Alvvays

The tour book

Fans over-index at 24 and under: ask every room for an all-ages or 18+ show.

1. SaturdayMar 60 km from Toronto, about 0 h

   Toronto, ON

   Fan city 2 of 410Affinity 100

   Toronto ranks #2 on the heatmap and Velvet Underground has the maximum popularity score of 100 with 86 affinity, while Japanese Breakfast leads openers at 98 affinity.

   Room

   Velvet UndergroundFan affinity 86. Holds 355, per cp24.com. Small for a usual crowd of 1,500; none of the other rooms these fans go to here was confirmed to fit, so ask about a bigger room or a second night.Also fits: The Baby G (87), Sub Division (85)

   Opener

   Japanese BreakfastAudience affinity 98.

   Posters

   Type Books (bookshop), The Absinthe Pub and Coffee Shop (café), Agenda Cafe + Bar (café)Where Alvvays fans shop and hang out in Toronto.

   After

   Bambi's (bar), hail mary (bar), The Absinthe Pub and Coffee Shop (café)Where these fans go out here: the aftershow, or where to send the crew.

   Hold request — Alvvays — Saturday, March 6 — Velvet Underground, Toronto

   I'd like to put a soft hold on Saturday, March 6 for Alvvays at Velvet Underground. Toronto ranks 2nd of 410 cities in the region for Alvvays fan affinity, scoring 100 out of 100, and the venue itself carries an 86 affinity with those listeners. The 355-capacity room fits the intimate, lo-fi feel the band's audience gravitates toward — fans describe the sound as nostalgic, introspective, and melodic, and they already spend nights at spots like Bambi's and hail mary. Japanese Breakfast would open; Qloo shows a 98 affinity between their audience and Alvvays fans, who also over-index heavily at age 24 and under. Thanks,

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2. MondayMar 81 travel day before. 833 km from Toronto, about 9.8 h

   Boston, MA

   Fan city 9 of 410Affinity 100

   Boston ranks #9 on the heatmap and The Sinclair scores 100 popularity with 88 affinity, paired with Porches at 98 opener affinity.

   Room

   Boston Center for the ArtsFan affinity 87. Holds 1,000, per eventective.com.Also fits: Hardcore Stadium (88), The Sinclair (88)

   Opener

   PorchesAudience affinity 98.

   Posters

   Brattle Book Shop (bookshop), Harvard Book Store (bookshop), Cheapo Records (record store)Where Alvvays fans shop and hang out in Boston.

   After

   The Charles River Speedway (café), Chemist Cocktail Bar (cocktail bar), Zuzu (bar)Where these fans go out here: the aftershow, or where to send the crew.

   Hold request — Alvvays — Monday, March 8 — Boston Center for the Arts, Boston

   I'd like to put a soft hold on Monday, March 8 for Alvvays at Boston Center for the Arts. Boston ranks 9th of 410 cities in the region for Alvvays fan affinity, scoring 100 out of 100, and the venue carries an 87 affinity with those listeners. The 1,000-capacity room suits the dream-pop, shoegaze-leaning crowd that describes the music as nostalgic, introspective, and melodic — they already frequent The Charles River Speedway and Chemist Cocktail Bar. Porches would open; Qloo shows a 98 affinity between their audience and Alvvays fans, who also over-index heavily at age 24 and under. Thanks,

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3. ThursdayMar 112 travel days before. 1,641 km from Boston, about 19.3 h

   Chicago, IL

   Fan city 6 of 410Affinity 100

   Chicago ranks #6 on the heatmap and The Riviera Theatre achieves the top 96 affinity with 100 popularity, paired with Whitney at 98 opener affinity.

   Room

   The Riviera TheatreFan affinity 96. Holds 2,500, per thrillzing.com.Also fits: Thalia Hall (96), The Vic Theatre (95)

   Opener

   WhitneyAudience affinity 98.

   Posters

   Kimball Arts Center Chicago (café), Quimby's Bookstore (bookshop), Chicago (café)Where Alvvays fans shop and hang out in Chicago.

   After

   WNDR Museum (café), Annoyance Theatre & Bar (bar), Cerise Rooftop (bar)Where these fans go out here: the aftershow, or where to send the crew.

