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

A brand-new month means new concerts happening in Vancouver!

Turn the music up with these 10 bands and artists coming to town in November. Check out Lauryn Hill, Eric Church, and more.

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

Lauryn Hill

What: Lauryn Hill, who burst onto the music scene as part of The Fugees’ hit 1996 album, The Score, will be playing the Orpheum Theatre on Nov. 24 as part of an artist-in-residence tour.

Hill is best known for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which produced hits such as “Doo Wop (That Thing)” and “Everything Is Everything” and won five Grammy Awards. She’s also well known for her political activism.

When: Monday, Nov. 24, 2025
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Where: Orpheum Theatre — 601 Smithe St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

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IndieFest 2025

What: IndieFest, presented by re:Naissance, is a showcase of new and genre-defying live performances that highlight the people and stories that have been overshadowed by history and tradition.

This year’s festival is themed “Colliding Art Forms” and will delve into the surprising ways that artists and audiences connect. Highlights include the musical premiere concert experience of Inferno: A Hip Hop Opera, Future Mythologies showcase, and more.

When: Various dates from Thursday, Nov. 20 to Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: DigiBC Creative Tech Studio and The Annex
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.

November’s presentation is The Peasant Prince: A Symphonic Tale, with acclaimed musical storyteller Katy Abbott bringing Li Cunxin’s best-selling memoir Mao’s Last Dancer to life.

When: Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025
Time: 2 p.m.
Where: The Orpheum — 601 Smithe St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Chor Leoni – The Songs Will Remain

What: Chor Leoni presents the 34th annual Remembrance Day observance at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United. The program of music and readings showcases diverse perspectives on war and injustice and honours those who sang their songs. The Songs Will Remain is a concert for community contemplation, reflection, and dreams of peace.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Time: 2 and 5 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church – 1022 Nelson St., Vancouver
Tickets: $20-$70, purchase online

Sloan

What: Juno Award-winning Canadian rockers Sloan are coming to the Commodore Ballroom with A Tour De Force, showcasing the band’s latest album, Based on the Best Seller. Sloan is one of the country’s best-selling artists with hits like “If It Feels Good Do It” and “Losing California.”

When: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Commodore Ballroom — 868 Granville St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Flow: Naruto The Rock

What: Japanese quintet Flow bill themselves as the “top anime band in existence,” and having collaborated with over 50 anime titles in the past 15 years, they just might be able to back it up. They bring their celebration of Naruto to the Vogue Theatre in November.

When: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
Time: 9 p.m.
Where: Vogue Theatre – 918 Granville St., Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Eric Church

What: Country music star Eric Church plays Rogers Arena as part of his Free The Machine Tour. The CMA and ACM award winner has several chart-topping hits in his repertoire, including “Drink in My Hand” and “Springsteen.”

Joining him at Rogers Arena is special guest Charles Wesley Godwin.

When: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Cost: Various, purchase online

Bonus Stage Ultimate

What: Metro Vancouver-based Bonus Stage is celebrating its tenth anniversary with an Ultimate one-night-only variety show all about video games. The evening will feature live music by missingNo, Thennecan, and The Last Seahorse. There will also be improv comedy, burlesque performers, a costume contest, trivia, and more.

When: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: The Pearl — 881 Granville St., Vancouver
Tickets: $35 advance, $40 at the door, $50 VIP, plus fees. Purchase online

Bif Naked Live

What: The Rio Theatre hosts the Canadian theatrical premiere of the documentary Bif Naked, about the trailblazing Vancouver artist. The 18+ screening will be followed by an intimate acoustic performance and Q&A with Bif herself at the East Vancouver venue.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Rio Theatre – 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online

Papa Roach

What: Three-time Grammy nominees Papa Roach celebrate the 25th anniversary of their hit album, Infest, with a concert at Rogers Arena with The Used and special guests Sleep Theory.

When: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online