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Vancouver Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
The best Vancouver concerts in July: The Weeknd, Katy Perry, Paul Simon and more
The summer festival and concert tour circuit is busy as ever this July. From international superstars to classic rock legends and some of B.C.'s top new talents, the range of genres and venues should make it easy to find something going on to get you out of the sun and into a show. Here are some recommended choices for music fans of all styles: When: July 4-5 Where: Holland Park, Surrey Tickets and info: The EDM event that you can easily access from public transit is only one of the outstanding features of this two-day-long festival. The multistage configuration boasting top Canadian talent such as Kaytranada and international stars such as Tiësto and Disclosure and many others just makes it a dance-a-thon of current beats. When: July 4 Where: Abbotsford Centre Tickets and info: With his new album, In My Blood, due out July 25, fans can expect to hear plenty of new material from grizzled country music veteran Cody Jinks of Fort Worth, Tex., when he rides into town. The new tunes should sound just great alongside his signature Lefty Frizzell covers and more. When: July 5, 7 p.m. Where: Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings St., Vancouver Tickets and info: With four albums to his credit, 23-year-old Vancouver artist Ekkstacy is rocketing up the ranks building on his breakout 2024 self-titled debut with the new album Forever. Blending classic emo sounds and pop hooks inspired by local heroes such as Japandroids, the live show is a highlight. Passion Mango opens. When: July 14 Where: Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, University of B.C. Tickets and info: Japanese metal crew Babymetal may seem like a new act over in North America, but the band has been making its distinct style of Kawaii metal, also called cute metal, for 15 years. Su-Metal (clean vocals) and MoaMetal and MomoMetal (screaming) have developed a pyrotechnic dance-along headbanging presentation that appeals across borders. Ukraine's Jinjer, India's Bloodywood and U.S. crew Black Veil Brides round out this international bill. When: July 15-16, 7 p.m. Where: B.C. Place Tickets and info: Toronto artist The Weeknd has taken his alternative contemporary R&B from critically acclaimed mixtapes that club kids embraced to Super Bowl halftime appearances and global hits such as Blinding Lights to his sixth album Hurry Up Tomorrow that rolled out with a companion film of the same name featuring Wednesday-star Jenny Ortega and Irish star Barry Keoghan. Expect a lavish set and single-laden show from this concept-oriented artist on this tour with opener Playboi Carti. When: July 18 Where: Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St., Vancouver Tickets and info: Sold out Outsider hip-hop trio Deltron 3030 includes producer Dan the Automator, rapper Del tha Funky Homosapien and DJ Kid Koala. The trio have collaborated on a number of different projects but gained international attention with the release of its 2000 concept album Deltron 3030. This incredibly rare anniversary performance is one for the books, which is why folks are hoping some more tickets get released the week of the show. When: July 18, 6 p.m. Where: Pacific Coliseum Tickets and info: Indian composer, producer, songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist A.R. Rahman is a double Academy Award and Grammy-winner known for his many hit soundtracks for films ranging from Slumdog Millionaire and Danny Boyle's 127 Hours to 2022's Le Musk. He has collaborated with everyone from the London Symphony Orchestra to Mick Jagger, and performed at a White House state dinner for U.S. President Barack Obama in 2009. His performances are known for their high concept lighting, staging and dancing. When: July 22 Where: Rogers Arena Tickets and info: After a four-year break between 2020's Smile and last year's 143, Katy Perry fans were more than ready to see the American chart-topper on a live concert stage once again. While the reception of her seventh album has been somewhat lukewarm, with the lead single Woman's World only reaching No. 65 on the Billboard Global 200, the album still charted in the top 10 in the U.S. and U.K., as well as eight other countries. Opening night of her latest concert tour was described by The Houston Chronicle as being 'two hours of pop, camp and celebration — Cirque du Soleil as sci-fi spectacle. When: July 25-27, 7 p.m. Where: Orpheum Theatre Tickets and info: Touring on his Grammy-nominated album Seven Psalms, legendary singer Paul Simon was looking at ending his performing career when he began to lose hearing in his left ear. Working with the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss and his production team, the artist arrived at a solution to make live performing possible again. Expect to hear the new record and a selection of classics from across his career in these shows. When: July 29 Where: Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings St., Vancouver Tickets and info: A supergroup comprising bassist Tony Levin , known for his work with everyone from Peter Gabriel and King Crimson to David Bowie and Pink Floyd, fellow King Crimson alumnus Pat Mastellato and German guitarist Markus Reuter. Since forming in 2010, the band has released nine studio and nine live albums featuring guests such as English violinist David Cross and jazz pianist Gary Husband. This is a must-see for progressive rock fans. When: July 31, 8 p.m. Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver Tickets and info: Touring in support of his latest album, Mahashmashana, Father John Misty has honed in on some of the most soulful and orchestral music of his career. Songs such as the Dead Mouse are touching, folky ballads that sound like they strummed right out of Laurel Canyon in the early 1970s. He is joined by Lucinda Williams and Hamilton Leithauser on the tour. sderdeyn@ Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances.
