The B-52s & Devo Bring the Cosmic De-Evolution Tour to Rogers Arena in Vancouver This September
New Wave icons The B-52s and Devo co-headline the Cosmic De-Evolution Tour at Vancouver's Rogers Arena on Sunday, September 27, 2026 - a single arena night that packs two of the era's most beloved catalogues, from "Love Shack" and "Rock Lobster" to "Whip It" and "Girl U Want," into one bill. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
Key details
- Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Artists: The B-52s and Devo (co-headline)
- Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver
- Tour: The Cosmic De-Evolution Tour
- Tickets: On sale now via Ticketmaster
Two New Wave institutions, one arena bill
The Cosmic De-Evolution Tour reunites two bands that helped define the sound and the look of late-'70s and early-'80s New Wave. First staged in 2025, the co-headlining run returns for a fall 2026 outing that opens September 17 in the Chicago area and threads through amphitheatres and arenas across North America before wrapping October 31 in Palm Desert, California. The September 27 date at Rogers Arena is the tour's lone Canadian stop - the nearest neighbouring show is Seattle on September 25 - which makes it a genuine destination gig for B.C. fans of the genre.
The B-52s: the world's greatest party band
Formed in Athens, Georgia in 1976, The B-52s turned thrift-store glamour, beehive hairdos and sci-fi kitsch into one of pop's most joyful live acts. The interplay between Fred Schneider's deadpan delivery and the soaring harmonies of Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson powered a run that began with 1979's "Rock Lobster" and "Planet Claire" and peaked commercially with 1989's Cosmic Thing, home to the crossover smashes "Love Shack" and "Roam." The band announced a farewell tour in 2022 but has kept playing select runs and a Las Vegas residency since, and a Vancouver set can be counted on for the party staples alongside deeper cuts like "Private Idaho" and "Deadbeat Club."
Devo: de-evolution in energy domes
Devo emerged from Akron, Ohio in the early 1970s, built around a provocative concept - "de-evolution," the notion that humankind was regressing - and a rigorously art-damaged take on pop. Founders Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale wrapped jerky, synth-driven anthems in yellow industrial suits and the red terraced "energy dome" hats that remain one of rock's most recognizable images. "Whip It" is still their signature Top 40 hit, but the live show draws on a deep catalogue that includes "Girl U Want," "Uncontrollable Urge," "Freedom of Choice" and their spiky reinvention of the Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." A recent, acclaimed Netflix documentary and a 2025 appearance on Saturday Night Live's 50th-anniversary special have pushed the band's confrontational art-punk in front of a new generation.
Why this Vancouver date matters
The double bill lands at Rogers Arena, the downtown home of the Canucks and the city's go-to room for arena-scale touring. Both acts have long histories with Vancouver crowds, and both have flirted with retirement in recent years without fully stepping away - so there is no guarantee how many more arena-sized runs either has left. That uncertainty, plus the novelty of hearing two headliners' worth of hits in a single night, makes September 27 one of the fall's easier calls for anyone with a soft spot for New Wave. You can line it up against the rest of the season on our Vancouver concert calendar.
Frequently asked questions
When are The B-52s and Devo playing in Vancouver?
The B-52s and Devo co-headline Rogers Arena on Sunday, September 27, 2026, as part of the Cosmic De-Evolution Tour.
How do I get tickets to the Cosmic De-Evolution Tour in Vancouver?
Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster. Check current availability on the official Ticketmaster listing.
Is Vancouver the only Canadian stop on the tour?
Yes. Rogers Arena is the tour's only Canadian date; the rest of the run plays U.S. cities, with the closest being Seattle on September 25, 2026.
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