Vancouver Concert Calendar – May 2025
The Vancouver Concert Calendar for May 2025 is packed with live music this spring, from intimate shows to arena events, there is something for every music lover. We’ve included club and dance nights, tribute nights, live performances and more:
Monthly Vancouver Concert Calendar: May 2025
Hollywood Theatre
Hollywood Theatre 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver
A classic movie theatre reimagined as an arts and entertainment space, the Hollywood Theatre is a landmark of arts, theatre, and music in Vancouver. The venue hosts events of all kinds from movies and concerts to comedy and dancing with much more in between.
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May 3: Spank Williams – All the Best Things in Life are Free!
May 4: Chris Webby
May 9: Marc Scibilia
May 11: Matt Hansen with Steinza
May 14: Bartees Strange with Tre Burt
May 15: The Weather Station
May 16: Dwayne Gretzky
May 17: Sleigh Bells with Sophie Hunter
May 18: Pouya with Kxllswxtch and Fat Nick
May 21: Jensen McRae
May 22: Broadway Rocks: The Airborne toxic Event with Wide Mouth Mason
May 23: Panda Bear
May 30: The Kiffness
The Commodore Ballroom
The Commodore Ballroom 868 Granville St, Vancouver
For more than 90 years, The Commodore Ballroom has provided a location for Vancouver’s entertainment and nightlife. Since 1930, the award-winning ballroom has hosted more than 150 events each year, gathering over 120,000 local and travelling guests annually.
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May 3: Niko Moon
May 5: Amble with Dom Louis
May 6: AWOLNATION with Bryce Fox
May 7: SiR
May 8: The Hard Quartet with Evicshen
May 9: Lights
May 10: James Bay with Hunter Metts
May 12: berlioz
May 15: Orla Gartland with FIGHTMASTER
May 17: FERG with N3WYRKLA and Hunter
May 18: FLO with Jae Stephens
May 21: Rilo Kiley with morgan Nagler
May 22: Jack White
May 23: Jack White
May 26: Ministry with My Life with The Thrill Kill and Die Krupps
May 27: Ministry with My Life with The Thrill Kill and Die Krupps
May 31: The Bouncing Souls with The Adolescents with Jack Knives
The Orpheum
Orpheum 601 Smithe St, Vancouver
The Orpheum has hosted millions of people in it’s over 90 years since opening in 1927. This venue is the perfect place to experience your favourite artist or symphony from all over the world.
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May 1: VSO Tea & Trumpets: Songs My Mother Taught Me
May 2 & 3: Let’s Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter featuring Tony DeSare
May 4: Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert
May 6: An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma
May 9 & 10: Rachmaninoff, Mahler & The Mermaid featuring Thomas Hampson
May 11: VSO Kids Concert: Daughter of the Inner Stars
May 13: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
May 16: Geneva Lewis Plays Mozart
May 17: Vancouver Youth Choir
May 18: VYSO 95th Anniversary Concert
May 23: Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’ Piano Concerto featuring Behzod Abduraimov
May 24: BMO Day of Music
May 25: Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra: The Planets
May 26: James Arthur
May 30 & 31: Bruce Liu Plays Prokofiev
Vogue Theatre
Vogue Theatre 918 Granville St, Vancouver
Locally owned Vogue Theatre is one of the last remaining theatres from Vancouver’s Theatre Row. For more than 70 years, the theatre has hosted up to 200 events each year.
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May 2: NAO with bellah
May 8: anees with Jayo
May 10 & 11: Godspeed You! Black Emperor
May 12: Alison Moyet
May 13: Deva Premal and Miten
May 14: Hippo Campus with Hotline TNT
May 15: Peter Cat Recording Co.
May 17: Sharon Van Etten with Love Spells
May 30: Coco Jones with Lady London
Biltmore Cabaret
Biltmore Cabaret 2755 Prince Edward St, Vancouver
For more than 50 years, the Biltmore Cabaret has served as a platform location for Vancouver’s musical performances from local and touring performers across a wide spectrum of music and arts genres.
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May 9: DANCE ROMANCE: A Lady Gaga Dance Night
May 10: UNIIQU3 with Njoki Njoki
May 13: Momma with Wishy
May 15: Miya Folick with Olivia Kaplan
May 16: Catalyst: Art Show & Dance Party
May 17: We Outside: Spring Fever featuring Fionn, Tiger Really, Freeze The Fall, and more
May 17: DJ LEX
May 21: Dreamer Isioma with ivri
May 29: Mallrat with Anna Shoemaker
Fox Cabaret
Fox Cabaret 2321 Main St, Vancouver
Fox Cabaret is a 2 floor venue and nightclub hosting nightlife since it’s renovation in 2013. It’s the perfect location for independent culture, live music, DJs, dance parties, comedy shows and more. Fox Cabaret also features The Sunday Service every Sunday night showcasing live improv comedy with a lineup of performers.
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May 1: Girls and Girls
May 2: Kyle McKearney with Antonio Larosa
May 3: Ryan Harris
May 6: Teenage Dads with Bealby Point
May 9: Shred Kelly & Babes in Canyon
May 13: Molly Lewis
May 21: Sara Kays with Landon Conrath
Rogers Arena
Rogers Arena 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
A premier entertainment venue for sports and concerts, Rogers Arena hosts world-class artists delivering unforgettable live music experiences.
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May 3: Babbu Maan
May 13: Rock Stars on Ice
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre 6066 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver
Though it is used primarily as an ice hockey and skating rink, the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre hosts concerts and music events making it a dynamic venue for diverse entertainment experiences.
