Vancouver's FIFA World Cup Fan Fest reveals huge summer concert lineup
“With multiple performances scheduled on each of the 28 days of festival operations, the amphitheatre concert series will be one of the largest live music programs staged in Vancouver in years,” said organizers in a release.
“The lineup spans rock, pop, hip-hop, indie, electronic, roots and global sounds, reflecting the diversity of artists performing across the festival grounds.”
FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver also added that while the concert series will feature ticketed performances, a portion of the amphitheatre will be free and open to all fans.
“The general admission floor, with an estimated capacity of 2,600, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on all match days,” said organizers.
“Please note that capacity is limited. Re-entry to the general admission floor section of the amphitheatre will require lining up again.
The signature concert experiences on Sunday, July 12 (Mötley Crüe and guests Finger Eleven and Toque) and Friday, July 17 (Kx5 (Kaskade and Deadmau5) will require a paid ticket.
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Other headliners for the amphitheatre concert series include Simple Plan, Flo Rida, Shawn Desman, The Dead South, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, and Metric.
Supporting acts that fans can see at the weeks-long festival range from Bedouin Soundclash, Crystal Shawanda, Five Alarm Funk, The Sadies, and Shawn Hook.
The full lineup and ticket information for all shows can be found online.
“We’ve curated a 28-day program that ensures every fan, whether they are here for the matches or the music, finds something to love,” said Jessie Adcock, Vancouver Host Committee Lead, in a statement.
“From the brand-new amphitheatre to the park stage to our immersive cultural programming, the scale of this festival is significant for Vancouver. We’re thrilled to provide a free, accessible space where the world can experience our city’s hospitality and creative spirit.”
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While tickets to World Cup matches are extraordinarily expensive and hard to get, the Fan Festival is a free event.
The FIFA Fan Festival will be open for a majority of days during the FIFA World Cup, with capacity for up to 25,000 fans. General admission access to live match screenings at the fairgrounds’ new PNE amphitheatre will also be free.
Live music and entertainment will be included in the festival, as well as food and beverage stations, and interactive games and activations. An official FIFA store will also be set up at the venue.
With files from Daily Hive staff