Inside Tate McRae’s Electric Night at Rogers Arena

 

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On August 5/6th, 2025…

Tate McRae, brought her Miss Possessive Tour to Rogers Arena.

All images by Beth Saravo

Tate McRae’s two-night run at Rogers Arena was more than just a homecoming; it was a full-circle moment. The 23-year-old, born in Calgary, has come a long way since playing the intimate Vogue Theatre back in 2018. Watching her command a sold-out arena stage in 2025, it’s clear she’s stepped confidently into her role as one of pop’s biggest rising stars.

The night kicked off with a powerful opening set from Swedish popstar Zara Larsson, who’s riding a wave of renewed buzz thanks to the viral resurgence of her 2018 track “Symphony.” With a mix of infectious energy and stunning vocals, she sang hits such as “Ruin My Life,” “Ain’t My Fault,” “Lush Life,” and the crowd-favorite “Never Forget You.” Between her choreography and effortless stage presence, Larsson set the tone perfectly for the night; polished, high-energy, and unapologetically pop.

McRae took things to the next level. The Miss Possessive Tour is built for arenas — pyrotechnics lit up the stage, dancers moved with machine-like precision, and the entire production felt sharp, artistic, and skillfully crafted. But even with all the spectacle, McRae never lost the emotional thread. She moved between dance-heavy bangers and vulnerable songs with ease, never missing a beat vocally.

Before the main show, VIP fans were treated to an intimate soundcheck, where McRae performed a stripped-down cover of Justin Bieber’s “Yukon” — a moment made even sweeter by the fact that she once sang backup for Bieber when she was only 12 years old. It was a quiet reminder of just how long she’s been putting in the work.

Across both nights, she pulled out surprises for longtime fans. On night one, she performed “Rubberband,” a rarely played gem from her 2018 TOO YOUNG TO BE SAD EP. Then, on night two, she sat alone at the piano and played “One Day,” her debut song that went viral on YouTube when she was just 15. “This is the first song I ever posted on YouTube,” she said to the crowd. “Sing along if you know it.” Afterward, she smiled wide: “Wow, you guys are OGs.”

From her earliest YouTube uploads to commanding back-to-back nights at Rogers Arena, Tate McRae has been building to this moment — and she’s never sounded, danced, or looked more ready.

 

What Was Played?

  1. Miss possessive

  2. No I'm not in love

  3. 2 hands

  4. guilty conscience

  5. Purple lace bra

  6. Like I do

  7. uh oh

  8. Dear god

  9. Siren sounds

  10. Greenlight

  11. Nostalgia

  12. that way / rubberband / One Day / feel like shit

  13. you broke me first

  14. run for the hills

  15. exes

  16. bloodonmyhands

  17. she's all i wanna be

  18. Revolving door

  19. It's ok I'm ok

  20. Just Keep Watching (Shortened)

  21. Sports car

  22. greedy

  23. I know love

Soundcheck

  • (Night 1) Yukon - Justin Bieber

  • (Night 2) Walking Away - Justin Bieber

Vancouver Vibes Scorecard

    • No wrong seats at this venue!

    • Plenty of paid parking available around the venue

    • Public transport available across the venue, though can get quite crowded after the show ends.

    • Tate paired with the dancers made an explosive performance.

    • Lots of sports jerseys, “T8”, oversized shirt with short skirt, black knee-high boots, racing jacket from the crowd.

    • The performance put on by McRae is definately worth the photo!

    • Tate has some styllish fans!

⭐️ Overall Vibe: 10/10

Gallery

Next Stops:

August 7 – Edmonton, AB at Rogers Place

August 9 – Winnipeg, MB at Canada Life Centre

August 13 – Saint Paul, MN at Xcel Energy Center

August 15 – Chicago, IL at United Center

August 16 – Detroit, MI at Little Caesars Arena

August 19 – Toronto, ON at Scotiabank Arena

August 20 – Toronto, ON at Scotiabank Arena

August 22 – Ottawa, ON at Canadian Tire Centre

August 24 – Montreal, QC at Bell Centre

August 26 – Boston, MA at TD Garden

August 27 – Boston, MA at TD Garden

August 29 – Cleveland, OH at Rocket Arena

August 31 – Baltimore, MD at CFG Bank Arena

September 3 – New York, NY at Madison Square Garden

September 4 – New York, NY at Madison Square Garden

September 6 – Philadelphia, PA at Wells Fargo Center

September 9 – Atlanta, GA at State Farm Arena

September 11 – Nashville, TN at Bridgestone Arena

September 13 – Orlando, FL at Kia Center

September 14 – Orlando, FL at Kia Center

September 16 – Austin, TX at Moody Center

September 18 – Dallas, TX at American Airlines Center

September 19 – Las Vegas, NV at T-Mobile Arena

September 20 – Denver, CO at Ball Arena

September 24 – San Francisco, CA at Chase Center

September 26 – Inglewood, CA at Kia Forum

September 27 – Inglewood, CA at Kia Forum

October 2 – Seattle, WA at Climate Pledge Arena

October 3 – Seattle, WA at Climate Pledge Arena

October 5 – Sacramento, CA at Golden 1 Center

October 7 – Salt Lake City, UT at Delta Center

October 9 – Omaha, NE at CHI Health Center Omaha

October 11 – St. Louis, MO at Enterprise Center

October 13 – Detroit, MI at Little Caesars Arena

October 15 – Pittsburgh, PA at PPG Paints Arena

October 17 – Boston, MA at TD Garden

October 18 – New York, NY at Madison Square Garden

October 21 – Chicago, IL at United Center

October 22 – Grand Rapids, MI at Van Andel Arena

October 24 – Charlotte, NC at Spectrum Center

October 25 – Raleigh, NC at Lenovo Center

October 28 – Kansas City, MO at T-Mobile Center

October 29 – Tulsa, OK at BOK Center

October 31 – Austin, TX at Moody Center

November 1 – Houston, TX at Toyota Center

November 4 – Phoenix, AZ at PHX Arena

November 5 – Phoenix, AZ at PHX Arena

November 7 – Palm Desert, CA at Acrisure Arena

November 8 – Inglewood, CA at Kia Forum

Olivia Yu

Olivia is a photographer, videographer and graphic designer based in Vancouver, BC.

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