Live Music. Done Right.
Upstairs Events delivers high quality music and comedy shows in Vancouver’s best mid-sized venues.
We are a promotion company that puts the artist and the audience first, with professional standards and fair pricing at the core of everything we do.
Why We Exist
There’s a gap in the live music market. On one side, you have DIY promoters who lack consistency and resources. On the other, you have large corporate operators who prioritize scale over experience. We are a modern promotion company offering the best of both worlds: the care and intimacy of a boutique operator, with the reliability and professionalism of a larger organization.
Why Smaller venues?
We focus on venues with 800–1,500 seats because that's where live music feels the way it should. In rooms this size, you're not just watching a performance, you’re part of it. The sound is better. The connection is real. The artist can see the audience. We believe every seat should matter, and that both the artist and the audience deserve an experience worth remembering, not just another night in an oversized room where half the crowd can barely see the stage.
Our Standards
Our name may be new to you, but our standards are not. Here’s what you can expect from every Upstairs Event:
Disciplined Planning
We do the work upfront. Clear timelines, detailed budgets, and thorough preparation so nothing is left to chance on show day.
Professional Production
From sound to lighting to stage management, we're committed to getting it right. We work with experienced partners and follow best practices to ensure every show meets professional standards.
Transparent Communication
We're clear, responsive, and honest with artists, agents, venues, and ticket buyers . No surprises. No excuses.
Fair Pricing
Great live music shouldn't be out of reach. We keep ticket prices accessible through smart budgeting and efficient operations, without cutting corners on quality.
Who We Serve
For music and comedy fans:
We bring you artists you love in venues where you can actually experience the performance. Professionally run shows. Fair prices. No gimmicks.
For artists, agents, and managers:
We're the reliable partner who shows up prepared, communicates clearly, and treats your brand with respect. Clean settlements. Professional production. Predictable results.
For venues:
We fill rooms, pay on time, handle production professionally, and make your job easier. We're organized, respectful, and easy to work with.
Our Promise
Every Upstairs Event is a guarantee: high-quality live entertainment at a fair price. We don’t do low-quality shows. We don’t over promise. We show up, do the work, and deliver what we said we would.
If you’re looking for an intimate, professionally run live music experience, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to Upstairs Events.
Upstairs Events is a division of Whiteshell Productions Inc., based in Vancouver, BC.