The Beaches Bring Arena-Sized Energy Home to Vancouver With No Hard Feelings Tour

The Beaches made one thing clear at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on October 25: they’re not the next big thing, they are the big thing. The Toronto quartet, fresh off the U.S. leg of their No Hard Feelings tour, brought their first Canadian arena run to a sellout crowd in Vancouver, and they looked right at home under the bright lights.

Toronto band Valley kicked things off earlier in the night, and their set was the perfect warm-up. With their polished alt-pop sound and easy chemistry, they had the crowd swaying and singing long before The Beaches took the stage. Songs like “Like 1999” and MGMT cover “Kids” turned the arena into one big singalong. Frontman Rob Laska’s charm and sincerity carried through every song, while Karah James’ harmonies and percussion gave their sound extra punch. By the end of their set, Valley had the crowd fully on their side.

The Beaches opened with “Last Girls at the Party,” a punchy, synth-rock anthem that set the tone for the night: cheeky and full of energy. It rolled right into “Touch Myself,” which they playfully dedicated “to all the lovers of self-pleasure.” From there, the set moved between shimmering pop-rock and gritty guitar riffs, the band’s mix of polish and personality shining through every track.

Jordan Miller’s grin said it all. “We’re so fucking happy to be here!” she yelled, beaming. She reminded the crowd that the band has sold out every headlining Vancouver show they’ve ever played. This night felt like a well-earned victory lap.

Early in the night, Jordan invited a fan on stage for “Did I Say Too Much,” which they dedicated, with a laugh, to Don Cherry. Later, the mood turned a little more sentimental when the band dedicated “Lesbian of the Year” to Tegan and Sara, giving a heartfelt “TED Talk” about how the queer community has supported them. It was a rare quiet moment in a night that otherwise pulsed with electric energy, and it hit home. Jordan and guitarist Leandra Earl joked that “Edge of the Earth” kept with the “lesbian theme,” laughing as they kicked into the moody slow-burner.

That sense of honesty, mixed with humour and chaos, has always been their secret weapon. “Shower Beer” was hilariously dedicated “to everyone who’s ever got a bit too drunk,” and by the time they hit “Fine, Let’s Get Married,” the crowd was screaming every lyric back like a shared inside joke.

But the biggest cheer came before “T-Shirt,” when Jordan took a moment to reflect. “We’ve been touring the U.S. for so long, it feels so fucking good to be home,” she said. “To celebrate our first arena tour and 15 years as a band, we’re gonna do something special and play some older stuff.” The throwback stretch of “Fascination,” “Blow Up,” and “Give It Up” felt like a love letter to their day-one fans.

The final stretch of the main set was all hits: “Lame,” “Money,” “Jocelyn,” “Takes One to Know One,” and of course, “Blame Brett,” the viral breakup anthem that turned them from local heroes into national stars. Thousands shouted “Blame my ex!” in unison, a cathartic roar that shook the rafters.

After a short break, they returned for an encore of “I Wore You Better,” “Sorry for Your Loss,” and a reprise of “Last Girls at the Party.” Confetti filled the air and the band beamed as if they couldn’t quite believe how far they’ve come.

Fifteen years in, The Beaches sound tighter, louder, and more self-assured than ever. They’ve built their empire brick by brick, tour by tour, song by song, and Vancouver gave them the reception they’ve long deserved.

At this point, calling them “one of Canada’s top rock acts” feels like an understatement. The Beaches have officially graduated from festival slots and club gigs to arena headliners, and they did it their way, with humour and heart.

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Upcoming Tour dates:
10/27 Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Expo Centre
10/29 Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
10/30 Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
11/01 Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
11/02 Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
11/05 Ottawa, ON – The Arena at TD Place
11/06 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
11/09 London, ON – Centennial Hall
11/10 London, ON – Centennial Hall
11/13 Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
11/15 Moncton, NB – Casino New Brunswick
More information here.

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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer