10 epic Vancouver concerts to look forward to this fall
Some of music’s biggest stars are coming to Vancouver this fall, and we’ve got the details on the concerts you need to check out.
Here are 10 great shows coming to town this upcoming season, including Bruno Mars, Olivia Rodrigo, and more.
And for more great Vancouver concerts and fun things happening around town, be sure to visit our Listed section.
Olivia Rodrigo
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What: Olivia Rodrigo is hitting the road this year with a major new tour. Canadian fans are in for a treat as The Unraveled Tour will be stopping in three cities including Vancouver.
Supporting her third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, which dropped in late spring, she’ll play 65 dates across North America, Europe, and the U.K.
When: Dec. 1 and 2, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Rogers Arena — 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
VSO Kids Concert Series
What: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has put together a series of concerts tailored for their youngest fans. The family is invited to enjoy theatre, dance, music and more, as well as to explore the VSO School of Music Playzone.
October’s presentation is Lights, Camera, Orchestra!, and guests will learn how orchestral instruments combine to build the sounds behind fan-favourite films. The event will also feature BC composers Caleb and Brian Chan, who have worked on projects like Angry Birds: Summer Madness and Fairly OddParents: A New Wish.
When: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
Time: 2 p.m.
Where: The Orpheum — 601 Smithe St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Petunia and the Vipers
What: Vancouver’s own Petunia and The Vipers are throwing a huge party at The Princeton Pub, and you’re invited. Get ready to party with the charttoppers on their Cross Country East To West Tour.
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: The Princeton Pub — 1901 Powell St., Vancouver
More Info: Online
Doja Cat
What: The Tour Ma Vie World Tour is in celebration of Doja Cat’s fifth studio album, which was released last fall, entitled Vie. It features production contributions from Jack Antonoff, who has worked with artists like Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and Lana Del Ray.
Doja Cat got her start by creating and releasing her music on SoundCloud as a teenager, before she was discovered by a record company.
Vibe Magazine has hailed the artist as one of the best live performers of the 2020s, and she has also won a Grammy.
When: Oct. 13, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Rogers Arena — 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
The Smashing Pumpkins
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What: The Smashing Pumpkins have sold over 30 million albums around the world, and also have seven MTV VMAs and an American Music Award to their name.
Currently made up of original members Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, and James Iha, The Smashing Pumpkins are known for smash hits like “1979”, “Bullet with Butterfly Wings,” and “Adore.” They also have two albums — Siamese Dream and Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness — listed on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Tickets for sale online
Christmas with Chor Leoni
What: Chor Leoni is getting festive with its annual Christmas show. The holiday tradition is filled with folk music favourites, ancient chants, and modern classics. The program is set to include traditional songs in bright new arrangements. There will also be musical guests during the performances.
When: Thursday, Dec. 17 to Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church – 1022 Nelson St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
Shaboozey
What: Shaboozey is known widely for his hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which tied a record for longest-running song atop the Billboard Hot 100 at 19 weeks.
He teamed up with Jelly Roll on “Amen,” which took home the Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance in 2025.
And this spring, Shaboozey earned two Academy of Country Music Award nominations, including one for New Male Artist of the Year.
When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre – 6066 Thunderbird Blvd., Vancouver,
Tickets: Tickets for sale online
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aespa
What: Vancouver is fast-becoming a hot spot for the world’s biggest K-pop groups to perform, and we can add aespa to the list of concerts happening in 2026.
The global K-pop force, made up of Karina, Winter, Giselle, and Ningning, are bringing their upcoming world tour to Rogers Arena on Sunday, Oct. 11.
When: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Tickets for sale online
Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour
What: Vancouver fans will have plenty of chances to sing along with Bruno Mars this fall, as the 16-time Grammy winner is bringing The Romantic Tour to town for five shows.
Mars has sold over 150 million records worldwide, been named to Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Artists list, as well as the Time 100 and Forbes’ Celebrity 100 lists. His solo single, “I Just Might,” also peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, Friday, Oct. 16, Saturday, Oct. 17, Tuesday, Oct. 20, and Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
Where: BC Place — 777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices. Tickets for sale online
Musical Magic: Disney Edition
What: The next edition of Inspired at The Chan brings guests to the Happiest Place on Earth. Musical Magic: Disney Edition features songs from beloved films performed by several local talents in this matinee concert. Costumes are welcome, and candy will even be given out pre-show.
When: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026
Time: 3 p.m.
Where: Chan Shun Concert Hall, UBC
Tickets: $15 to $35, purchase online
Which of these Vancouver concerts are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments.