The B-52s and Devo are two of the most important and influential acts to come out of the late 1970s American New Wave rock scene. Now, the two acts are touring together on the Cosmic De-Evolution Tour 2026 and Vancouver is the only Canadian date on the tour.
Coming straight out of the Athens, Ga., scene that would later birth R.E.M and others, The B-52s were an immediate hit when the band’s self-titled 1979 debut blew up thanks to singles such as Rock Lobster, Planet Claire and others. The group, fronted by singers Fred Schneider, Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson, would go on to rack up many more hits with songs such as Love Shack, Roam, Private Idaho and others.
B-52s rock band.
Wilson has maintain an active solo career as well, with her most recent release being 2025’s Second Sight EP. Pierson has collaborated with everyone from The Ramones and Iggy Pop to R.E.M.
Devo hasn’t released new original music since 2010’s Something for Everybody but it is enjoying renewed interest in its high-concept art rock thanks to the documentary Devo, which is streaming on Netflix, and its Energy Dome Frequencies: Songs from the Devo Documentary soundtrack. And the band fronted by singer Mark Mothersbaugh has maintained a steady touring schedule, bringing hits such as Whip It, Freedom of Choice and its singular covers of The Rolling Stones’ Satisfaction and Lee Dorsesy’s Working in a Coal Mine to fans worldwide.
Devo tours with B-52s in 2026. Submitted: Erika Thomas. Credit: Jay Spencer
The joining up of these two legacy acts under one banner will bring fans young and old a chance to “Dance this Mess Around” and more.
Here is everything you need to know about the concert:
When is the B-52s and Devo Vancouver concert?
The Cosmic De-Evolution Tour 2026 comes to town on Sept. 27.
Where is the concert in Vancouver?
The concert takes place at Rogers Arena.
What time is The Cosmic De-Evolution Tour 2026 concert in Vancouver?
Livenation.ca lists the concert start time as 7 p.m.
When is the ticket on sale for the concert in Vancouver?
Tickets go on sale for The B-52s and Devo on June 25 at 10 a.m. at livenation.ca.
Who will be joining The B-52s and Devo on tour?
DJ Cumberbund, a.k.a. the Mashup Messiah, will be the warm-up act.
Where else is the tour playing in Canada?
The Vancouver show is the only Canadian date on the tour.
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