From First Note to Final Encore, Japanese Breakfast Wows the Orpheum
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On September 1st, 2025…
Japanese Breakfast made a stop to the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver for their Melancholy Tour.
All photos by Olivia Yu
The show began with lead singer Michelle Zauner sat inside a giant seashell, an image straight out of a Disney movie. Surrounded by cinematic light and fog, she strummed her guitar and sang with a calm radiance that set the tone for the evening.
Together, the band created a beautiful soundscape. Zauner’s voice — smooth, bright, and utterly distinctive — carried effortlessly over the music. Visually, the set was stunning, with both pastel and vivid lighting, lots of fog and small theatrical touches that gave the stage a fairytale-like feel. Between numbers, Zauner’s cheerful comments and crowd interactions added a warmth that balanced the more melancholic themes in her music. She laughed with fans, danced with them, and turned the show into a shared experience.
By the end, the night felt like a carefully balanced blend of catharsis and joy. Japanese Breakfast proved once again that their live shows are more than concerts — they’re immersive stories, full of beauty, honesty, and a little fairytale magic.
What Was Played?
Here Is Someone
Orlando in Love
Honey Water
Road Head
Picture Window
Winter in LA
Kokomo, IN
Boyish (Little Big League cover)
The Body Is a Blade
Mega Circuit
Leda
Men in Bars
My Baby (Got Nothing at All)
Slide Tackle
The Woman That Loves You
Magic Mountain
Posing in Bondage
Posing for Cars
Paprika
Be Sweet
Everybody Wants to Love You
Vancouver Vibes Scorecard
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Beautiful, medium-sized venue, offering views from all seats.
Seated concert.
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Public transport available surrounding the venue.
Some paid street-side parking available around the venue located downtown.
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The performers had amazing energy, interacting with the fans from time-to-time.
The seated venue limited audience from standing, though some did anyways. The audience was ble to vibe quietly from their seats.
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The mythical set paired with the colourful lighting give for some beautiful photo opportunities.
⭐️ Overall Vibe: 9/10
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Next Stops:
Sep. 3 – Seattle, WA
Sep. 5 – Salt Lake City, UT
Sep. 6 – Denver, CO
Sep. 8 – Lawrence, KS
Sep. 9 – St. Paul, MN
Sep. 10 – Madison, WI
Oct. 4 - Austin, TX
Oct. 5 – Bentonville, AR
Oct. 6 – St. Louis, MO
Oct. 8 – Oklahoma City, OK
Oct. 9 - Houston, TX
Oct. 10 – New Orleans, LA
Oct. 11 - Austin, TX
Nov. 1 - Mexico City, MX
Nov. 8 - Pensacola, FL