Mötley Crüe, Kaytranada, The Washboard Union among Vancouver FIFA Fan Fest lineup highlights

Mötley Crüe, Kaytranada, The Washboard Union among Vancouver FIFA Fan Fest lineup highlights

See the full list of performers during the local event

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By Stuart Derdeyn

Published Mar 19, 2026

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OTTAWA –Mötley Crüe played the RBC Stage at Ottawa Bluesfest Saturday, July 13, 2024. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
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One of the most anticipated events around the World Cup in Vancouver this summer is the FIFA Fan Festival.

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The free access, family-friendly event features multiple stages, including the newly opened Freedom Mobile Arch amphitheatre, showcasing everything from musical acts to World Cup games. Over the 28 days, more than 70 World Cup matches will be broadcast live on screens around the site.

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Game days will be full of headlining and supporting musical acts before and after games.

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Among the performers appearing over the course of the FIFA Fan Festival are Grammy-winning DJ Kaytranada, B.C. country trio The Washboard Union and Juno-winning Indigenous rappers Snotty Nose Rez Kids.

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Non-match days, signature concert experiences are scheduled as one-off extra special events.

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Additional areas with children’s activities, exhibitors, food and beverage venues and merchandise booths will be featured around the site. Of course, the main draw is the chance to come and catch Canada’s drive to the final.

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Here’s everything you need to know about the FIFA Fan Festival in Vancouver.

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When is the Vancouver FIFA Fan Festival?

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The FIFA Fan Festival takes place June 11-July 19.

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Where is the Vancouver FIFA Fan Festival taking place?

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The FIFA Fan Festival takes place at Hastings Park (2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver), including various locations on the fairgrounds.

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What time do events start?

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Site opening hours on match days vary from 8 a.m. to as late as noon, with events running as late as midnight. A full schedule of site hours, game kickoffs and musical performances is available at vancouverfwc26.ca.

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When are tickets on sale for the Vancouver FIFA Fan Festival?

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The FIFA Fan Festival is free, but there are also premium entry options available.

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General admission floor access at the amphitheatre on match days is with a limited first-come, first-served seating arrangement with exit and re-entry requiring lining up again.

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Ticketed options that guarantee full-day access and fast-track entry to the festival site will be on sale soon as well as tickets to the separate two signature concert experiences which both require a purchased ticket. Sign up for the presale on March 31, 10 a.m. General ticket on sale is April 2, 10 a.m.

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Register for all fan festival events using the form online at vancouverfwc26.ca.

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Who is performing at the FIFA Fan Festival?

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The unique signature concert events include hard rockers Mötley Crüe with Finger Eleven and Toque on July 2. EDM stars Kx5 (Deadmau5 and Kaskade) headline the venue on July 17.

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Check out the full lineup for match days below:

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June 11 – The Revivalists with Current Swell and Mariachi Los Dorados

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June 12 – The Funk Hunters with Down With Webster and Famous Players

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June 13 – Lazy Syrup Orchestra

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June 14 – Cameron Whitcomb with Five Alarm Funk

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June 17 – Shawn Desman with the Boom Booms

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June 18 – Chromeo with Mariachi Tabasko

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June 19 – John Butler Band with Mazacote

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June 20 – Jade Eagleson with Dawson Gray

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June 21 – Snotty Nose Rez Kids with Indian City

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June 24 – Bob Moses with Los Duendes

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June 25 – Our Lady Peace with Dr. Strangelove

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June 26 – Metric with Ozomatli

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June 27 – Alan Doyle with Bedouin Soundclash

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June 28 – Shakey Graves with The Sadies

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July 2 – Simple Plan with JJ Wilde

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July 3 – Ziggy Marley with Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer and Crystal Shawanda

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July 4 – Walk Off The Earth with Fionn and The Washboard Union

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July 5 – Thievery Corporation with Elisapie

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July 7 – Arkells with Golden Boy and Shawn Hook

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July 9 – Flo Rida with Réve and Habana Café

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July 10 – Johnny Reid with Iam Tongi

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July 11 – Dallas Smith with The Heels

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July 12 – Mötley Crüe with Finger Eleven and Toque. NOTE: Special signature concert event.

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July 14 – The Glorious Sons with The Blue Stones

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July 15 – TBA

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July 17 – Kx5. Note: Special signature concert event.

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July 18 – The Dead South with Jesse Roper and Tyson Venegas

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July 19 – Kaytranada with Lou Phelps

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What is the lineup of entertainment at the Park Stage for the Vancouver FIFA Fan Festival?

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The additional entertainment lineup for the Park Stage will be announced at a later date. Register for updates at vancouverfwc26.ca.

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