10 Vancouver concerts we can't wait to check out in January
Rock your way through January with our picks for 10 great concerts to check out around Vancouver.
A candlelight Taylor Swift concert, The Offspring, and more are taking to stages all over the city for music lovers to enjoy. So don’t miss out!
And for more fun things happening around town, be sure to visit our Listed section.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
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What: Calling all Swifties! A candlelight Taylor Swift tribute concert is coming to Vancouver in 2026, and it’s sure to make all your “Wildest Dreams” come true.
The highly anticipated shows will be put on by Fever, with the live, multi-sensory musical experience on Jan. 23 and Feb. 27.
With 10 of Taylor Swift’s biggest hits being performed by a string quartet, you’re sure to hear your favourites at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church.
When: Jan. 23 and Feb. 27, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. (January) and 8:30 p.m. (February)
Where: Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church – 2733 West 41st Ave., Vancouver
Cost: Various; purchase online
Spectre in Concert
What: Hop in your Aston Martin DB10 and head down to the Orpheum Theatre for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Spectre in concert. Enjoy Daniel Craig’s outing as James Bond on the big screen, along with a full symphony orchestra bringing composer Thomas Newman’s musical score to life.
When: Jan. 14 and 15, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: The Orpheum – 601 Smithe St., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online
Underneath the Harlem Moon featuring Krystle Dos Santos
What: Underneath The Harlem Moon is a “Smokey Soul-era Harlem cabaret” curated and produced by Krystle Dos Santos. Each month features a variety of spoken word and vocal guests backed by the Harlem Moon band.
When: The first Tuesday of each month
Time: 9 p.m.
Where: Guilt & Co. – 1 Alexander St., Vancouver (Downstairs)
Cost: Pay what you can
The Offspring
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What: Punk rock luminaries The Offspring are bringing the Supercharged Worldwide tour to multiple Canadian cities this winter, and four stops right here in B.C.
The Offspring have sold over 40 million records worldwide and are known for their numerous platinum hits, including “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy),” “Gotta Get Away,” and “Original Prankster.”
When: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online
Malanka 2026
What: Enjoy a night of live music, dancing, and delicious food with the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians. There will be a Ukrainian dance and music concert, performances by Edmonton’s Broken Banjos, and more.
When: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026
Where: The Ukrainian Cultural Centre — 805 E. Pender, Vancouver
Time: 5:30 p.m. to late
Cost: Online
Gimme Gimme Disco
What: Attention, dancing queens: It’s time to dust off your widest bell-bottoms, your most show-stopping sequinned jumpsuit, and your shiniest platform boots because this disco dance party was made especially for you.
Inspired by ABBA, Gimme Gimme Disco will have you dancing the night away at the Commodore Ballroom. The event is a DJ-based dance party that features hits from ABBA as well as other 1970s and ’80s disco icons, including The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, and Cher.
When: Friday, Jan. 30, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Rickshaw Theatre – 254 East Hastings St., Vancouver
Cost: $20-23 plus fees; purchase online
Merkules
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What: There’s nothing like performing for a hometown crowd. And Metro Vancouver fans of Surrey’s own rap star Merkules will be cheering loud this month when he brings The Controlled Chaos Tour to the Vogue Theatre.
Merkules has collaborated with a number of other top rap and hip-hop stars, including Kevin Gates, The Game, E-40, Tech N9ne, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Twista, and DMX. He has reached number one on Billboard’s Rising Artists Chart and is a multi-time Western Canadian Music Award nominee.
When: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Vogue Theatre – 918 Granville St., Vancouver
Cost: $34.50 plus fees, purchase online
MxPx
What: Washington punk rock luminaries MxPx have 12 studio albums under their belt, charting on the Billboard 200 and landing a song on the Scooby-Doo soundtrack.
They’re coming to the Commodore Ballroom for a show on Friday, Jan. 9.
When: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Commodore Ballroom – 868 Granville St., Vancouver
Cost: Various prices, purchase online
Say She She
What: Classically trained singers Piya Malik, Sabrina Mileo Cunningham, and Nya Gazelle Brown have teamed up to form Say She She, described as a blend of “disco, 70s funk, and other influences.” Catch them at Hollywood Theatre with guest Katzù Oso this month.
When: Friday, Jan. 30, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Theatre – 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver
Cost: $29.50 plus fees; purchase online
J.P. Cormier
What: The Rogue Folk Club presents 13-time East Coast Music Award winner and one-time Canadian Folk Music Award recipient J.P. Cormier at Mel Lahan Hall at St. James Community Square.
When: Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Mel Lehan Hall at St. James Community Square – 3214 W. 10th Ave., Vancouver
Cost: $30-$35, purchase online