Key Takeaways
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BC Place follows FIFA World Cup 2026 with a dense concert calendar, led by Bruno Mars’ five-night Romantic Tour run in October 2026.
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RAYE supports Bruno Mars on three of the five Vancouver dates, marking a major stadium step in her live career.
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The 2026–2027 schedule also features Metallica’s M72 World Tour North American opener in May 2027 and Luke Combs’ return in June 2027.
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Programming such as the Canada Super 60 cricket tournament with nightly performances combines sport and live music in a single experience.
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Readers can track future stadium-ready artists and tours through OnesToWatch Live coverage.
Quick Ticket Links: RAYE at BC Place
RAYE Supporting Bruno Mars — The Romantic Tour
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | BC Place, Vancouver, BC
RAYE Supporting Bruno Mars — The Romantic Tour
Friday, October 16, 2026 | BC Place, Vancouver, BC
RAYE Supporting Bruno Mars — The Romantic Tour
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | BC Place, Vancouver, BC
Upcoming BC Place Events: Fall 2026 Through Mid-2027
BC Place moves from hosting World Cup matches into a mixed calendar of major concerts, CFL and MLS fixtures, and large-scale events.
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Bruno Mars: The Romantic Tour — October 14, 16, 17, 20, and 21, 2026
7:00 PM each night | BC PlaceRAYE, who supports on three of the five nights, is shown here in performance:
Bruno Mars closes the North American leg of The Romantic Tour with a five-night run at BC Place on October 14, 16, 17, 20, and 21, 2026. This run is the final stadium stop before the tour continues through Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia in 2027. Live Nation’s event page lists all five Vancouver dates at 7:00 PM. Support acts shift by night. RAYE and DJ Pee.Wee (Anderson .Paak) appear on October 14, 16, and 17. On October 20, DJ Pee.Wee and Leon Thomas support. October 21 currently lists DJ Pee.Wee as the sole support act, with the possibility of additional guests in select markets. The Romantic Tour is Bruno Mars’ first full headlining stadium tour and his first full headline run in nearly a decade. It follows the 24K Magic World Tour that launched in 2017 and supports his fourth solo album, The Romantic, released via Atlantic Records in February 2026.
RAYE appears here as an artist OnesToWatch has covered from early releases through to international stages. Her role on three nights of a five-night stadium residency, at the close of one of Live Nation’s largest tours, marks a clear live-performance milestone. The Romantic Tour delivered the largest single-day ticket sales in Live Nation history across North America, Europe, and the U.K., with a Ticketmaster record of 2.1 million tickets sold in one day.
For the October 14, 16, and 17 dates with RAYE, use the ticket links in the Quick Ticket Links section above.
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BC Lions vs. Ottawa Redblacks (CFL) — October 9, 2026
7:00 PM | BC PlaceThe BC Lions host the Ottawa Redblacks in a Canadian Football League regular-season matchup at BC Place. TicketWallet lists tickets for the game starting at $11, with most listings offering between two and eight seats per row.
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BC Lions vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) — October 23, 2026
7:00 PM | BC PlaceThe Lions face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in another CFL home game. Tickets for the October 23 matchup start at $22.50 all-in.
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. San Diego FC (MLS) — October 28, 2026
7:30 PM | BC PlaceThe Whitecaps host San Diego FC in an MLS regular-season match. Tickets start from $16.
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC (MLS) — November 1, 2026
1:30 PM | BC PlaceThe Whitecaps close their home MLS schedule with a rivalry match against the Seattle Sounders. TickPick lists tickets for November 1 starting at $43.
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Foo Fighters: Take Cover Tour — September 20, 2026
5:30 PM PT | BC PlaceThe Foo Fighters bring their Take Cover Tour to BC Place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 5:30 PM PT. The 15-time Grammy winners are on their first North American stadium run in several years. Queens of the Stone Age serve as direct support on all Take Cover Tour dates except the September 12 Fargo show, with Gouge Away also listed on the Vancouver bill.
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BC Home and Garden Show — February 25–28, 2027
BC PlaceThe BC Home and Garden Show runs for four days at BC Place in late February 2027. Tickets start at $8 for a half-day ticket after 4 PM, with advance adult tickets at $14 online until March 11 and $16 at the door.
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HSBC SVNS: Vancouver — March 6–7, 2027
BC PlaceThe HSBC SVNS Vancouver rugby sevens event returns to BC Place for a two-day run. The next edition runs March 6–7, 2027, following the March 7–8, 2026 event. Tickets start from $129 plus fees for the Sevens Seat Saver option, with a limited number of upper reserved seats available.
