Arena News

Updates about the latest announcements and events happening at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre.


Charlie Puth | Know Before You Go

DOUG MITCHELL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE, Vancouver, BC

Date: Tuesday, May 5 2026
Time: Doors – 6:00 PM; Event – 7:30PM


Know Before the Show

 TICKET INFORMATION

Floor & Sections 101 – 107
  • Enter through the West Entrance by the Robert F. Osborne Centre.
  • Look for red flags to guide you to the correct entrance.
  • Have your mobile tickets open and ready to scan to expedite entry.

Sections 108 – 118
  • Enter through the East Entrance off Wesbrook Mall.
  • Look for blue flags to guide you to the correct entrance.
  • Have your mobile tickets open and ready to scan to expedite entry.

There are no in/out privileges for all ticket holders.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited from the venue:

  • Large umbrellas
  • Outside food/beverage
  • Vapes, E-cigarettes and similar items
  • Any glass items and tin cans
  • Selfie sticks, GoPro cameras, iPads, tablets
  • Weapons of any sort
  • Fireworks
  • Banners with poles and/or political banners
  • Professional cameras (with large telephoto or detachable lenses)
  • Video and audio recording equipment
  • Personal water bottles (metal or hard plastic)


All prohibited items must be appropriately disposed of prior to entry to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre being granted. All patrons and personal belongings may be subject to search. Please be advised that additional items may be prohibited by security.

Merchandise

On the event day merchandise will be available to purchase at stands inside the venue.


Hatsune Miku | Know Before You Go

DOUG MITCHELL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE, Vancouver, BC

Date: Saturday, April 18 2026
Time: Doors – 7:00 PM; Event – 8:00PM


Know Before the Show

 TICKET INFORMATION

Floor & Sections 102 – 107
  • Enter through the West Entrance by the Robert F. Osborne Centre.
  • Look for red flags to guide you to the correct entrance.
  • Have your mobile tickets open and ready to scan to expedite entry.

Sections 108 – 117
  • Enter through the East Entrance off Wesbrook Mall.
  • Look for blue flags to guide you to the correct entrance.
  • Have your mobile tickets open and ready to scan to expedite entry.

There are no in/out privileges for all ticket holders.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited from the venue:

  • Large umbrellas
  • Outside food/beverage
  • Vapes, E-cigarettes and similar items
  • Any glass items and tin cans
  • Selfie sticks, GoPro cameras, iPads, tablets
  • Weapons of any sort
  • Fireworks
  • Banners with poles and/or political banners
  • Professional cameras (with large telephoto or detachable lenses)
  • Video and audio recording equipment
  • Personal water bottles (metal or hard plastic)


All prohibited items must be appropriately disposed of prior to entry to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre being granted. All patrons and personal belongings may be subject to search. Please be advised that additional items may be prohibited by security.

Merchandise

On the event day merchandise will be available to purchase at stands inside the venue.


PROF X YELAWOLF X THAT MEXICAN OT | Know Before You Go

DOUG MITCHELL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE, Vancouver, BC

Date: Thursday, April 9 2026
Time: Doors – 6:00 PM; Event – 7:00PM


Know Before the Show

 TICKET INFORMATION

GA Ticket Holders
  • All General Admission (GA) ticket holders will enter through the East Entrance off Wesbrook Mall. See map for entrance details.
  • Look out for red flags to guide you to the GA entrance.
Assigned Seating
  • All assigned seats will enter through the East Entrance off Wesbrook Mall. See map for entrance details.
  • Look for blue flags to guide you to the correct entrance.

Please have your mobile tickets open and ready to scan to expedite entry. There are no in/out privileges for all ticket holders.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited from the venue:

  • Large umbrellas
  • Outside food/beverage
  • Vapes, E-cigarettes and similar items
  • Any glass items and tin cans
  • Selfie sticks, GoPro cameras, iPads, tablets
  • Weapons of any sort
  • Fireworks
  • Banners with poles and/or political banners
  • Professional cameras (with large telephoto or detachable lenses)
  • Video and audio recording equipment
  • Personal water bottles (metal or hard plastic)


All prohibited items must be appropriately disposed of prior to entry to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre being granted. All patrons and personal belongings may be subject to search. Please be advised that additional items may be prohibited by security.

