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Simon Emmett
Oasis
Concerts
Oasis Open North American Leg of Their Blockbuster Reunion Tour in Toronto: Canadian Concerts of the Week
Plus, Punjabi star Shubh hits Vancouver, and alt-metal band Deftones takes over Western Canada.
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One of music's most anticipated tours of the summer finally comes to North America this week, and it's starting in Toronto when Oasis plays two nights at the new Rogers Stadium.
Plus, ‘80s singer Cyndi Lauper and rising Punjabi sar Shubh boast shows in Vancouver, while American bands LCD Soundsystem and Nine Inch Nails rock on in Toronto.
Concert of the Week
Oasis, Rogers Stadium, Toronto — August 24-25
Canadian Oasis fans don’t need to look back in anger — the Gallagher brothers have seemingly made it to their two Toronto shows!
Performing at the newly minted Rogers Stadium, the Britpop brother duo are bringing their biggest hits, including “Wonderwall” and “Champagne Supernova,” to a lone Canadian stop on their Oasis Live ‘25 tour — these shows mark their first live performances since the band split in 2009.
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Nearly a year ago, Oasis were one of the first acts tapped to play the open-air venue. The group announced the reunion with ads that popped up in Toronto and other cities. “Be careful what you wish for,” the billboard read at Yonge-Dundas Square. Upon the confirmation, the brothers made a coy statement: “You have one last chance to prove that you loved us all along,” — and fans delivered.
Oasis initially announced a handful of U.K. dates, which sold out quickly and created a ticket frenzy that left many fans frustrated. Despite adding a second Toronto date, ticket buying mirrored a similar experience overseas. Now, the time has come for lucky ticket holders – just don't forget your bucket hats and windbreakers!
Tickets are available here.
More Canadian Concerts of the Week
Cyndi Lauper, Rogers Arena, Vancouver — August 21
The iconic '80s hitmaker is celebrating her decades-spanning career with a final Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell tour. Lauper may stop touring, but she isn’t leaving without a bang.
Tickets are available here.
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LCD Soundsystem, History, Toronto — August 22-24
Starting Friday, LCD Soundsystem is taking over History venue for three nights. Renowned for blending indie rock, electronic dance and punk influences, the James Murphy-led band's discography is as diverse as it is dance-worthy. The highly influential act (newer act The Dare often gets comparisons) bring their signature live energy that they’ve been cultivating for decades.
Tickets are available here.
Shubh, Rogers Arena, Vancouver — August 23
Punjabi artist Shubh has billions of streams and a bevy of chart breakthroughs, and now the Brampton-based singer is bringing his first North American arena tour to Vancouver. “I never expected this,” he told Billboard Canada in June. “But I’m very happy that we’re performing in arenas.”
Tickets are available here.
Deftones, Rogers Place, Edmonton — August 24; Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary — August 25; Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg — August 27
While the experimental metal group’s new album is called Private Music, their forthcoming extremely public arena shows — dominating Western Canada — say otherwise. Embarking on their first Canadian dates in three years, the band is leaning into an extended revival of interest across the country.
Tickets are available here.
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