Queen B is coming to town next week and the Vancouver Beyhive is buzzing with excitement.
The North American leg of Beyoncé's "Renaissance" world tour is currently underway and the "Single Ladies" singer will be stopping for a show in Vancouver on Monday (Sept. 11) at BC Place before heading down to Seattle.
Vancouverites and fans flying in to attend the musical extravaganza may want to keep this ultimate concert guide handy to avoid any frustrations and mishaps the night of the show.
Getting there
SkyTrain
The concert starts at 8 p.m. but doors open at 6 p.m., giving fans plenty of time to buy merch, get any food or drinks, and find their seat inside the venue.
BC Place is located near the Expo Line’s Stadium–Chinatown Station and Canada Line’s Yaletown–Roundhouse Station. Both SkyTrain lines will be operating their regular service and there will not be a special schedule or train to assist the concert crowd rush before or after the show.
Capstan Station construction along Canada Line will be paused on the night of the concert.
Ferry
Hullo Ferries, which had a delayed launch last month, will run a late-night sailing from its downtown Vancouver terminal at the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (1055 Canada Place) back to Nanaimo at 11:30 p.m.
The Beyonce concert is expected to wrap up around 11 p.m. which means passengers travelling to Nanaimo by boat will have to rush to make the sailing.
There are several ways to get to the Vancouver terminal from BC Place, which each takes about 20 minutes, according to Google.
- SkyTrain - take the Expo Line from Stadium-Chinatown Station to Burrard Station then walk about 10 minutes to the ferry terminal
- Bus - hop on the 5, 246, or 19 bus then walk around 15 minutes to the ferry terminal
- Walk - getting to the ferry terminal by foot will take approximately 30 minutes
Hullo Ferries General tickets cost $39.99 for a one-way trip and $75 for a round-trip. Tickets can be purchased online.
Bike valet
A free bike valet will be available in the parking lot at the corner of Pacific Boulevard and Griffiths Way for those cycling to the show. It will be open from 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
The valet also accepts skateboards, unicycles, rollerblades, and strollers. A bag check is available too.
Things to know about BC Place
Entry
All gates except Gate F will open at 6 p.m.
Make sure your ticket is ready to scan upon entry. Electronic tickets should be downloaded to your mobile device. You can also check with the staff for the shortest line.
There will be no opening acts or intermissions, so buy any food or drinks and stop by the bathroom before the show starts.
VIP Package check-in is at Gate B off Beatty Street. Check-in for Beyhive and Club Renaissance packages starts at 3:30 p.m. and at 6 p.m. for Pure/Honey Onstage Riser and Alien Superstar Riser.
Bag and photo policies
BC Place has a strict bag policy and encourages people to not bring bags of any type unless it is a:
- Clutch purse or belt bag no larger than 6.5 by 8.5 inches
- Clear plastic bag (including clear plastic freezer bags) no larger than 12 by 12 by 6 inches
A bag check is available for $10 per piece. Diaper bags and medically necessary items that cannot fit into a clear bag may be accepted.
Professional cameras and cameras with a detachable lens are not allowed into the venue. Cellphones and small personal cameras are allowed.
Merchandise
Tour merchandise will be available outside on the Terry Fox Plaza and inside on Level 1, Level 2, and Level 4.
Cashless
BC Place is a cashless venue.