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May 13: One Ok Rock with Stand Atlantic
PNE Forum/Pacific Coliseum
2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver
From local talent to international acts, the PNE Forum hosts entertainment of all kinds inviting audiences to experience their favourite music in a great venue.
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May 3: Denzel Curry with Kenny Mason, 545, and CLIP
May 6: Spiritbox with Loathe, Dying Wish, and POOR SPORT
May 17 & 18: Foundation v13.0: Open Radius featuring John Summit and Sara Landry
May 24: Googosh
The Pearl
The Pearl 881 Granville Street, Vancouver
The Pearl is an independently owned and operated multi purpose event and concert venue downtown Vancouver. The venue is a space for events of all kinds including concerts, club nights, comedy, community events, and more.
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May 2: Friko with Youbet
May 3: 90’s rewind featuring DJ Roxy Motorola & Wannabe: A Spice Girls Tribute
May 4: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
May 6: Reuben and the Dark with The Bullhorn Singers
May 7: Levitation Room and Los Blenders
May 9: Model/Actriz with Dove Armitage
May 9: La Juerga Española: La Primavera
May 10: DJibouti, sunfiwr, and NO_4mat
May 11: Geordie Greep
May 12: SPEED with WHISPERS
May 13: Mike with Anysia Kym and duendita
May 15: Jon Bryant with Brandon Thomas Dougherty and My Father’s Son
May 16: Lambrini Girls with Party Dozen
May 16: Musiqa Baladi by DJ Nanoos
May 17: Jane Remover
May 18: The Dip with Parlor Greens
May 20: VK Blanka
May 21: Phoneboy with INOHA
May 23: Honey Revenge with Wolf Bear, Vana, and Nightlife
May 23: Dam Swindle
May 29: Fish in a Birdcage with Shayfer James
May 30: Zumba Clubnight for Cancer
Vancouver Playhouse
Vancouver Playhouse 600 Hamilton St, Vancouver
The Vancouver Playhouse is a local favourite among performance groups looking to connect with audiences. From film, dance, music, and theatre, the playhouse hosts events for all.
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May 10: Soundscapes by Alessandro Martire
May 18: Chopin Society: Avery Gagliano
Wise Hall
The Wise 1882 Adanac St, Vancouver
The Wise Hall & Lounge is a comfy basement lounge that serves as a great venue for catching live musical performances.
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May 3: Babyjake
May 9: RIPPED TO SHREDS // KONTUSION // HEDONIST // ASPHYXIATED
May 24: Cheekface with Pacing
May 29: Small Town Artillery Collective with Star Captains
May 30: Friyie
May 31: Spendo with Bend Sinister and Wet Future
The Red Room
The Red Room 398 Richards St, Vancouver
Since the late 80’s, The Red Room has served as a family-run nightclub in the city. The venue features Vancouver’s first state of the art PK Sound system and world class lighting. It’s the perfect place for musical and DJ performances as well as nightlife events.
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May 8: Uncle Murda with Peter Jackson
May 10: Fox Stevenson at Subculture Saturdays
Guilt & Co
Guilt & Co 1 Alexander St, Underground, Vancouver
No tickets required for most of Guilt & Co‘s shows. The venue hosts two shows a day, seven days a week averaging over 700 non-ticketed shows a year. Catch GroundUp shows every Thursday night. Net revenue for each GroundUp show is donated to a Downtown Eastside organization (including DTES Women’s Centre, A Loving Spoonful, and more).
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May 6: Underneath the Harlem Moon
May 15: GroundUp: Duane Forrest
May 19: Teresa Marie & the Three
May 22: The Deni Olivares Band
And many more May shows!
Fortune Sound Club
Fortune Sound Club 147 E Pender St, Vancouver
Upstairs in Vancouver’s Chinatown, Fortune Sound Club is a nightclub that hosts live music, special events, and arts. Catch live DJ sets on Midnight Mondays, Happy Ending Fridays, and WYA? Saturdays.
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May 2: CLUB:OBSESSED at Happy Ending Fridays
May 3: Nico De Andrea with Sotto Vocce and Seda
May 8: Violette Wautier
May 9: Baltra with Donna Cronne and Galen Allan
May 10: Infidels Jazz: Chen Baker’s J-Pop Extravaganza
May 10: MAD TING at WYA? Saturdays
May 16: Arthi with Rammie and Nai
May 24: Alice Longyu Gao
May 25: Lyn Lapid
Rickshaw Theatre
Rickshaw Theatre 254 E Hastings St, Vancouver
Since 2009, the Rickshaw Theatre has been a Vancouver favourite venue for both performers and audiences.
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May 1: Clipping with Counterfeit Madison
May 2: Universal Consciousness featuring Star System, Electric Miles, Ha Siblings, and MAFUBA
May 3: She Stole My Beer with Bad Hoss
May 8: The Moss with Ray and Paul Holmberg
May 10: Emo Night Brooklyn
May 15, 16 & 17: Modified Ghost Festival VIII
May 23: Jack J and Freak Heat Waves
May 28: DRAGGED INTO SUNLIGHT // MIZMOR // GLASSING
May 29: Blitzen Trapper
May 31: WACKEN METAL BATTLE 2025: CANADA FINAL
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Queen Elizabeth Theatre 630 Hamilton St, Vancouver
Regularly hosting opera and musical performances including Broadway shows, the Queen Elizabeth Theatre holds the shows of legendary artists and emerging performers.
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May 11: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
LanaLou’s
LanaLou’s Restaurant 362 powell St, Vancouver
LanaLou’s is a casual restaurant and live music venue. Featuring local band performances, food and drinks from Thursday to Saturday nights.
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May 2: The Anti-Queens and The Venomous Pinks with The Get Arounds
