The concert season typically goes into hibernation for a couple of weeks before the holidays, but Vancouver's December 2025 live music lineup will allow you to catch some great shows before the end of the year thanks to Luna Lee (pictured above), a popular MuchMusic contributor at the turn of the millennium, and a couple of the city's most beloved annual events.
Don't forget
PearlDecember 2
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Ne Obliviscaris is Latin for “don't forget”, so be sure to grab your tickets to see these Australian progressive metal smashers.
in Foxvar
Fashion TheaterDecember 4
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They've only released two albums, but Andy Schauf's Foxwarren have been together since 2009, meaning their music carries the familiar warmth of old friends and a rhythm section made up of brothers.
Meltt
Rickshaw TheaterDecember 6
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The latest in a line of melodic pop-rock exports from Vancouver, Meltt will bring their dreamy, reverb-hazy tunes to Rickshaw for their final hometown show.
Our Lady of Peace
Great Canadian Casino VancouverDecember 11
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I'll be waving, watching Our Lady of Peace, watching you scream, quietly or loudly, as these CanCon heroes bring their big shiny tunes to town.
Bulletproof
“Pearl”, December 12.
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The group, better known as the Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, with 12 members and plenty of horns, channels the spirit of Fela Kuti during their electrifying performances.
Intact sire
Chan Center, December 13
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Exclaim! Graduates of 2020 Luna Li will bring with her pleasant songs and impeccable instrumental compositions that made her a surprise online sensation during pandemic lockdowns.
John Borah
Concerts at Cliff's, December 13th.
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Whether as a solo artist or a collective, Toronto singer-songwriter John Borra knows how to control the mic in his country songs, and the gritty grain of his material reveals his punk roots.
Kingfisher Blues Christmas Party
Commodore BallroomDecember 14
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Local label Kingfisher Blues will host its 18th annual Christmas party, including both a late show and a matinee. Peach pit will perform as headliners along with such performers as Computer And Emma Goldmanwith 100 percent of profits going to 1-800-SUICIDE and the BC Crisis Center.
FONTIN And Son
Fox CabaretDecember 15
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Two Indigenous artists from Winnipeg, Zoon and FONTINE, each offer their own take on vintage rock styles, the former with a shoegaze vibe and the latter with a salty melancholy.
Contact Winter Music Festival
Pacific ColiseumDecember 26-27
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Dance into the holiday season at a huge EDM festival featuring Eric Prydz, SlanderClooney, Griffin and much more.
