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A non-profit DIY co-operative Vancouver, BC

Artists, organizers, and music-lovers united for a strong DIY music, arts and culture scene.

A Little Bit About Us

Venue Co-op YVR is a non-profit community service co-operative uniting artists, organizers, and music-lovers across Vancouver's DIY music, arts and culture scene under the shared vision of creating resilient community-owned infrastructure including physical, digital, and social third spaces. We are working towards establishing a co-operatively owned and operated venue by organizing events, building partnerships, sharing resources, and helping our members grow as artists and as people.

Upcoming Events

  • Dead Disco Halloween Party poster

    Dead Disco Halloween Party

    Transcend this mortal coil with a properly ghastly Halloween party hosted by Venue Co-op YVR, featuring an all queer and trans fronted lineup of punk rock acts and DJs, and all your favourite Halloween activities like a haunted house, apple bobbing, and more. Featuring: Doom Loops, Rougaroux, Beastie, stickykeys, Casus, and Allophonic! All ages.

    Date
    Friday, October 30th
    Time
    7:00pm
    Venue
    Red Gate
    Pricing
    • General Admission - $20.96
    Get Tickets
  • An Evening of Live Electronic Music poster

    An Evening of Live Electronic Music

    Venue Co-op YVR presents a night of live electronic music at Conduit Gallery, featuring wide-ranging sets from Jay Hosking, Dasine, SEQNK, and tafony. Music starts at 8PM. 19+ with 2 pieces of ID.

    Date
    Saturday, November 7th
    Time
    8:00pm
    Venue
    Conduit Gallery
    Pricing
    • General Admission - $26.13
    Get Tickets

Membership

Becoming a member of Venue Co-op is the best way to support our work and be a part of building something together. PWYC monthly contributions ($10 - $25) help fund events, programming, shared resources, and community development activities as we work toward establishing a co-operatively owned venue.

Membership gives you access to:

  • Voting rights

  • Paid work and performance opportunities

  • Support organizing and promoting events

  • Discounts on events and services

  • Shared resources and networks

  • Professional development and learning opportunities; and

  • A community of like-minded collaborators who know how to make shit happen.

Become a Member

We run events that speak to our community.

Every scene needs a space that outlasts any single show, promoter, or lease.

Previous Venue Co-op Events

  • Everything But the Bagel II
  • Priced Out EP Release Show
  • Labour Day Rager
  • Incorporation Party
  • Ultraviolet
  • Year End Party 2025
  • Everything But the Bagel Launch Event

Event Support

Organizing an event? Need help with…

  • Booking

    Venue, artists, etc.

  • Staffing

    Sound, door, photography, volunteers, etc.

  • Equipment

    Music and sound gear, tables, tents, etc.

  • Ticketing

    Presale pages, door sales, etc.

  • Promotion

    Poster design, social media, advertising, press coverage, etc.

  • Financing

    Venue deposits, artist guarantees, etc.

Events we've supported

  • Shows
  • Fundraisers
  • Private Parties
  • Corporate Events
  • Movie Nights
  • Workshops

Venue Co-op members get priority support and discounted rates on services.

Get in touch

The Lonesome Foghorn

The Lonesome Foghorn is Vancouver's arts community newszine. With the support of Venue Co-op, this monthly periodical highlights our burgeoning arts community as well as providing local event listings.

The Lonesome Foghorn is always accepting writing, artwork, and events submissions - the weirder, the better!

Submit to The Lonesome Foghorn

Questions? Email thelonesomefoghorn.yvr@gmail.com