Vancouver has made a name for itself as a regular spot for musical acts touring the region, country, or even the world.
While the biggest tour ever just wrapped up its final three shows in Vancouver last month, there are still plenty of concerts coming to the city in 2025, and these 12 are some of the biggest or most interesting that have already booked dates.
One thing to note: We have no idea why so many concerts are happening in mid-April. It's just the way things shook out.
The Invictus Games ceremonies
To be fair, these shows aren't a typical touring concert. Nor are they one show (we're grouping the opening and closing ceremonies here).
But, given their size, the names involved, and the fact that they could lead to unique moments, these might be the most exciting shows this year in Vancouver.
The opening ceremonies take place at BC Place on Saturday, Feb. 8, and feature three people who regularly headline concerts in Vancouver: Katy Perry, Noah Kahan, and Nelly Furtado. Opening for them is Roxane Bruneau, a Quebecois singer who, while lesser known in English-speaking Canada, has had significant success in la belle province.
Closing the games at Rogers Arena on Feb. 16 will be country rock singer Jelly Roll, Canadian legends Barenaked Ladies, and husband-wife American roots duo The War and Treaty.
In both cases the events will include ceremonial pieces as the Invictus Games open and close; no doubt Prince Harry will be around for one (if not both) nights given he founded the games and is involved with the organization.
Tickets for the opening ceremonies start at $54, while the closing ceremonies currently cost $83.
Tyler, the Creator (with Lil Yachty, Paris Texas)
With billions of streams online, Tyler, the Creator has been one of the biggest and most influential figures in hip hop for over a decade.
Now starting a world tour supporting his eighth studio album, Tyler will be visiting Vancouver on Feb. 28 (the first non-U.S. ocation on the tour). Given his creative style and critically acclaimed music, his headlining show should be a blast.
Also in the lineup is rapper Lil Yachty and hip-hop duo Paris Texas. While Lil Yachty isn't everyone's cup of tea, the duo from L.A. appear to fit well with Tyler's vibe.
Original tickets have already sold out for the show, so buying tickets will not likely be cheap. Ticketmaster, StubHub, and Seatgeek's cheapest tickets are all around $475.
The Junos
Instead of watching the Junos on TV (or clips on social media), Vancouverites will have the opportunity to watch the show in person this year, as we're the host city.
Michael Bublé will emcee the ceremonies on March 30 at Rogers Arena. Again, this isn't a normal show with a touring act, but a series of performances mixed in with other pieces.
But, given the size of the event, the 2025 Junos will include plenty of music on stage and potentially other memorable moments.
While it's still unknown who will be performing, Bublé will be for sure, and, notably, Sum 41 will be performing one last time as they're inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. The band just played their last show in Vancouver and has no plans to perform again. The band is disbanding, and Deryck Whibley has faced health concerns related to performing.
Tickets for the awards ceremony start at $120, while an after-party at the Commodore Ballroom will be going for $44.
Fontaines D.C.
While they've been around for a few years, the Irish band Fontaines D.C. found a broader audience with "Starburster" in 2024.
They're not a one-hit wonder, though, with a Mercury Prize nomination for their debut album and a boatload of other awards and nominations from British, Irish, and independent music organizations. In 2022 they were named Best Band in the World by NME; in 2023 they got the Brit Award for Best International Group, and they've been nominated for a couple of Grammy awards (including two in 2025).
Their success over the last six years might explain why tickets to the April 18 show are going for $400, minimum.
AC/DC (with The Pretty Reckless)
One of the biggest 2025 world tours announced for people of a certain age, ACDC's April 22 show is the only music tour that's booked a date in BC Place.
The Australian rock band etched its name in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 20 years ago but they're still making new music. This tour is supporting their 17th studio album.
While they might not be as fresh as other acts coming through Vancouver, every time they play here, it could be the last time, given their average age is in the 70s.
It's also worth noting this world tour is not all that large; they're only playing one or two shows per country (except the U.S.), and the Vancouver date is their only visit to Canada.
Tickets reflect that scarcity, with SeatGeek and StubHub selling tickets starting at $620 (some priced well over $2,000).
Nelly (with Ja Rule, Chingy, and others)
Nelly and Ja Rule were two of the biggest names not just in hip-hop but in pop music in the early 2000s.
While their names don't visit the charts as often as they used to, there's still a big fan base out there for them, and so the Where the Party At set off.
Chingy and the St. Lunatics are opening and backing up the show. The concert was announced with Jermaine Dupri included, but the rapper isn't listed on the current Ticketmaster page.
For those looking for a nostalgic show taking them back 20 years, tickets start at $93.
Kylie Minogue (with Rita Ora)
Kylie Minogue has struggled to make it big in the States consistently, but she's a major pop star outside of North America, consistently hitting the charts around the world for more than 35 years.
She'll bring that star power to the Pacific Coliseum on April 26.
Coming along is Rita Ora, who's had her own world tours over the years, also as an artist with more success outside of North America than inside.
Tickets for the pair are selling for $85.
Hauser
Not all the shows coming to Vancouver are pop artists on tour.
Hauser came to fame as one of 2Cellos, a Croatian duo who found fans around the world when they started playing pop songs on their cellos.
They played in arenas in Europe, but here he'll be taking the stage at the Doug Mitchel Thunderbird Sports Centre on June 4.
A single cello may not sound exciting, but he mixes his set list with songs ranging from popular classical songs to pop classics.
Tickets start at $77.
Katy Perry
It's been seven years since Katy Perry last toured (she had a residency in Las Vegas), and with a new album out, she's booked a world tour.
While the album wasn't all too well received, she's still one of the biggest names in pop music and draws big crowds. That might be why tickets are selling for over $700 right now for her July 22 Vancouver date at Rogers Arena.
No opening act has been announced yet for her Canadian dates.
Tate McRae (with Zara Larsson)
Tate McRae is one of the fastest-rising stars in Canadian pop, and she's putting the work in on it.
She's on a big tour this year and has not one but two dates in Vancouver, on Aug. 4 and 5, with Zara Larsson, a singer-songwriter from Sweden. In her home country, Larsson has released four albums that have all done well.
McRae's star power seems substantial; tickets to see the "Greedy" singer are starting at $150.
Teddy Swims
Teddy Williams has only released one studio album, but he's already had a massive global single with "Lose Control" in 2023.
His second album is coming later this month, and he'll be on tour to support it just after. Singles are still being released; by the time his show in Vancouver on Aug. 30 comes around, there might be a few more songs everyone knows by heart.
For fans in Vancouver, it could be a chance to see him in a relatively small venue, as he's at UBC's Doug Mitchel Thunderbird Sports Centre.
It won't be a bargain, though, as Ticketmaster's cheapest tickets are sitting around $230.
Linkin Park (with JPEGMAFIA)
The nu-metal group stopped touring after lead singer Chester Bennington died in 2017, and some thought they'd never tour again.
But in September of 2024, they introduced Emily Armstrong as the new singer for the new group, along with a new single and plans to tour for the first time in eight years.
While the band will be without two other founding members, fans are still excited to see the "In the End" band begin a new era.
Tickets for the Sept. 21 show at Rogers Arena are selling for a minimum of $265.
