Gigs of the Week: May 15 - 21, 2026

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Every Friday, 3am Revelations gives you our picks for some of the fantastic live shows happening in and around our city of Vancouver.
What are you seeing this week? Let us know in the comments below.

Kirk's Pick

Who? Francis Baptiste
Where? Green Auto (pop up stage)
When? Saturday, May 16
Why? Francis Baptiste is throwing an album release show for his latest, Lived Experience in East Vancouver, alongside ?NUMB?DAME?, Dust Cwaine, and Cara Bateman
 

Christine's Pick

Who? The Besnard Lakes
Where? Wise Hall
When? Thursday May 21st
Why? This is a name I haven’t heard in a while, and although I’ll be camping, you should check out the Besnard Lakes performing with The Hausplants opening!

Gigs of the Week: May 08 - 14, 2026

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Every Friday, 3am Revelations gives you our picks for some of the fantastic live shows happening in and around our city of Vancouver.
What are you seeing this week? Let us know in the comments below.

Kirk's Pick

Who? Holy Fuck
Where? The Pearl
When? Friday, May 8 (tonight!)
Why? It’s been way too long since I last saw Holy Fuck play live, so I am very happy to fix that as they bring their new album Event Beat to The Pearl tonight!
 

Christine's Pick

Who? Royal Wood, with Fortunate Ones
Where? St James Community Square
When? Sunday May 10th
Why? If you like to swoon over crooning, this is the show for you. Royal Wood’s “Have A Heart” tour comes to Vancouver with Fortunate Ones opening up!

BONUS Pick

Who? Arkells
Where? Hollywood Theatre & Commodore Ballroom
When? Friday, May 8 & Saturday, May 9
Why? Arkells are wrapping up their city takeover with a couple more intimate shows, at the Hollywood Theatre tonight and the Commodore tomorrow!

Gigs of the Week: May 01 - 07, 2026

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Every Friday, 3am Revelations gives you our picks for some of the fantastic live shows happening in and around our city of Vancouver.
What are you seeing this week? Let us know in the comments below.

Kirk's Pick

Who? Arkells
Where? The Penthouse
When? Thursday, May 7
Why? It’s the first of three very special, intimate shows from Arkells in Vancouver and you read that right… it’s at The Penthouse (the first venue they every played in the city!)
 

Christine's Pick

Who? Daniel Romano
Where? Hollywood Theatre
When? Saturday May 2nd
Why? Whenever Daniel Romano comes to town it’s always a treat, and this time it’s Daniel Romano’s Outfit so you’re in for some rock and roll!

BONUS Pick

Who? Patrick Watson
Where? Commodore Ballroom
When? Monday May 4th
Why? If you have only heard of Patrick Watson because his song “Je Te Laisserai Des Mots” got huge on social media, you’re missing out on one of the best live performers Canada has to offer!