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Metallica: M72 World Tour — May 8, 2027
6:00 PM | BC PlaceMetallica opens the North American leg of their M72 World Tour at BC Place on Saturday, May 8, 2027. This show is the band’s first Vancouver date since their August 14, 2017 appearance at BC Place Stadium. Limp Bizkit and Avatar are the opening acts. Metallica’s M72 World Tour is staged in the round, with a ring-shaped stage and the Snake Pit in its center. The tour has played 99 shows in 26 countries since April 2023, drawing nearly five million attendees according to Live Nation, while Wikipedia cites 5.32 million attendees from 86 reported shows. Fan club presales opened Monday, September 21 at 10 a.m. local time. General on-sale for the 2027 M72 dates, including Vancouver, began Friday, September 25 at 10 a.m. local time. Ticket pricing varies by section and availability.
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Luke Combs: My Kinda Saturday Night Tour 2027 — June 5, 2027
5:20 PM | BC PlaceLuke Combs brings his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour to BC Place on Saturday, June 5, 2027. Doors open at 5:20 PM. The show marks his return to BC Place after his May 27, 2023 performance. Vancouver is one of two Canadian stops on the 2027 extension of the tour, alongside Edmonton. The 2026 leg also included Montreal and Toronto. Special guests include Treaty Oak Revival, Avery Anna, Shenandoah, and Wyatt McCubbin. Tickets start from $50, with VIP packages available. General on-sale for the BC Place date began Friday, August 21, 2026 at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.
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Practical Guidance for Attending BC Place Events
BC Place is located at 777 Pacific Boulevard in Vancouver, on the north side of False Creek. The primary transit option is the SkyTrain Expo Line, with Stadium–Chinatown Station usually the closest stop. On FIFA World Cup 2026 local match days, TransLink recommends Main Street–Science World Station, as Stadium–Chinatown and Yaletown–Roundhouse stations do not provide pedestrian access to the stadium during secure-perimeter operations. Those stations remain open but route passengers away from BC Place on match days. Arriving well before showtime is advisable for high-demand events.
BC Place features the world’s largest cable-supported retractable roof of its kind. It was completed in 2011 as part of a major revitalization. The project had a final approved budget of $563 million and a final cost of $514 million. The roof’s open or closed status for concerts is usually decided on event day in consultation with event producers or home teams. A closed roof creates a more controlled acoustic environment, with consistent sound mixes and some echo in upper tiers. Production elements such as pyro, confetti, and lighting rigs often feel more intense under a closed roof.
BC Place and Rogers Arena operate as separate venues in the same district. Rogers Arena sits at 800 Griffiths Way, just east of BC Place, and hosts its own concert and sports schedule. Fans should confirm the venue on each ticket listing, since both buildings host major events on overlapping dates, including September 20, 2026, when Foo Fighters play BC Place and RUSH: Fifty Something plays Rogers Arena.
For Metallica on May 8, 2027, fan club presales opened September 21 and general on-sale began September 25 via Ticketmaster. For Luke Combs on June 5, 2027, general on-sale began August 21 via Ticketmaster, with The Bootleggers fan club receiving earlier presale access.
FAQ
Which Nights Does RAYE Perform at BC Place with Bruno Mars?
RAYE appears as a support act on three of the five Bruno Mars Romantic Tour nights at BC Place: Wednesday, October 14; Friday, October 16; and Saturday, October 17, 2026. DJ Pee.Wee (Anderson .Paak) also appears on those three nights. The October 20 show features Leon Thomas and DJ Pee.Wee, while October 21 currently lists DJ Pee.Wee.
How Many Nights Is Bruno Mars Playing at BC Place in Vancouver?
Bruno Mars performs five nights at BC Place as part of The Romantic Tour: October 14, 16, 17, 20, and 21, 2026, all at 7:00 PM. This run closes the North American leg before the tour extends internationally in 2027.
When Is Metallica Playing at BC Place, and Who Are the Opening Acts?
Metallica performs at BC Place on Saturday, May 8, 2027, at 6:00 PM, opening the North American leg of their M72 World Tour. Limp Bizkit and Avatar are the opening acts. This show is Metallica’s first Vancouver appearance since August 14, 2017 at BC Place Stadium.
What Is the Canada Super 60, and Which Concerts Are Included?
Canada Super 60 is a professional T10 cricket league where each innings covers 10 overs, or 60 balls, and matches last about 90 minutes. Season 2 ran from September 29 to October 4, 2026 at BC Place, with 24 matches across six men’s franchise teams and a women’s series. Each evening featured a live performance: Josh Brar (September 29), Crash Adams (September 30), Anmol Magic (October 1), Tegi Pannu (October 2), Armaan and Arnaaz Gill (October 3), and The PropheC (October 4). All matches streamed on CBC Gem.
How Do I Get to BC Place by Public Transit?
BC Place is accessible via the SkyTrain Expo Line. On FIFA World Cup 2026 local match days, TransLink recommends Main Street–Science World Station, since Stadium–Chinatown and Yaletown–Roundhouse stations do not provide pedestrian access to the stadium during secure-perimeter operations. On ordinary event days, Stadium–Chinatown Station is usually the closest SkyTrain stop for BC Place. Bus routes 17 and 19, along with night bus N8, serve stops within a five-minute walk of BC Place. Arriving well before the event start time is recommended for high-demand shows.