Yeah, we already know about some of the big names coming to town in 2024—but we’re starting the year off strong in Rain City. There's a lineup of local faves, international tours, and even some musicians stepping foot here for the first time.

Elevate Music Night Two: Jan 2 @ Biltmore Cabaret

The battle of the bands continues.

3 Inches of Blood: Jan. 12 to 14 @ Commodore Ballroom 

Vancouver’s classic metalheads host three nights of mayhem.

anamē: Jan. 13 @ Harbour Theatre 

Progressive house music from two of Sweden’s finest.

Odie Leigh: Jan. 14 @ The Pearl 

The rising folk-pop star sings the blues.

Hermitude: Jan. 18 @ The Pearl 

The Australian electronic hip-hop duo brings the beats.

Thumpasaurus: Jan. 18 @ Biltmore Cabaret 

The chaotic rockers tour in support of the album Hard.

PG One: Jan. 18 @ Enso Event Centre 

王唯楚, aka Chos1npm, aka PG One, is one of China’s top hip-hop artists.

Kylie V: Jan. 18 @ The Pearl 

With support from La Lune and Dawsoon Gool.

Hotel Mira: Jan. 19 @ Commodore Ballroom 

Expect sheer raw energy from the local alt-rock boys.

Cara Bateman: Jan. 20 @ The Cobalt 

The “Time to Be a Bitch” release show celebrates Bateman’s “R&B grunge”.

Band Together: Jan. 20 @ Rickshaw Theatre

A fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital featuring Brass Camel, Bend Sinister, Uncle Strut, and more.

Slaughter Beach, Dog: Jan 21 @ Rickshaw Theatre

Storywoven emo gems from the Modern Baseball offshoot.

Sunny War: Jan. 22 @ Fox Cabaret 

A folk-punk singer spreading the Anarchist Gospel.

Machine Head: Jan. 23 @ Commodore Ballroom 

Oakland’s heavy metal heroes come to thrash.

DJ Shadow: Jan. 23 @ Vogue Theatre 

The 30-year DJ veteran brings bangers both new and obscure.

May Erlewine: Jan. 24 @ Fox Cabaret 

The prolific folk musician plays your heartstrings. 

Yukon Blonde: Jan. 25 @ Hollywood Theatre 

Kelowna rockers bring Shuggie to the city.

The Trews: Jan. 26 @ Commodore Ballroom 

Antigonish’s finest cross to the West Coast.

Hana: Jan. 26 @ Village Studios 

The producer and musician DJs a dance night.

David Francey: Jan. 26 @ Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

The Juno-winning classic folk artist comes to Burnaby.

Che Aimee Dorval: Jan. 27 @ WISE Hall

Rain City’s genre-blending chameleon brings the swagger.

Lydia Loveless: Jan. 28 @ WISE Hall 

An Americana critical darling who leans into rock and pop.

JP Saxe: Jan. 30 @ Vogue Theatre

The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter tours his sophomore album.

Imagine Dragons: Jan. 30 @ Rogers Arena 

“Radioactive” hit-makers pedal poppy arena rock.

Christopher: Jan. 31 @ Hollywood Theatre 

The absolute guts of your stage name just being a name!

Vicke Blanka: Jan. 31 @ Vogue Theatre

The J-pop songsmith makes his first trip to North America.