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

March is bringing so many great musical acts to Vancouver! So what are we waiting for?

Here are 10 great concerts happening around Vancouver in March, including the Insomnia Festival, Juno Block Parties, and more.

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

Jelly Roll

What: Get ready to jam out because country superstar Jelly Roll is coming to Vancouver this month with his new tour.

Jelly Roll’s The Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour will come to Rogers Arena on March 8, 2025. His most recent album, Beautifully Broken, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart and #3 on the Billboard Canadian Album Chart and spent two weeks as the #1 Canadian country album.

When: March 8, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices. Purchase online

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Let’s Hear It BC Junos Plaza Party

What: Surrey will host the Let’s Hear It BC Junos Plaza Party at City Hall Plaza on March 15. There will be over 30 artists on six stages to check out throughout the day, including throughout the Plaza, City Centre Library, and Dominion restaurant in the Civic Hotel.

Guests can also enjoy DJs, family programming, a 5X Art Party, and food trucks at the one-day music festival showcasing top local and national talent.

When: March 15, 2025
Time: 2 to 10 p.m.
Where: Surrey Civic Plaza — 13450 104th Ave., Surrey
Cost: Free, register online

Insomnia Festival 2025

What: Insomnia Festival returns to the TRADEX in Abbotsford on Saturday, March 22, and the lineup includes some of the world’s biggest DJs and EDM stars.

This year will feature Alesso, Alok, KSHMR, Ben Nicky, and Cosmic Gate. Guests can also check out the new Basszone Stage showcasing Rooler and Lil Texas.

When: March 22, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Tradex Trade and Exhibition Centre – 1190 Cornell St., Abbotsford
Tickets: Various prices; purchase online

Twilight in Concert

What: A Twilight concert experience is coming to Vancouver this winter, and fans won’t want to miss it.

The live symphony performance, presented by GEA Live and GFN Productions in collaboration with Lionsgate, is taking place at The Orpheum on Friday, March 14, 2025. Twilight In Concert will feature a live orchestra playing the film’s score while guests enjoy a screening of the supernatural love story.

When: March 14, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: The Orpheum – 601 Smithe St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

CelticFest Ceilidh

What: The CelticFest Ceilidh is always a festival highlight with its lively assortment of music and dance. Hosted by Blackthorn, the event will also feature performances by the Vancouver Police Pipe Band, O’Brien School of Irish Dance, and Shot of Scotch Vancouver Company.

When: March 14, 2025
Time: 7 to 11 p.m.
Where: Hellenic Community Centre — 4500 Arbutus St. Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, children 12 and under are free. Purchase online

The Beach Boys

What: The Beach Boys’s Endless Summer Gold Tour announcement coincides with the news that co-founder, lead singer, and lyricist Mike Love has been nominated for induction into the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Love has written or co-written some of the most well-known songs in pop music history, including “California Girls,” “I Get Around,” and “Kokomo.”

The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million albums, and their founding members were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. They also released a self-titled documentary on Disney+ in May of this year.

When: March 23, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre — 6066 Thunderbird Blvd., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices. Purchase online

Shrek Rave

What: The Shrek Rave, presented by Modo-Live is notorious for people’s costumes of iconic characters from the classic tale. Get some friends together and dance the night away dressed as Lord Farquaad or the Three Blind Mice.

DJs will play memorable Shrek hits, while the visuals from the hit films will make you feel as happy as an ogre in a swamp.

Get ready to take part in “I’m A Believer” singalongs while enjoying Shrek-themed drinks. The 19+ event will also offer prizes to the best dressed, so get ready to be an “All Star.”

When: March 7, 2025
Time: 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Where: The Pearl — 881 Granville St., Vancouver
Tickets: $20 plus fees; purchase online

Let’s Hear It Live Juno Block Party

What: The Let’s Hear It Live Juno Block Party will showcase a variety of established Canadian talent and emerging artists on the TD Main Stage. Attendees will enjoy performances by local and Juno-nominated artists, discover a night market with local vendors and delicious food, and more.

The block party is just one of the events planned for Vancouver during the Junos season. There will also be an Indigenous business of music workshop, a music therapy session, an Indigenous storytelling circle and music industry mixer, and a lunchtime concert series at The Carnegie Centre.

When: March 27 to 29, 2025
Time: 4 to 10 p.m. (Thursday and Friday), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Saturday)
Where:  šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza)
Cost: Free, register online

PopCappella 3D with Chor Leoni

What: Award-winning choral group Chor Leoni brings its thrilling pop music experience to the Rio Theatre. PopCappella 3D will feature some of music’s biggest hits as performed by Chor Leoni and some of the city’s top musicians. The performances are all set against 3D film projections and immersive lighting in the theatre.

When: March 7 to 9, 2025
Time: 5 and 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 2 and 5 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: Rio Theatre – 1660 E Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets: $20-$70 plus fees. 35 and under ticket pricing available. Purchase online

Dancing Queen: ABBA x Queen Dance Party

What: Get ready to take over the dance floor because an ABBA and Queen dance party is coming to the Hollywood Theatre this month. DJ Flipout will spin your faves from the two timeless bands plus more hits to get you in the partying mood.

When: March 21, 2025
Time: 10 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Theatre — 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets: $10 plus fees, purchase online