From local Punjabi pop stars to jazz legend tributes and Scottish A-listers, May is sounding great
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There’s something exciting in the air. Maybe it’s the buzz that May brings to town.
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Anticipation starts to build for the coming summer festival season, but veteran eventgoers know that there are still a few more weeks of overcast uncertainty for any outside shows, that you still need to have an extra layer on to and from the venue, and that we are blessed by our geographic location.
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Why? Because Vancouver is a very frequent launching pad for major artist’s North American tours as well as cross-Canada legs for artists who have already been through the U.S.
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That certainly holds true for this month.
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Here are 10 gigs you don’t want to miss in May:
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Tyler Shaw: The Run To You Tour
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When: May 1, 8 p.m.
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Where: Hollywood Theatre, 3123 W. Broadway
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Tickets/info: Ticketweb.ca
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No, silly, not the Bryan Adams song. This is Top 10-charting local singer-actor Tyler Shaw celebrating the 10th anniversary of the release of his gold-certified debut, Yesterday. Featuring such fan faves as House of Cards, Kiss Goodnight and Wicked, the record introduced this dynamic multi-talented artist to the wider world. He’s been cranking out the tunes every since.
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Karan Aujla: 2026 P-Pop Culture Tour
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When: May 2 and 3, 8 p.m.
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Where: Rogers Arena
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Tickets/info: Ticketmaster.ca
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Only a few weeks after Diljit Dosanjh sold out B.C. Place to launch his Aura Tour in North America, rising local Punjabi pop star Karan Aujla is kicking off his cross-Canada tour here, too. His latest recording, P-Pop Culture, became the highest charting debut for a Punjabi language album in Canadian history, racking up 12.4 million streams.
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Infidels Jazz presents Miles Davis 100th birthday celebrations
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When: Various dates and times, beginning on May 3
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Where: Various venues in Vancouver
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Tickets/info: theinfidelsjazz.ca
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Trumpeter Miles Davis was one of the most important jazz musicians of all time. Active over many decades, the late musician moved through changes in styles, formats and more making music with his own distinct signature along the way. There are four special concerts devoted to specific eras in this titan’s sonic history planned, beginning May 3 at the Hollywood with a show dedicated to the music of Miles Davis and Gil Events, featuring the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra with special guest Chris Davis.
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Lewis Capaldi
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When: May 6, 8 p.m.
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Where: Rogers Arena
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Tickets/info: livenation.ca
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Multi-platinum selling Scottish balladeer Capaldi is a big star back home in the U.K. and Europe. Now he is making a play to wow audiences on this side of the pond with his deeply personal brand of pop music, such as his hit post-breakup arena anthem Almost, as well as the intense The Day That I Die. Expect some tearing up at this one.
