Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Independent Theater Guide. Not a box office or venue.
Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Independent Theater Guide. Not a box office or venue.
Aug
25
Aug
25
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Sacramento born rock authority Cake will bring their monumental sound to Vancouver, British Columbia this summer and they're serving a massive showdown featuring their most treasured hits like "The Distance," and "Short Skirt/ Long Jacket," among others! The showcase takes over the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and it's surefire to be a fun filled power packed evening of boundary pushing rock staples! See it all go down on Tuesday 25th August 2026, it will be a ranging display of exemplary music prowess and unprecedented artistry! With their often humorous songs crossing over many genres of music, Cake fans can expect to hear a mix of the classic songs from their 1990s but later releases! Cake blends elements of alternative rock, psychedelia, funk, and jazz with the use of a vibraslap, trumpet, and John McCrea’s distinctive, monotonous vocals to create music that is nothing short of unique.
The prices start at $115 for a night of Cake’s music in an intimate theater setting by one of the alternative rock scene’s pioneers.
The alternative rock show of the year is just around the corner! Get ready to experience the unparalleled performance of the 30 year plus old Sacramento-based band Cake, as they take over the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026. This evening of alternative rock, funk and country by one of the iconic groups in the US will take place in an atmosphere of like-minded fans that are just as enthusiastic and passionate as you are.
Some of the songs that you can expect to be played at the Cake concert are “The Distance”, “Short Skirt/Long Jacket”, “Never There” and many more. The band consists of 5 members: John McCrea (vocalist) – he has a very dead pan delivery, Xan McCrea (guitarist) – the 2nd vocalist, Gail Davis (bassist) – does not play a bass guitar; instead he plays a trumpet and a vibraslap, Paulo “Bundao” Seabra (saxophonist) – also plays percussion and Vladimir Simic (drummer). You can not get a better experience of music than seeing them play live on stage, and we have provided you with some of the biggest hits from Cake songs so you can see if you like them before going to see them play live.
Their most recent studio release, “Showroom of Compassion” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. It is expected that fans will be able to hear songs off of “Showroom of Compassion” as well as other tracks from the band’s eight studio releases. Each of Cake’s members play a critical role in producing their Alternative style Rock sound. McCrea is accompanied on stage by, Skip, Vander Tuht on guitar, Gail, Miller on keyboards, Paul, Van Slyke on trumpet and vibraslap and others. The band have been widely received across the America’s receiving gold and platinum certification on many of their songs and albums. Cake have a very extensive library of material, with 8 studio albums to choose from. Their most recent release ‘Showroom of Compassion’ reached the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart.
The Queen Elizabeth theater is a state of the art venue located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia. The theater boasts superior acoustics as well as superior entertainment facilities. We have configured the seating within the theater to include an Orpheum style theater seating. The Queen Elizabeth theater provides a fun entertaining environment with cutting edge lights and sound technology. Additional information regarding the Queen Elizabeth theater can be obtained by contacting the venue directly. For more information on our facilities please feel free to contact the theater directly.
Many parking garages are located throughout the city of Vancouver and the alternative of street parking as well as many parking lots are located near the Queen Elizabeth theater.
As mentioned above, prices for tickets to Cake at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre start at $115. With such an event being held, tickets are limited and are selling fast. You can purchase your tickets online via the website TicketSqueeze.com or in person at the box office. Click the “buy tickets” link above to book your spot at this event.
Please see below the Queen Elizabeth Theatre seating chart for the Cake event on 25 August 2026. The ticket price will vary depending on the seating section. Compare different sections to find the cheapest Cake tickets. For accessible seating please contact Queen Elizabeth Theatre directly.
Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, , US