P!nk Delivers Unforgettable Shows in Vancouver: Two Nights of Aerial Antics and Iconic Hits

“Finally!” exclaimed P!nk as she took the stage at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, on September 6th and 7th. These highly anticipated shows were originally scheduled for October last year, but were postponed due to health reasons. Throughout the nights, P!nk repeatedly apologized for the rescheduling, acknowledging the additional costs fans incurred beyond just concert tickets. Always quick with a joke, she quipped, “I’m usually late by 25 minutes, but a whole year definitely takes the cake!”

These marked my 16th and 17th P!nk shows since 2004, so I’ll admit my bias upfront. I snagged tickets last week, eager to witness the latest stops on P!nk’s record-breaking tour. Already the fifth highest-grossing tour by a female artist ever—surpassed only by her own Beautiful Trauma tour, and those of Madonna, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift—P!nk’s Trustfall/Summer Carnival tour has been met with rave reviews worldwide.

True to form, P!nk brought her signature mix of high-flying acrobatics and powerhouse vocals to Vancouver, delivering performances that mirrored the best of her shows of her 20+ year long carreer. This tour, promoting her eighth studio album Trustfall, has seen more than three million tickets sold across North America, Europe, and Australia.

Both nights kicked off with Irish rockers, The Script, followed by DJ and producer KidCutUp, who expertly hyped the crowd.

P!nk made her grand entrance flying down from the top of the stage in a harness for “Get The Party Started,” a visually stunning opener complete with a sparkly bodysuit, a popstar microphone headset, backup dancers, and gravity-defying vocals. Her setlist kicked off with fan favourites like “Raise Your Glass,” which featured dancers with beach-themed props and scooters shaped like pool flamingos. Hits like “Who Knew,” “Just Like A Pill,” and “What About Us” followed, with dazzling firework displays elevating the carnival-esque atmosphere.

The show’s aerial choreography peaked during “Turbulence,” as P!nk performed suspended upside down above the audience, still effortlessly hitting every note. Known for her down-to-earth personality, she interacted with the crowd, joked with her crew, even passing out candy, and later sat down at the piano for a touching cover of Adele’s rendition of Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love.” “It’s a love song,” she mused, “so you know I didn’t write it.”

The night continued with hits like “Just Give Me A Reason,” “F**kin’ Perfect,” and “Just Like Fire.” In a intimate moment, P!nk dedicated “When I Get There,” a song about her father’s passing, which she described as “probably the saddest song I’ve ever written,” to those who’ve lost loved ones.

The energy ramped up again with “I Am Here,” 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up,” and an electrifying performance of “Try” with P!nk suspended in a cage. The crowd roared as she closed with “Trustfall,” “Blow Me (One Last Kiss),” and her 2023 hit “Never Gonna Not Dance Again.”

For the grand finale, P!nk strapped into her harness once more, soaring above the audience during “So What,” making sure even those in the nosebleed seats felt part of the action. As the lights came up and the crowd spilled into the streets, there was a palpable sense of shared awe at what had transpired—and a sea of pink-clad fans buzzing from an unforgettable night. As one attendee said after the show “It’s like [Cirque du Soleil’s] O, but not O!”

P!nk’s personality, charisma, and boundless energy shone throughout both nights, proving once again why she’s a live music powerhouse. For her Vancouver fans and myself, the wait was worth it. P!nk is continuing her Trustfall/Summer Carnival tour in the US until November so don’t hesitate to go if you’re nearby!

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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer – Taken with a point&shoot from the crowd