m. online.

Music Mountain Series at Sea to Sky Gondola

What: The hills are alive with the sound of music at Sea to Sky Gondola. The popular attraction is hosting a variety of acclaimed musicians throughout the summer, including The Whiskeydicks on Aug. 14 and Taylor James on Sept. 4.

When: Every Friday until Sept. 11, 2026
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: 36800 BC-99 – Squamish
Admission: Free with a season pass or day ticket

Noah Kahan

What: Two-time Grammy nominee Noah Kahan is bringing The Great Divide Tour to BC Place on Friday, Aug. 28.

Kahan’s “monumental, career-defining stadium run” is only coming to two Canadian cities in 2026, and is in support of Kahan’s fourth studio album of the same name.

When: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: BC Place — 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online.