Vancouver Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Live Nation just announced $30 summer concert tickets: Here's what you should know
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. High ticket prices can be the main factor that keeps you from seeing your favourite band. Entertainment company Live Nation is hoping to counter budget-busting ticket fees this summer with a $30 ticket deal on select concerts across Canada and the U.S. Here are a few things to know about the $30 Ticket to Summer initiative. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Ticket to Summer is a promotion from the American multinational entertainment company to give fans the opportunity to purchase tickets to more than 1,000 shows at select venues across the country for only $30. The specially priced tickets go on sale May 21 at 10 a.m. local time through the link . The promotional price includes all fees up front. Promotional tickets are available while inventory lasts, according to Live Nation. Not all artists, dates and venues are included in the summer ticket promotion. The press release for the program teased a variety of artists spanning most music genres included in the mix such as Darius Rucker, Leon Bridges, James Taylor, Kesha, Little Big Town, Cyndi Lauper, The Doobie Brothers, and more. Meanwhile, the ticket website also added additional headlining names to the list such as Avril Lavigne, Luke Bryan, Billy Idol, The Offspring, and Pantera. But, the entertainment giant didn't provide exact info on the full range of artists and dates that will offer the $30 ticket deal just yet. When asked to clarify, Live Nation said that fans can filter their search on the Live Nation website on and after the May 21 kickoff date in order to see concerts in their area that are included in the offer. Filters can be applied by events, venues or artists to help narrow down the search. F ans can also set the location of their search to the closest city and the site will further filter the results to only include participating shows that are nearby. According to Live Nation, more tickets, artists and dates will be added throughout the summer. To learn more, visit
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
My Morning Jacket, Alison Krauss and 22 more concert coming to Kentucky in April
From the pride of Kentucky including Dwight Yoakam and My Morning Jacket, to Cake, Alison Krauss and the first WFPK Waterfront Wednesday of the season, April is shaping up to be a solid month for music in the Derby City. Performing at iconic Louisville venues including the KFC Yum! Center, Iroquois Amphitheater, the Louisville Palace, Mercury Ballroom and more, here are some of the major acts headed to town in our April concert calendar. WHAT: In support of the band's recently released 10th studio album "Is," Louisville's My Morning Jacket returns for a five night run at the Louisville Palace Theatre. The multi-Grammy nominated Louisville based band will share the stage with a variety of special guests including Bendigo Fletcher, Grace Cummings, Lacey Guthrie, Future Killer, and The Jesse Lees. WHERE: Louisville Palace Theatre, 625 S. Fourth St. WHEN: April 25-30 COST: Available tickets start at $55 at More: My Morning Jacket to be honored at LouCity home opener. Here's what to know WHAT: Grammy winner Alison Krauss & Union Station have reunited after a 10 year hiatus and will play two shows at the Louisville Place Theatre with dobro player and International Bluegrass Hall of Famer Jerry Douglas. WHERE: 625 South Fourth St. WHEN: Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18 COST: Tickets start at $118 at WHAT: The award winning country music duo of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn bring the Neon Moon Tour 2025 to the KFC Yum Center with special guest David Lee Murphy. Brooks & Dunn will have crowds singing along to beloved hits including 'Brand New Man,' 'Neon Moon,' 'My Maria' and more. WHERE: KFC YUM Center, 1 Arena Plaza WHEN: Saturday, April 26 COST: Tickets start at $29 at Here are other popular concerts taking place in April in the Louisville area: 315 W. Broadway, April 13: Louisville Leopard Percussionists BiG GiG: 1080 Amphitheater Road, April 21-22: Cake April 25: Dwight Yoakam 501 W. Main St., April 11: Michael Feinstein 1 Arena Plaza, April 25: R&B Invitation Tour with Joe, Musiq Soulchild, & Eric Benet 611 S 4th St., April 4: Paleface Swiss April 8: Geoff Tate April 14: Joey McIntyre April 17: Jason Wade April 18: Beach Bunny April 23: Wooli April 25: Electric Garden 724 Brent St., April 3: BlowMan Dlow April 4: JoJo April 8: Judah & the Lion April 24: Bright Eyes with Cursive Waterfront Park Big Four Lawn, 1001 E River Road; April 23: The Verve Pipe, Momma, Cam Clark & His Orchestra Some of the major concerts coming to Lexington in April include: 401 W Short St., Lexington, April 10: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with special guest Tommy Prine April 12: Wanda Sykes with special guest Keith Robinson April 28: Chris Isaak 430 W Vine St., Lexington, April 25: The Avett Brothers with special guest Houndmouth Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@ This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: My Morning Jacket, Alison Krauss April concerts in Louisville
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Luke Bryan coming to Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Country star Luke Bryan is scheduled to perform at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham on July 19. Fiery crash in Blount County leaves 1 dead, 2 injured Tickets for the show go on sale January 31 at 10 a.m. and can be bought at The show is part of Bryan's 'Country Song Came On Tour' and he will be joined by George Birge, Avery Anna, Drake Milligan and DJ Rock The new amphitheater is expected to open early next summer, and already has plenty of shows scheduled. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
