To Do This Weekend: July 3rd-5th 2026
Between the world cup and Vancouver Jazz Fest taking over, it’s a hectic time to be in Vancouver this coming weekend. If you’re looking for something a little more under the radar, here’s our guide to some underground shows worth your time this weekend!
Friday July 3rd:
Bottle Rocket Festival:
If you’re looking for some emo vibes to counteract all the sun and soccer, you won’t want to miss Bottle Rocket Fest at The Russian Hall. Headed up by the thick, thrumming shoegaze sounds of Cherry Pick and Hillsboro’s ferocious emo-punk, the fest boasts a deep bench of artists from across the spectrum of punk, indie rock, shoegaze and emo.
For Fans Of: Sunny Day Real Estate, My Bloody Valentine, Tiger Really
Doors 6pm / Music 6:30pm / $25 / All Ages
Tickets: https://gigpit.ca/shows/event:dHgQ_F4Iix8/tickets?region=2
Daysormay / Beach Bown / Infidelity / Cal State Football @ Green Auto:
The electric and energetic Daysormay are bringing their pop-inflected alt-rock sound to Green Auto with an all-star mixed genre lineup backing them up - Beach Bown’s post punk, the vibrant, explosive freak jazz of Infidelity and the lo-fi bedroom pop stylings of Cal State Football Stadium. There’s something for everyone at this one, don’t miss it!
For Fans Of: Fake Shark, Hotel Mira, Concrete Vehicles
Doors 7pm / Music 8pm / $10 Advanced $15 Doors / 19+
Tickets: https://gigpit.ca/shows/event:U8D-dnYlACA
Saturday July 4th:
La Haine / Transient / Seaglow / Ivan and the Tax Evaders @ Bullys Studios:
More or less just a showcase for some of the most exciting and underrated bands coming up in the Vancouver scene right now, this mixed genre bill is guaranteed to help you add a couple new tracks to your summer playlists. Anchored by La Haine’s nocturnal post-punk, this is a can’t miss show at the iconic Bully’s Studios that’s sure to get your feet moving.
For Fans Of: New Order, Snooper, Warmduscher
Doors 7pm / Music 8pm / $15 Advanced $20 Doors / All Ages
Sunday July 5th:
GØØ / Shrugs Bunny / Witiko / Kell @ Green Auto
With all ticket proceeds being donated directly to the legal aid fund for DULF (Drug User Liberation Front), catching this high-energy bill this Sunday is a no brainer. Expect sweaty, dance-and-mosh heavy performances from this all-Vancouver-based lineup, and support a good cause at the same time. Win-win.
For Fans Of: The Hives, Deftones, The Frights
Doors 7pm / Music 7:30pm / $20 Advanced $25 Doors / 19+
Tickets: https://gigpit.ca/shows/event:S6bIIxqPvUo
Let us know where you end up, and have a great weekend!