Merchandise

On the event day merchandise will be available to purchase at stands inside the venue.


Jackson Wang: Magicman II | Know Before You Go

DOUG MITCHELL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE, Vancouver, BC

Date: Sunday, April 5 2026
Time: Doors – 7:00 PM; Event – 8:00PM


Know Before the Show

 TICKET INFORMATION

Floor & Sections 102 – 107
  • Enter through the West Entrance by the Robert F. Osborne Centre.
  • Look for red flags to guide you to the correct entrance.
  • Have your mobile tickets open and ready to scan to expedite entry.
Sections 108 – 117
  • Enter through the East Entrance off Wesbrook Mall.
  • Look for blue flags to guide you to the correct entrance.
  • Have your mobile tickets open and ready to scan to expedite entry.

There are no in/out privileges for all ticket holders.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Prohibited Items

Additionally, the following items are prohibited from the venue:

  • Light sticks and light up fan boards
  • Large umbrellas
  • Outside food/beverage
  • Vapes, e-cigarettes and similar items
  • Any glass items and tin cans
  • Selfie sticks, GoPro cameras, iPads, tablets
  • Weapons of any sort
  • Fireworks
  • Banners with poles and/or political banners
  • Professional cameras (with large telephoto or detachable lenses)
  • Video and audio recording equipment
  • Personal water bottles (metal or hard plastic)

All prohibited items must be appropriately disposed of prior to entry to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre being granted. All patrons and personal belongings may be subject to search. Please be advised that additional items may be prohibited by security.

Merchandise

On the event day merchandise will be available to purchase at stands inside the venue.


FKA Twigs: Body High Tour | Know Before You Go

DOUG MITCHELL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE, Vancouver, BC

Date: Friday, April 3 2026
Time: Doors – 7:00 PM; Event – 8:00PM


Know Before the Show

 TICKET INFORMATION

GA Ticket Holders
  • All General Admission (GA) ticket holders will enter through the East Entrance off Wesbrook Mall. See map for entrance details.
  • Look out for red flags to guide you to the GA entrance.
Assigned Seating
  • All assigned seats will enter through the East Entrance off Wesbrook Mall. See map for entrance details.
  • Look for blue flags to guide you to the correct entrance.

Please have your mobile tickets open and ready to scan to expedite entry. There are no in/out privileges for all ticket holders.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited from the venue:

  • Large umbrellas
  • Outside food/beverage
  • Vapes, E-cigarettes and similar items
  • Any glass items and tin cans
  • Selfie sticks, GoPro cameras, iPads, tablets
  • Weapons of any sort
  • Fireworks
  • Banners with poles and/or political banners
  • Professional cameras (with large telephoto or detachable lenses)
  • Video and audio recording equipment
  • Personal water bottles (metal or hard plastic)


All prohibited items must be appropriately disposed of prior to entry to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre being granted. All patrons and personal belongings may be subject to search. Please be advised that additional items may be prohibited by security.

Merchandise

On the event day merchandise will be available to purchase at stands inside the venue.


RAYE: This Tour May Contain New Music | Know Before You Go

DOUG MITCHELL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE, Vancouver, BC

Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time: Doors – 6:00 PM; Event – 7:00PM


Know Before the Show

 TICKET INFORMATION

GA Ticket Holders

  • General Admission (GA) ticket holders may only line up on the day of the show (April 2). Overnight camping outside the arena will NOT be permitted.
  • All General Admission (GA) ticket holders will enter through the East Entrance off Wesbrook Mall. See map for entrance details.
  • Please look out for red flags to guide you to the GA entrance.
  • Have your mobile tickets open and ready to scan to expedite entry.
  • Please note there is no coat check.

