To Do This Weekend: July 9th-12th 2026
Summer is heating up! Here’s a look at some of the coolest local music events worth checking out to fill out your weekend plans:
Thursday July 9th:
Wack / Aversions / Sparkle Blood / ENDS @ Green Auto Main Stage
If you’re looking to dance on a Thursday night, Green Auto is your place to be. A well curated mixed bill with a little bit of everything - Wack’s psychedelic pop-funk, raw upbeat post punk from Aversions and the fuzzy power-pop sounds of Lethbridge-based Sparkle Blood, plus a debut performance from ENDs, just to keep you on your toes. Look out for this one!
For Fans Of: New Order, Altin Gun, YIN YIN
Doors 7pm / Music 68pm / $15 Advanced $20 Doors / 19+
Tickets: https://gigpit.ca/shows/event:MMhYK8gHqDE
Friday-Saturday July 10-11th:
MEZZFEST @ The Mezzanine
Come celebrate the one-year anniversary of what has quickly become one of the essential Vancouver hotspots for upcoming talent and local music! Complete with an art market and two-day music event boasting some of the city’s most exciting talent including Gadfly, Numb Dame, Sundress, Muppet Boys and Infidelity, this is a can’t miss fest.
Doors 7pm / Music 8pm / $10 Advanced $15 Doors / 19+
Tickets:
Day One: Gadfly, Numb Dame, Chronic Fatigue, Muppet Boys: https://gigpit.ca/shows/event:gv-_IhLCokU
Day Two: Hillsboro, Sundress, Scarlet Fever, Infidelity, Pinch: https://gigpit.ca/shows/event:TpMZauU8-D0
Saturday July 11th
Khatsahlano:
Vancouver’s favourite street festival is back! Free fun for the whole family, this multi-block party is showcasing literally dozens of amazing artists from across the city. It’s free, it’s all day, it’s a no brainer!
Info: https://www.khatsahlano.ca/
Sunday July 12th:
Tall Mary / Numb Dame / Cowabummer / Strays @ Green Auto
If you’re looking for something loud to close out your weekend, look no further - yet another banger show is taking over Green Auto. Art-rockers Tall Mary are joined by the energetic Numb Dame, emo-punk quartet Cowabummer and newly formed hardcore outfit Strays. All proceeds towards the Elham find and families in Gaza. Bring your earplugs.
For Fans Of: Chat Pile, Truck Violence, Concrete Vehicles
Doors 7pm / Music 8pm / $15 Advanced $20 Doors / 19+
Tickets: https://gigpit.ca/shows/event:S5YjsmhACg8
Let us know where you end up, and have a great weekend!