The JUNO Awards is an annual awards show highlighting the best talent in the Canadian music industry. In 2025 the JUNOS take place in Vancouver.
This year’s event happens on March 30th. There are also various celebrations throughout the Lower Mainland leading up to the day. For example, the City of Surrey hosts the JUNOS Plaza Party on Saturday, March 15th.
This article includes the following information about the JUNOS:
When and Where are the JUNOS | Performance Lineup | Admission Details | Related Events | Plaza Party | Comedy Show | Block Party | Songwriters’ Circle | JUNOfest | Stories from the Studio | Honouring Ceremony | Junior Junos | Skip Orange Carpet Fan Zone | After Party | Other Information
The 2025 JUNO Awards in Vancouver
The JUNO Awards is a big night for the Canadian music industry. It’s an annual celebration of the previous year’s singles, albums, videos and other music-related works by Canadians. The event is important for singers, producers and songwriters, along with many of their fans. There are several performances throughout the show as well. It’s similar to the Grammy Awards, but for Canadian talent only.
Album of the Year awards are usually up for grabs in a variety of genres including pop, rock, rap, country, jazz and more. It’s a great honour to be nominated for any JUNO Awards, but the most sought-after trophies include Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Single of the Year, none of which are limited to specific genres.
In recent years the awards show has taken place in Halifax, Edmonton and Toronto. The 54th edition of the JUNO Awards is in Vancouver in 2025. This year marks the fifth time the event has taken place in our city. Popular singer and songwriter Michael Bublé hosts the show.
When and Where are the JUNOS in 2025
In 2025 the JUNO Awards takes place on Sunday, March 30th. The event begins at 5:00 pm and likely runs for three hours or so.
This year’s show happens at Rogers Arena, located at 800 Griffiths Way in Vancouver. It’s a large venue that seats more than 19,000 people. The arena is the home ice rink of the Vancouver Canucks. It’s easily accessible via public transit as the building is across the street from the Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain Station.
If you can’t make it to the event in person, you can still enjoy the JUNO Awards from home. This year’s show is broadcasted live on CBC and CBC Gem.
Performance Lineup
One of the headlining artists scheduled to perform at the 2025 JUNO Awards is Sum 41. Other performers at this year’s event include:
- Tia Wood
- Aqyila
- Snotty Nose Rez Kids
- Josh Ross
Admission Details
Tickets to attend the JUNO Awards are available online. As of early March, prices on Ticketmaster range from about $90 to $400 each, depending on which type of ticket you select and which seats you choose.
The JUNO Awards typically brings a variety of other events to each host city. 2025 is no exception. Below are some of the JUNO-related events happening across the Lower Mainland in chronological order.
JUNOS Plaza Party
The Let’s Hear It BC JUNOS Plaza Party takes place in Surrey on March 15th. It’s a free event at Surrey Civic Plaza featuring six stages, over 30 artists, food trucks, a beer garden and family-friendly activities. To learn more about the JUNOS Plaza Party, see the City of Surrey‘s website.
JUNO Comedy Show
Ola Dada hosts the JUNO Comedy Show. There are stand-up performances by Debra DiGiovanni, Courtney Gilmour, Jess Salomon, Ivan Decker and Nathan Macintosh. The event begins at 8:00 pm on March 27th. It’s held at the Vancouver Playhouse at 600 Hamilton Street. Tickets cost around $40 each.
JUNO Block Party
The JUNO Block Party is a free celebration at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. It takes place over the three days leading up to the main ceremony, so on March 27th, 28th and 29th. There are live performances, market vendors, food trucks and more to enjoy. On March 29th there’s also the Junior JUNOS at 11:00 am.
The JUNO Block Party takes place from 4:00 until 10:00 pm on the Thursday and Friday and between 10:00 am and 10:00 pm on the Saturday.
To learn more, click JUNO Block Party 2025.
JUNO Songwriters’ Circle
Presented by SOCAN & FACTOR with Music Publishers Canada, this event is all about the stories and meanings behind certain songs. It features acoustic performances by nominated artists such as Luna Li, Dylan Sinclair and Leif Vollebek. The event happens on March 28th at the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts located at 777 Homer Street. Tickets range from about $55 up to $75 per person.
JUNOfest
JUNOfest is a two-day event presented by CBC. More than 100 artists perform across 10 different venues on March 28th and 29th. The lineup includes JUNO nominees and local artists from British Columbia.
Click JUNOfest for the schedule of who’s performing, when and where.
JUNO Stories from the Studio
JUNO Stories from the Studio is held at the ANNEX at 823 Seymour Street. It’s a panel all about the creative process behind music. Speakers include Akeel Henry, Boi-1da and Aaron Paris. The event runs from 11:00 am until noon on March 29th. Tickets are free, but you should reserve your tickets in advance online.
JUNO Honouring Ceremony
The JUNO Honouring Ceremony is a celebration of music and art by Indigenous artists. Presented by Destination Indigenous, the event features live performances by Brianna Lizotte and Adrian Sutherland. It takes place at the Vancouver Playhouse on March 29th between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm. Tickets are available online for free.
Junior JUNOS
Kid-friendly entertainment and activities happen in šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on March 29th between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm. Admission is free.
Skip Orange Carpet Fan Zone
The JUNOS Skip Orange Carpet Fan Zone is the event that takes place just before the main awards show. As stars arrive at BC Place they pass by the orange carpet between 1:00 and 5:00 pm. Guests standing in the fan zone get a close look at the nominees and other celebrities. Tickets for the fan zone are sold out as of early March.
JUNOS After Party
This year’s awards ceremony is followed by an official After Party from 9:00 pm onwards. The event takes place on March 30th at the Commodore Ballroom located at 868 Granville Street in Vancouver. It’s about a five-minute drive away from Rogers Arena. The After Party is only for ages 19 and above. It includes more music and dancing. As of early March, tickets cost about $40 per person. Proceeds from this year’s event help MusiCounts School Music Funding programs.
Other Information
For more information about the annual awards show, see the JUNO Awards website.
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