It’s time to pull out your calendar and plan which shows you’re going to catch this month.
Vancouver’s live music scene is buzzing this May 2025, offering a diverse lineup of performances across genres. Here’s a curated selection of 10 standout concerts you won’t want to miss.
- Clipping. – Rickshaw Theatre (May 1)
Hip-hop experimentalists Clipping. bring their digital dystopian sound to Vancouver, showcasing tracks from their latest album, Dead Channel Sky.
- Denzel Curry – PNE Forum (May 3)
The genre-blending rapper Denzel Curry returns to Vancouver, delivering high-energy performances from his recent album, Mischievous South.
- Spiritbox – PNE Forum (May 6)
Victoria’s own Spiritbox makes a triumphant return to the Pacific Northwest, performing tracks from their latest album, Eternal Blue.
- Reuben and the Bullhorn Singers – The Pearl (May 6)
Reuben Bullock collaborates with the Bullhorn Singers of the Kainai Blood Tribe, blending cinematic indie folk with Indigenous drumming and vocals.
- Lights – Commodore Ballroom (May 9)
Synthpop artist Lights performs tracks from her latest album, A6, bringing her signature sound to the Commodore’s iconic bouncy floor.
- The Weather Station – Hollywood Theatre (May 15)
Tamara Lindeman, known as The Weather Station, tours in support of her meditative art folk album, Humanhood.
7. Lambrini Girls – The Pearl (May 16)
English punk band Lambrini Girls brings their energetic performance to Vancouver, promising an unforgettable night.
- Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory – Vogue Theatre (May 17)
Sharon Van Etten teams up with her backing band, The Attachment Theory, to perform tracks from their recent self-titled album.
- Jack White – Commodore Ballroom (May 22–23)
Garage rock icon Jack White returns to Vancouver, performing songs from his latest album, No Name, following his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- Panda Bear – Hollywood Theatre (May 23)
Panda Bear, known for his work with Animal Collective, performs tracks from his recent album, Venom’s In, showcasing his melodic talents.
Vancouver’s music scene is exciting this May, offering something for every music enthusiast. Whether you’re into experimental hip-hop, synthpop, or indie folk, the city’s stages are set to deliver unforgettable experiences.
Written by Alana Black | Evolution Media
Contact: ablack23@my.bcit.ca