September is a month of farewells and comebacks in the Vancouver live music scene, with some long-running acts coming to town on their final tours — as well as a local favourite from yesteryear celebrating their first album in almost two decades,
From big arena shows to underground hometown heroes, here are seven can’t-miss concerts coming to Vancouver in September 2024.
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
Pacific Coliseum, September 12
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Exclaim!’s current cover stars are coming to town in support of their new album, Flight b741. The new LP is a countrified classic rock barnburner, but their live show typically spans the eras and styles of their eclectic career. Come find out why they’ve become a Grateful Dead-esque touring sensation.
Veda Hille Sisterhood / P:ano
The Cultch, September 14
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Veteran Vancouver songwriter Veda Hille introduces her new six-piece ensemble on the same night that one of the city’s institutions returns, as P:ano (featuring local heroes Nicholas Krgovich and Kellarissa) will celebrate their first new album in 19 years with a hometown show.
Remi Wolf
Orpheum Theatre, September 14
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From American Idol hopeful to one of the most fun songwriters in pop music, Remi Wolf released her new album Big Ideas this summer, upping the production values of 2021’s Juno while retaining the giddy sense of abandon.
Tokyo Police Club
Commodore Ballroom, September 14–15
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This will be your last chance to see TPC, so don’t pass it up: the long-running indie rock band will be playing a pair of Vancouver shows on their farewell tour as they take a well-deserved victory lap around the country.
Snotty Nose Rez Kids
Malkin Bowl, September 21
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The local hip-hop duo will be staging their very own festival of sorts in celebration of new album RED FUTURE. They will be joined on the bill by some fellow Indigenous rappers from Turtle Island: Drezus, NorthSideBaby and Travis Thompson
Childish Gambino
Rogers Arena, September 23
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Donald Glover has announced plans to retire his music alias Childish Gambino, making this tour in support of the soundtrack Bando Stone & the New World his last. Expect high usual charisma conveyed with exceptionally cool visuals and high production values.
Air
Queen Elizabeth Theatre, September 25–26
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The very first stop on Air’s North American tour in celebration of Moon Safari‘s 25th anniversary brings these two sexy French boys to Vancouver. It’s been a quarter century, but their lounge-y electronic pop songs sound as fresh as ever.
Anciients
Rickshaw Theatre, September 27
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All hail Anciients! It’s been eight years since the proggy Vancouver metal band released Voice of the Void in 2016 and took home a JUNO Award. Now, following a lineup change and some difficult years in their personal lives, they’re finally back with an album that, as vocalist Kenny Cook recently told Exclaim!, reflects a theme of “perseverance.”
