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Foo Fighters Concert

The Foo Fighters performed a nearly three-hour rock concert at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Sunday, September 20, 2026. This event marked the conclusion of their Canadian tour and featured Queens of the Stone Age as the opening act.

Date
Sep 20, 2026
Status
Recently ended
Foo Fighters Concert

Event summary

Highlights

  • Nearly three-hour performance
  • Conclusion of Canadian tour
  • Opening act Queens of the Stone Age
  • Tribute to late drummer Taylor Hawkins during "Aurora"
The concert at BC Place Stadium, which had its roof open, showcased the Foo Fighters' 31-year career with a setlist spanning three decades of their hits. Frontman Dave Grohl, alongside Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, Rami Jaffee, and Ilan Rubin, delivered a sharp performance blending heavy riffs and melodic dynamics. Grohl also shared anecdotes about the band's long history in Vancouver, recalling their first local show at the Commodore Ballroom in 1995.

Key moments included an emotional tribute to their late drummer Taylor Hawkins during the song "Aurora," and a medley that highlighted the band members' musical origins, referencing groups like No Use for a Name, Sunny Day Real Estate, The Wallflowers, and The Germs. Queens of the Stone Age opened the show, delivering a set described with "desert-rock swagger" and featuring frontman Josh Homme's charismatic stage presence. The overall event was characterized as a "marathon of rock n’ roll communion" and a "massive family reunion."

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BC Place Stadium
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