Seated Floor & Sections 102 – 107

  • All assigned seats will enter through the West Entrance by the Robert F. Osborne Centre. See map for entrance details.
  • Please look out for blue flags to guide you to the Assigned Seating entrance.
    Have your mobile tickets open and ready to scan to expedite entry.

Sections 108 – 117

  • All assigned seats will enter through the East Entrance off Wesbrook Mall. See map for entrance details.
  • Please look out for white flags to guide you to the Assigned Seating entrance.
    Have your mobile tickets open and ready to scan to expedite entry.
  • There are no in/out privileges for all ticket holders.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited from the venue:

  • Large umbrellas
  • Outside food/beverage
  • Vapes, E-cigarettes and similar items
  • Any glass items and tin cans
  • Selfie sticks, GoPro cameras, iPads, tablets
  • Weapons of any sort
  • Fireworks
  • Banners with poles and/or political banners
  • Professional cameras (with large telephoto or detachable lenses)
  • Video and audio recording equipment
  • Personal water bottles (metal or hard plastic)
  • All prohibited items must be appropriately disposed of prior to entry to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre being granted. All patrons and personal belongings may be subject to search. Please be advised that additional items may be prohibited by security.
Merchandise

On the event day merchandise will be available to purchase:

  • Inside the venue, at Sections 110 & 118

Dave: The Boy Who Played the Harp | Know Before You Go

DOUG MITCHELL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE, Vancouver, BC

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: Doors – 7:00 PM; Event – 8:00PM


Know Before the Show

 TICKET INFORMATION

GA Ticket Holders
  • General Admission (GA) ticket holders may only line up on the day of the show (March 28). Overnight camping outside the arena will NOT be permitted.
  • All General Admission (GA) ticket holders enter through the West Entrance by the Robert F. Osborne Centre. See map for entrance details.
  • Please look out for red flags to guide you to the GA entrance.
  • Have your mobile tickets open and ready to scan to expedite entry.
Assigned Seating
  • Enter through the East Entrance off Wesbrook Mall.
  • Please look out for blue flags to guide you to the assigned seating entrance.
  • Look for directional signs to guide you to the correct entrance.
  • Have your mobile tickets open and ready to scan to expedite entry.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Prohibited Items

Travel light! Mid/large size bags (larger than 12″ x 12″) are not permitted. No backpacks.

The following items are prohibited from the venue:

  • Large umbrellas
  • Outside food/beverage
  • Vapes, E-cigarettes and similar items
  • Any glass items and tin cans
  • Selfie sticks, GoPro cameras, iPads, tablets
  • Weapons of any sort
  • Fireworks
  • Banners with poles and/or political banners
  • Professional cameras (with large telephoto or detachable lenses)
  • Video and audio recording equipment
  • Personal water bottles (metal or hard plastic)
  • All prohibited items must be appropriately disposed of prior to entry to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre being granted. All patrons and personal belongings may be subject to search. Please be advised that additional items may be prohibited by security.
Merchandise

On the event day merchandise will be available to purchase:

  • Inside the venue, at Sections 110 & 118

Miguel: CAOS Tour | Know Before You Go

 TICKET INFORMATION

GA Ticket Holders
  • All General Admission (GA) ticket holders will enter through the East Entrance off Wesbrook Mall. See map for entrance details.
  • Look out for red flags to guide you to the GA entrance.
Assigned Seating
  • All assigned seats will enter through the East Entrance off Wesbrook Mall. See map for entrance details.
  • Look for blue flags to guide you to the correct entrance.

Please have your mobile tickets open and ready to scan to expedite entry.

There are no in/out privileges for all ticket holders.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Prohibited Items

Travel light! Mid/large size bags (larger than 12″ x 12″) are not permitted. No backpacks.

