Bruno Mars, Sting, Doja Cat: The 10 must-see concerts in Vancouver this October

Having bid goodbye to the summer season and started to hunker down for the longer nights and later sunrises of the fall season, heading indoors for some live entertainment seems sensible.

Given that the October concert calendar for Vancouver is filled with a wide range of choices, there is something for everyone coming to a Lower Mainland venue this month.

Not only are their record-breaking arena runs by big name stars, but new recordings from local legends and even a few loud volumn laughs thrown into the mix.

Here are the 10 shows you will want to see in the next 31 days.

When: Oct. 2, 8 p.m.

Where: Pacific Coliseum at PNE

Tickets and info: Ticketleader

Josh Lloyd-Watson, Tom McFarland and Lydia Kitto form the award-winning U.K. neosoul crew Jungle. The band’s fifth studio release, Sunshine!, has already gained new fans across the world through singles such as Carry On. Now the group is bringing its proven pop power to fans.

When: Oct. 3, noon-6 p.m.

Where: HMI Skatepark, 840 5th Ave., Hope, B.C.

Tickets and info: At the door

With songs such as I Drive The Speed Limit Cause There’s Drugs In The Car and Work Beer, Chilliwack heavy metal comedy band Shockwire is carving out a distinct niche in the Lower Mainland loud music scene. Besides the skatepark show, Shockwire is also playing on Oct. 22 at the Chill House in Chilliwack, 45910 Alexander St.

When: Oct. 5-6, 8 p.m.

Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver

Tickets and info: Ticketmaster.ca

As an artist who first rose to worldwide stardom fronting the Police, Sting is no stranger to the trio format. However, he has favoured larger ensembles for most of his solo career. Until now, as he heads out with his trio of longtime guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas.

When: Oct. 5, 7 p.m.

Where: Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St., Vancouver

Tickets and info: admitone.com

Self-described “Satanic doo wop” duo Twin Temple is riding a wave of attention after it was reported that retro country artist Charley Crockett dropped the group as his opening act due to its non-Christian vibes. The story kept up online after Jack White invited them to open for a series of his shows. Crockett denies the narrative. Either way, Twin Temple benefitted.