One of the most influential bands of the 1980s is coming to town this week.
Depeche Mode is still going, more than 40 years since forming near England, and they're bringing their latest tour to Vancouver on Nov. 24, supporting their new album Memento Mori. The album was recorded after the sudden death of founding member Andy Fletcher last year.
The critically acclaimed group behind songs like "Personal Jesus," "Enjoy the Silence," and, more recently "Wrong" will be at Rogers Arena along with opening act Young Fathers.
It will be their last Canadian date on the tour before they head south for a series of shows through the western U.S.
Doors for the show will open at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets
Some tickets are still available for the show, which will include Rogers Arena's upper bowl. The vast majority of tickets available on Ticketmaster are verified resellers, with a variety of prices; the cheapest are in the mid $120 range, but there's lots of variation.
On the other end of the spectrum, lots of front row tickets are available at a premium thanks to verified resellers posting tickets for around $1,400.
The only tickets that are available at their original cost are near the stage and going for nearly $300.
A reminder, screenshots of tickets aren't accepted; the moving barcode is needed.
Transportation
Barring unscheduled issues, transit to downtown Vancouver should be running normally Nov. 24. No additional TransLink service is expected.
Hullo has not announced any extra ferry sailings to/from Nanaimo for Vancouver Island fans.
Merch
The band hasn't posted anything about Vancouver-specific merch on social media (they're rather quiet on things like Instagram).
Restrictions
A few things aren't allowed in Rogers Arena for the show. Notably, some bags won't be permitted; all bags need to be under 35.5 cm by 35.5 cm by 15.2 cm. For reference, 35.5 cm is just a bit over 13 inches.
Rogers Arena is also a smoke-free zone, as far as cigarettes and cannabis are concerned. The band may have smoke machines.
Other common sense items are to be left at home as well, like skateboards, selfie sticks, and outside food and drinks.
Cashless Venue
Rogers Arena has gone cashless.
"Concession, retail stands, & hospitality will exclusively accept contactless forms of payment," states the venue's website.
Fan Service
Rogers Arena has a fan service number to text if there are any issues during the show: 604-765-3267.
Concertgoers can text their issue and their location (seat number and row along with the section) and get help.