The following items are prohibited from the venue:

  • Large umbrellas
  • Outside food/beverage
  • Vapes, E-cigarettes and similar items
  • Any glass items and tin cans
  • Selfie sticks, GoPro cameras, iPads, tablets
  • Weapons of any sort
  • Fireworks
  • Banners with poles and/or political banners
  • Professional cameras (with large telephoto or detachable lenses)
  • Video and audio recording equipment
  • Personal water bottles (metal or hard plastic)
  • All prohibited items must be appropriately disposed of prior to entry to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre being granted. All patrons and personal belongings may be subject to search. Please be advised that additional items may be prohibited by security.
Merchandise

Merchandise will be available to purchase at stands inside the venue.


Davis Cup | Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

Here are the matchups for what promises to be an exciting two days of world-class tennis at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre.

DAY 1
Friday, February 6, 2026

  • Matches start at 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET)
    • Match #1 – Liam Draxl vs. Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva
    • Match #2 – Gabriel Diallo vs Gustavo Heide
  • Gates open at 3 p.m. PT (6 p.m. ET)

DAY 2
Saturday, February 7, 2026

  • Matches start at 1 p.m. PT (4 p.m. ET)
    • Match #1 – Liam Draxl and Cleeve Harper vs. Orlando Luz and Rafael Matos
    • Match #2 – Gabriel Diallo vs Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva
    • Match #3 – Liam Draxl vs Gustavo Heide*
      • *If necessary 
  • Gates open at 12 p.m. PT (3 p.m. ET)

Helpful tips

Ticket on Your Phone

All tickets will be scanned electronically on your cell phone as you enter the site.

Transportation & Parking

Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre is nestled between two major roads coming onto campus (University Boulevard and 16th Ave) making it easily accessible from anywhere. The arena is located on the corner of Thunderbird Boulevard and Wesbrook Mall inside the UBC campus.

*Please plan for additional travel time as increased traffic and congestion is expected due to other events in the area.*


Madison Beer Announces the locket tour

 

MADISON BEER ANNOUNCES

  ‘THE LOCKET TOUR’ ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, AND THE UNITED KINGDOM

 

INCLUDING FIRST HEADLINE SHOWS AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NYC, KIA FORUM IN LOS ANGELES, AND O2 ARENA IN LONDON

 

Highly Anticipated New Album

locket

To Be Released This Friday!

 

Madison Set to Debut Incredible New Song “bad enough” on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon This Evening

 

Madison Beer, credit: Morgan Maher 

carving her own lane in pop”

-PAPER

“both the album and the accessory it’s named after feel like a vessel for her memories. locket holds all the experiences she’s had that make the project what it is now.”

-Rolling Stone 

“Madison Beer’s upcoming album ‘locket’ finds joy in the contradictions”

-VOGUE 

Today, two-time GRAMMY-nominated and platinum-selling artist Madison Beer announces the locket tour. With stops throughout North America, Europe, and the UK, this tour marks the first time her forthcoming new album, locket, will be played live for the masses. locket releases this Friday, January 16 and is available for presave now HERE.  Madison’s locket tour will be promoted by Live Nation.

This spring and summer Madison visits major cities around the globe including Berlin, Paris, London, Los Angeles and New York with support from Isabel LaRosa on the Europe and UK shows, thủy on the North America leg, and  Lulu Simon on all dates. The run of shows come to a close on July 13 with a homecoming performance at the legendary Madison Square Garden. For a full run of dates and purchasing info, please read below.

Madison’s upcoming studio album, locket, is set for release on Epic Records this Friday, January 16, 2026.  Written and co-produced by Beer, the album is her most exciting, visceral collection of songs to date and firmly plants the flag as one of the marquee pop records to rule 2026.  Fans can presave locket HERE.

The album features her widely new singles “yes baby” and “bittersweet.” “yes baby,” soared to  #1 on Billboard’s Dance Airplay chart while “bittersweet” emerged as a breakout moment for Beer, becoming her fastest song to enter Top 40 radio and earning her career debut on Billboard’s Hot 100. The single became a defining live moment with performances at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show—where the YouTube livestream peaked at 2.5M viewers during her set—and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.

