Vancouver is a regular stop on most Concert
Tours and chances are there will be several of them occurring
during your visit. The Radio Station Links below are your best
bet to find out about Rock and Country Concerts. There are also
links for Jazz, Classical and Folk. The summer brings several
music festivals, notably the Jazz Festival, the
Vancouver Folk Festival, & Festival Vancouver. The Merrit Mountain Music
Festival in Merrit, a 3 hour drive away, is one of the largest Country Music
Festivals in North America. You can book
tickets for upcoming concerts on line by clicking on the
"Vancouver Attractions" link in the table below. Best
venue for Rock/Country Concerts is Rogers Place. Avoid BC
Place unless its someone with a massive sound system such as the
Rolling Stones or Pink Floyd. They tried the 3 Tenors in there
and it was a washout. I saw Phil Collins there, and it was the
same thing. Whether it will be any better when the new roof is on it, remains to be seen. Best Venue for Classical/Jazz is the Orpheum Theatre.
The Queen Elizabeth is OK, but the acoustics do not compare to
the Orpheum. There are also several Jazz Clubs located throughout the city.
