{"id":2641,"date":"2023-08-01T00:00:39","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T00:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?p=2641"},"modified":"2023-07-26T21:48:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T21:48:00","slug":"venues-in-vancouver-for-live-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/venues-in-vancouver-for-live-music","title":{"rendered":"Our Favorite Venues in Vancouver for Live Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s really nothing like summer in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/cities\/vancouver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vancouver<\/a>, B.C., full of long sunny days with a kind of serene feel. It\u2019s the place to be, with plenty to do, including loads of good venues in Vancouver for live music. Where should you go to catch some of these wonderful performances, you might be asking? Well, we\u2019ve got some thoughts on a few secret spots you can find surprise shows through Sofar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are five of our favorite unexpected venues in Vancouver for live music.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Harbour Podcast Studios<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you catch a show at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harbourpod.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harbour Podcast Studios<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you know you\u2019re in for a sonic treat. The private recording studio specializes in all kinds of audio endeavors\u2014podcasts, voiceovers, and musical recordings, which means solid sound equipment for a pristine sounding show.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2642\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2642\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=2642\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2642\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2642\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Harbour-Podcast-Studios-photo-by-Jordan-Flanagan.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=375&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Venues in Vancouver for live music\" width=\"1024\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Harbour-Podcast-Studios-photo-by-Jordan-Flanagan.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=110&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Harbour-Podcast-Studios-photo-by-Jordan-Flanagan.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=375&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Harbour-Podcast-Studios-photo-by-Jordan-Flanagan.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=281&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Harbour-Podcast-Studios-photo-by-Jordan-Flanagan.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=562&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Harbour-Podcast-Studios-photo-by-Jordan-Flanagan.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=749&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Harbour-Podcast-Studios-photo-by-Jordan-Flanagan.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 10352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2642\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Harbour Podcast Studios, photo by Jordan Flanagan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong>2. La Fabrique<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know what pairs nicely with intimate live music? A nice glass of wine. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fabriquestgeorge.com\/lounge-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Fabrique St. George Winery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be found in the heart of Mount Pleasant, and specializes in making their wines in the ancient style of qvevri, fermenting in the ground with naturally occurring yeasts. You\u2019ve gotta try this lovely beverage, and catch some live music while you do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2643\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2643\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=2643\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2643\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2643\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/La-Fabrique-photo-by-Stephne-Wood.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Venues in Vancouver for live music\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/La-Fabrique-photo-by-Stephne-Wood.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/La-Fabrique-photo-by-Stephne-Wood.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/La-Fabrique-photo-by-Stephne-Wood.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=432&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/La-Fabrique-photo-by-Stephne-Wood.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=864&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/La-Fabrique-photo-by-Stephne-Wood.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/La-Fabrique-photo-by-Stephne-Wood.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2643\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Fabrique, photo by Stephne Wood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong>3. Pavilion Cowork<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you\u2019re in Mount Pleasant, be sure to check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pavilioncowork.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pavilion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a premiere coworking space nestled against the waterfront and overlooking the city skyline. Maybe you might find yourself dreaming up your next big career venture while you\u2019re there, or just slowing down and enjoying the view\u2014and a little live music on special nights.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2644\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2644\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=2644\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2644\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2644\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pavilion-Cowork-photo-courtesy-of-Pavilion-Cowork-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Venues in Vancouver for live music\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pavilion-Cowork-photo-courtesy-of-Pavilion-Cowork-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pavilion-Cowork-photo-courtesy-of-Pavilion-Cowork-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pavilion-Cowork-photo-courtesy-of-Pavilion-Cowork-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pavilion-Cowork-photo-courtesy-of-Pavilion-Cowork-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pavilion-Cowork-photo-courtesy-of-Pavilion-Cowork-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1366&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pavilion-Cowork-photo-courtesy-of-Pavilion-Cowork-scaled.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2644\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pavilion Cowork, photo courtesy of Pavilion Cowork<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong>4. Conscious Lab<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/consciouslab.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conscious Lab<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is where expansive events and community collide for fun-filled, big nights. Located in downtown, this gorgeous, brick-walled space is always buzzing with energy of events past and present, filled with a kind of magic that makes those nights of live music extra special.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2645\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2645\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=2645\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2645\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2645\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Conscious-Lab-photo-by-Yasmin-Hannah.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Venues in Vancouver for live music\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Conscious-Lab-photo-by-Yasmin-Hannah.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Conscious-Lab-photo-by-Yasmin-Hannah.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Conscious-Lab-photo-by-Yasmin-Hannah.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=432&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Conscious-Lab-photo-by-Yasmin-Hannah.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=864&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Conscious-Lab-photo-by-Yasmin-Hannah.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Conscious-Lab-photo-by-Yasmin-Hannah.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Conscious Lab, photo by Yasmin Hannah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong>5. ANOMALY<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last up on our list of non-traditional venues in Vancouver for live music is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/anomalycollection.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ANOMALY<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a creative studio dedicated to making safe space for artists to create. Sometimes it\u2019s pop-up intimate events, or collaborative work sessions, or live music\u2014you never know what you might find at ANOMALY (bonus, they even have their own handmade clothing line from secondhand and deadstock materials). Definitely a place to keep on your list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2646\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2646\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=2646\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2646\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2646\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Anomaly-photo-by-Andrea-Saunier.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Venues in Vancouver for live music\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Anomaly-photo-by-Andrea-Saunier.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Anomaly-photo-by-Andrea-Saunier.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Anomaly-photo-by-Andrea-Saunier.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=432&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Anomaly-photo-by-Andrea-Saunier.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=864&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Anomaly-photo-by-Andrea-Saunier.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=png&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Anomaly-photo-by-Andrea-Saunier.png?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=png&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2646\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anomaly, photo by Andre\u0301a Saunier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to explore venues in Vancouver for live music and beyond? <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See shows near you<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Words by Sofar Editorial Team<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s really nothing like summer in Vancouver, B.C., full of long sunny days with a kind of serene feel. It\u2019s the place to be, with plenty to do, including loads of good venues in Vancouver for live music. Where should you go to catch some of these wonderful performances, you might be asking? 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