TICKETS – NORTH AMERICA: Fans can sign up now at madisonbeer.com/live to access the Seated registration presale beginning on Friday, January 16 at 10am local time. A Citi presale will also begin at 10am local time (details below). The general onsale will begin Wednesday, January 21 at 10am local time. at madisonbeer.com/live.

  • Citi is the official card of the locket tour in North America. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Friday, January 16 at 10am local time until Tuesday, January 20 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit citientertainment.com. 

TICKETS – EUROPE/UK: To participate in the Madison Beer Pre-order presale on Monday, January 19 at 10am local time, you can pre-order the album via her store HERE until Sunday, January 18 at 3pm GMT , codes will be distributed via email. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning Wednesday, January 21 at 10am local time at madisonbeer.com/live.

  • Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in the Netherlands, France and Belgium. Mastercard presale starts Monday, January 19 at 10am local and ends Wednesday, January 21 at 9am local. Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available in the UK and aforementioned countries from Wednesday, January 21 at 10am local. Check out com/music for details.

Madison Beer: the locket tour 2026 dates:

Mon May 11 – Kraków, PL – TAURON Arena Kraków+*

Wed May 13 – Vienna, AT – Marx Halle+*

Thu May 14 – Munich, DE – Zenith+*

Fri May 15 – Düsseldorf, DE – Mitsubishi Electric Halle+*

Sun May 17 – Hamburg, DE – Sporthalle Hamburg+*

Tue May 19 – Berlin, DE – Max-Schmeling-Halle+*

Thu May 21 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome+*

Fri May 22 – Paris, FR – Adidas Arena+*

Sun May 24 – Madrid, ES – Palacio Vistalegre+*

Tue May 26 – Barcelona, ES – Sant Jordi Club+*

Thu May 28 – Antwerp, BE – Lotto Arena+*

Sat May 30 – London, UK – The O2+*

Sun May 31 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live+*

Mon Jun 8 – Austin, TX – Moody Center^*

Tue Jun 9 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory^*

Sat Jun 13 – Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las Vegas^*

Mon Jun 15 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre^*

Tue Jun 16 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre^*

Sat Jun 20 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre^*

Sun Jun 21 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park^*

Tue Jun 23 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium^*

Wed Jun 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum^*

Mon Jun 29 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom^*

Wed Jul 01 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy^*

Thu Jul 02 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live^*

Sun Jul 05 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater^*

Mon Jul 06 – Washington, DC – The Anthem^*

Tue Jul 07 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia Presented by Highmark^*

Thu Jul 09 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre^*

Fri Jul 10 – Toronto, ON – Coca-Cola Coliseum^*

Sun Jul 12 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway^*

Mon Jul 13 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden^*

+With Isabel LaRosa
^With thủy
*With Lulu Simon

 

About Madison Beer:

Madison Beer is a platinum-selling, two-time GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and author. Since debuting at age 13, she has built an unparalleled resume. Her second studio album, Silence Between Songs, earned her first GRAMMY nomination and second consecutive spot on the Billboard 200, following Life Support. Her “Sweet Relief” music video quickly hit a million views, while “Spinnin” inspired her third headlining tour. ‘The Spinnin Tour’ spanned 60+ dates across the US, EU, UK and Australia, with sold out stops at iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall and the Greek Theater.  Madison earned her second GRAMMY nomination for “make you mine” in the Best Dance Pop Recording category. Since its release in 2024, the track reached #1 on Billboard’s Dance Airplay chart, marking her first solo chart-topper and cementing her as a mainstay at Dance Radio. “yes baby,” released last September, continued her run of success by also reaching the top of the chart.

“bittersweet” emerged as a breakout moment for Beer, becoming her fastest song to enter Top 40 radio and earning her career debut on Billboard’s Hot 100. The single became a defining live moment with performances at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show—where the YouTube livestream peaked at 2.5M viewers during her set—and Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve.

Next up, Madison shares her new album locket with the world on January 16 via Epic Records. A true creative force, Madison works with uncompromising authenticity. With an audience of over 75 million on social media, she is one of the most influential voices of her generation.

FOLLOW MADISON BEER HERE:

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