New year, new music!
It's that time of the year when we reflect on our Spotify Wrapped and look forward to another year of our favourite tunes. It's also a great time look ahead into the next year and plan to make new memories, like singing your heart out at a concert.
From Canadian music icons to top-charting artists, here are all the noteworthy concerts happening in Vancouver in 2023.
SZA
Shortly after releasing her latest album SOS, the popular R&B singer announced her first-ever arena tour with Omar Apollo, which will make a stop in Vancouver.
When: Mar. 19, 8 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena
Cost: Tickets go on sale Dec. 16 at noon
Steve Lacy
After rescheduling his Nov. 6 show to the new year, the alternative/indie musician will be touring in Vancouver. In the summer, Lacy will join Billie Eilish, The Killers, and Imagine Dragons at Reading Festival and Leeds Festival in the U.K.
When: Feb. 11, 8 p.m.
Where: Vogue Theatre
Cost: $326
Tove Lo
The "Habits" singer will be embarking on her "Dirt Femme" tour in February and is bringing Slayyyter along as her opener.
When: Feb. 24, 6 p.m.
Where: Commodore Ballroom
Cost: from $290
Blink-182
The infamous pop punk band brought the original members back together for their upcoming world tour, with Turnstile as their opener.
When: Jun. 27, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena
Cost: from $151
Shania Twain
When the Canadian country singer announced her new "Queen of Me" tour Vancouverites lost their mind. The queen of country will have two back-to-back shows in Vancouver with singer-songwriter Lindsay Ell.
When: May 2-3 & Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena
Cost: from $222
Yungblud
The pop punk singer is kicking off his world tour in February with a stop in Vancouver.
When: Apr. 29, 8 p.m.
Where: PNE Forum
Cost: from $50
Louis Tomlinson
The former One Direction member is back in Vancouver next summer for his "Faith In The Future" world tour.
When: Jun. 26, 8 p.m.
Where: Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
Cost: from $64
Arctic Monkeys
The indie rock band announced their North American tour with Fontaines D.C as their opener following their newest album The Car.
When: Sept. 23, 8 p.m.
Where: Pacific Coliseum
Cost: from $45
Ed Sheeran
The "Shape of You" singer-songwriter announced his "+ - = ÷ x Tour," which can also be called the "Mathematics Tour," earlier this year and will be joined by special guests Khalid, Dylan, Cat Burns, Maisie Peters, Russ, and Rosa Linn.
When: Sept. 2, 6 p.m.
Where: BC Place
Cost: from $201
Wizkid
The Nigerian Afrobeats singer will be stopping in Vancouver on his "More Love, Less Ego" North American tour
When: Apr. 1, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena
Cost: from $81
Lights
After joining the Arkells in Halifax, the electropop singer will be touring across Canada during the winter with a stop in Vancouver. Earlier this year, Lights built a vending machine at a local snack shop.
When: Feb. 1, 7 p.m.
Where: Commodore Ballroom
Cost: from $53
Old Dominion
The country band announced their "No Bad Vibes" tour during their Whiskey Jam performance in Nashville, revealing Frank Ray, Shawn Austin, and Steven Lee Olson as their opening acts for their Canadian dates.
When: Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena
Cost: from $108
NAV
The Canadian rapper will be travelling across North America with RealestK and SoFaygo for his "Never Sleep" tour, making a stop in Vancouver before closing in his hometown Toronto.
When: Mar. 12, 8 p.m.
Where: Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
Cost: from $53
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The rock band revealed their latest tour with six different opening acts, including The Strokes, Iggy Pop, The Roots, The Mars Volta, St. Vincent, and Thundercat. City and Colour and King Princess will be joining the band when they play in Vancouver.
When: Mar. 29, 6:30 p.m.
Where: BC Place
Cost: from $142
Luke Combs
The country singer will only be making two Canadian stops on his world tour following his recent album "Growin' Up," including Vancouver and Edmonton. Combs will be joined by Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry, and Brent Cobb.
When: May 27, 5:45 p.m.
Where: BC Place
Cost: from $240