May is shaping up to be an exciting month for live music in Vancouver. From local Punjabi pop stars to tributes to jazz legends and Scottish A-listers, the city's concert scene is buzzing with energy. Here are 10 gigs you won't want to miss.
Tyler Shaw: The Run To You Tour
When: May 1, 8 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Theatre, 3123 W. Broadway
Tickets/info: Ticketweb.ca
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of his gold-certified debut album Yesterday, local singer-actor Tyler Shaw brings fan favorites like House of Cards, Kiss Goodnight, and Wicked to the stage. This dynamic multi-talented artist has been cranking out hits ever since.
Karan Aujla: 2026 P-Pop Culture Tour
When: May 2 and 3, 8 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena
Tickets/info: Ticketmaster.ca
Rising Punjabi pop star Karan Aujla kicks off his cross-Canada tour in Vancouver. His latest album, P-Pop Culture, became the highest-charting debut for a Punjabi language album in Canadian history, racking up 12.4 million streams.
Infidels Jazz Presents Miles Davis 100th Birthday Celebrations
When: Various dates and times, beginning May 3
Where: Various venues in Vancouver
Tickets/info: theinfidelsjazz.ca
Four special concerts celebrate the legendary trumpeter Miles Davis, one of the most important jazz musicians of all time. The series kicks off May 3 at the Hollywood Theatre with a tribute to the music of Miles Davis and Gil Evans, featuring the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra with special guest Chris Davis.
Lewis Capaldi
When: May 6, 8 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena
Tickets/info: livenation.ca
Multi-platinum-selling Scottish balladeer Lewis Capaldi brings his deeply personal pop music to Vancouver. Expect emotional anthems like Almost and The Day That I Die in what promises to be a tear-jerking performance.
