FEATURED Reviews

SOUNDGARDEN
Friday night after waiting out the 12 year break, fans filled Rogers Arena and revelled in the glory of Soundgarden reassembled and on tour. Read


KENNY CHESNEY
Rolling into town with his Goin' Coastal Tour, Kenny Chesney brought sunny good vibes to Vancouver fans at Rogers Arena Wednesday night. Read


KATY PERRY
Transforming Rogers Arena into a magical fantasy land and enchanting fans with her vibrant energy and music, Katy Perry brought her tour to Vancouver. Read


NKOTBSB
It is a tour of epic proportions. Joining forces on stage, two of the most popular boy bands of all time took Vancouver fans on trip down memory lane. Read


BRITNEY SPEARS
This summer belongs to Britney. And Nicki. The reigning princess of pop teamed up with the latest It-girl to take Vancouver by storm, thrilling fans Friday night. Read


RUSH
Returning to Vancouver, their Time Machine Tour in tow, the legendary rock trio Rush kicked off the Canada Day Long weekend with thousands of fans at Rogers Arena. Read


RIHANNA
Bringing her LOUD tour to Vancouver, the Barbados-born stunner opened the first of two shows Friday night and brought down Rogers Arena. Read


BRUNO MARS & JANELLE MONAE
Faces of a new generation of R&B are taking a retro approach. The pairing of Bruno Mars and Janelle Monae brought a unique musical experience to Vancouver. Read


SUPERTRAMP
Following the success of their 70-10 Tour in Europe, Supertramp are bringing their live show to the Great White North, landing in Vancouver on Thursday night. Read


USHER
Forget Will and Kate, fans packed into Rogers Arena claiming nearly every seat available as the reigning King of R&B brought his OMG Tour to Vancouver. Read


KID ROCK
The sun finally broke through the clouds in Vancouver on Tuesday, just as Kid Rock’s Born Free tour rolled into town with enough good vibes to last fans all summer long. Read


SEARS STARS ON ICE PRESENTED BY SAMSUNG
As Vancouver prepares to host the opening game of the Western Conference Finals this weekend, a different group of stars took to the ice at Rogers Arena Friday night. Read


SYSTEM OF A DOWN
After a hiatus spanning nearly five years System of a Down reunited and hit the touring circuit running, storming into Vancouver Thursday night. Read


CHARLIE SHEEN
Charlie Sheen’s Torpedo of Truth collided with Rogers Arena as his tour sailed into Vancouver Monday night, energized by the comedic talent of Canada's own Russell Peters. Read


LIL WAYNE
Returning to the stage and reasserted his spot among rap’s elite, Lil Wayne is putting on an epic show along the way. Of course he's getting a little help from his friends. Read


ROD STEWART & STEVIE NICKS
Between them, they have sold millions of albums, won countless awards, and accumulated vast catalogs of classics that have shaped the direction of Rock & Roll. Read


BON JOVI
A lot has changed since 1983, however Bon Jovi is a constant. Their hair isn't as long, but their charm just as magnetic, and their sound better than ever. Read


CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: QUIDAM
Cirque du Soleil rolled into Rogers Arena Wednesday night with Quidam, an adventurous show filled with breathtaking acrobatics, music, laughter, and an edge of gloom. Read


CARRIE UNDERWOOD
Her face regularly graces magazine covers, she draws in a mainstream crowd as country's It Girl, and Thursday night she packed Rogers Arena with thousands of devotees. Read


ROGER WATERS
Piece by piece, song by song, Roger Waters reconstructed the legendary The Wall album at Rogers Arena Friday night, opening in a hail of fireworks and smoke. Read


ANDRÉ RIEU
His talent matched only by his passion for music, Dutch violinist and conductor, André Rieu, created a magical experience for Vancouver fans at Rogers Arena. Read


LEONARD COHEN
Mysterious and melodic, celebrated Canadian poet, novelist, and singer-songwriter, Leonard Cohen, transfixed the Vancouver crowd at Rogers Arena Thursday night. Read


OZZY OSBOURNE
With surprising vitality for a musician who's spent four decades headlining the heavy metal movement, Ozzy brought his signature doom and gloom to Vancouver. Read


TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA
Christmas spirit arrived in Vancouver early this year, in the form of a captivating rock orchestra, complete with lasers, pyrotechnics, and state of the art visuals. Read


GORILLAZ
Stepping out of the virtual realm and onto the stage at Rogers Arena, Gorillaz played the last concert of the North American leg of their Escape to Plastic Beach tour. Read


JUSTIN BIEBER
As the second leg of the My World Tour kicked off, Bieber Fever advanced to epidemic status, sweeping through Vancouver Tuesday night. Read


ALICE IN CHAINS
Alice In Chains has a different look, but the rebellious spirit of metal artists who grew out of Seattle's brooding grunge era remains intact. Read


SUNS vs RAPTORS
Opening their exhibition play at Rogers Arena Wednesday night, the Toronto Raptors destroyed BC-born Steve Nash and his Phoenix Suns in a decisive 129-78 victory. Read


BRAD PAISLEY
Country heavyweight Brad Paisley brought his American Saturday Night to Rogers Arena for show that danced along blurred borders of country and rock. Read


JACK JOHNSON
Known for his laid-back personality, the always mellow Jack Johnson opened his Vancouver show at Rogers Arena to a reception that was anything but quiet and relaxed. Read


AEROSMITH
Celebrating 40 years as mainstays in rock, the Bad Boys of Boston hit up Vancouver on Thursday night capping their Cocked, Locked, Ready to Rock tour. Read


WALKING WITH DINOSAURS
The stadium floor was transformed into a prehistoric land Thursday night as the audience was taken on a journey back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Read


LADY GAGA
The area surrounding Rogers Arena was buzzing Tuesday night with fans clad in Gaga-inspired outfits, as anticipation for the evening's main attraction boiled over. Read


MICHAEL BUBLE
From the moment his silhouette appeared conducting the opening notes of “Cry Me A River” to his departure, Michael Bublé had the crowd at Rogers Arena spellbound. Read


CANADA vs CHINA BASKETBALL
Showcasing local talent in front of a hometown crowd, the Canadian squad opened the Jack Donohue International Classic with a decisive 86-62 victory over China. Read


VAN MORRISON
Saturday night acclaimed musician Van Morrison transferred the Rogers Arena stage into an intimate lounge, filled with bluesy rock and roll. Read


BACKSTREET BOYS
Before Justin Bieber and the Jonas Brothers captured the hearts and dominated the music players of millions of pre-teen girls, the Backstreet Boys reigned supreme. Read


TOBY KEITH
Country fans that packed Rogers Arena Sunday night were treated to a pyro-techniques show as Toby Keith crossed the border bringing his American Ride Tour to Canada. Read


TOOL
The first band to take the stage in the newly minted Rogers Arena didn't disappoint the Vancouver crowd that packed into the sold out show Friday night. Read


RIHANNA
Kicking off the North American leg of her Last Girl On Earth tour after conquering Europe, the Barbadian beauty left it all on the stage Sunday night. Read


IRON MAIDEN
The excitement started boiling early as enthusiastic Maiden fans shouted lyrics to their favourite songs Thursday night. Read


STAR WARS: IN CONCERT
Vancouver fans gathered Tuesday night and were transported to a galaxy far, far away. The crowd was greeted by Anthony Daniels, better known as C-3PO. Read


UFC 115: LIDDELL vs FRANKLIN
The UFC made its Vancouver debut on a sunny June afternoon as fight fans flooded the streets, excitement brewing for the highly anticipated event. Read