   Hold request — Alvvays — Thursday, March 11 — The Riviera Theatre, Chicago

   I'd like to put a soft hold on Thursday, March 11 for Alvvays at The Riviera Theatre. Chicago ranks 6th of 410 cities in the region for Alvvays fan affinity, scoring 100 out of 100, and the venue carries a 96 affinity with those listeners — the highest room match on the run. The 2,500-capacity theater aligns with the nostalgic, introspective, melodic sound these fans favor, and they already go out to WNDR Museum and Annoyance Theatre & Bar. Whitney would open; Qloo shows a 98 affinity between their audience and Alvvays fans, who also over-index heavily at age 24 and under. Thanks,

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4. SundayMar 142 travel days before. 1,887 km from Chicago, about 22.2 h

   Austin, TX

   Fan city 3 of 410Affinity 100

   Austin ranks #3 on the heatmap and Austin City Limits Live hits 100 popularity with 86 affinity, while Car Seat Headrest carries 98 opener affinity.

   Room

   Austin City Limits Live (ACL Live & 3TEN ACL Live)Fan affinity 86. Capacity not found on the web; ask the room.Also fits: Swan Dive (86), The Electric Church (86)

   Opener

   Japanese BreakfastAudience affinity 98.

   Posters

   End of An Ear (record store), BookWoman (bookshop), Flitch Coffee (café)Where Alvvays fans shop and hang out in Austin.

   After

   CHESS CLUB (bar), The Stay Put (cocktail bar), Neon Grotto (bar)Where these fans go out here: the aftershow, or where to send the crew.

   Hold request — Alvvays — Sunday, March 14 — Austin City Limits Live, Austin

   I'd like to put a soft hold on Sunday, March 14 for Alvvays at Austin City Limits Live. Austin ranks 3rd of 410 cities in the region for Alvvays fan affinity, scoring 100 out of 100, and the venue carries an 86 affinity with those listeners. The room fits the dream-pop, lo-fi, shoegaze sound these fans describe as nostalgic, introspective, and melodic — they already spend nights at CHESS CLUB and The Stay Put. Japanese Breakfast would open; Qloo shows a 98 affinity between their audience and Alvvays fans, who also over-index heavily at age 24 and under. Thanks,

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5. WednesdayMar 172 travel days before. 2,366 km from Austin, about 27.8 h

   Los Angeles, CA

   Fan city 8 of 410Affinity 99

   Los Angeles ranks #8 on the heatmap and The Moroccan Lounge reaches 100 popularity with 85 affinity, matched with Cherry Glazerr at 97 opener affinity.

   Room

   The BellwetherFan affinity 85. Holds 1,500, per eventective.com.Also fits: Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever (86), The Moroccan Lounge (85)

   Opener

   Cherry GlazerrAudience affinity 97.

   Posters

   Hammer Store (bookshop), The Huntington Store (bookshop), THESE DAYS (bookshop)Where Alvvays fans shop and hang out in Los Angeles.

   After

   TENANTS OF THE TREES (cocktail bar), Club Tee Gee (bar), The Love Song Bar (cocktail bar)Where these fans go out here: the aftershow, or where to send the crew.

   Hold request — Alvvays — Wednesday, March 17 — The Bellwether, Los Angeles

   I'd like to put a soft hold on Wednesday, March 17 for Alvvays at The Bellwether. Los Angeles ranks 8th of 410 cities in the region for Alvvays fan affinity, scoring 99 out of 100, and the venue carries an 85 affinity with those listeners. The 1,500-capacity room suits the nostalgic, introspective, melodic sound these fans favor — they already go out to TENANTS OF THE TREES and Club Tee Gee. Cherry Glazerr would open; Qloo shows a 97 affinity between their audience and Alvvays fans, who also over-index heavily at age 24 and under. Thanks,

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6. ThursdayMar 18671 km from Los Angeles, about 7.9 h

   San Francisco, CA

   Fan city 1 of 410Affinity 100

   San Francisco is the #1 heatmap city and Rickshaw Stop reaches 100 popularity with 83 affinity, paired with Jay Som at 98 opener affinity.

   Room

   Rickshaw StopFan affinity 83. Holds 400, per dothebay.com. Small for a usual crowd of 1,500; none of the other rooms these fans go to here was confirmed to fit, so ask about a bigger room or a second night.Also fits: The Lab (83), Great American Music Hall (83)

   Opener

   Jay SomAudience affinity 98.

   Posters

   SFMOMA Museum Store (bookshop), City Lights Booksellers & Publishers (bookshop), Dog Eared Books (bookshop)Where Alvvays fans shop and hang out in San Francisco.

   After

   The Den (bar), Phonobar (bar), The Devil's Acre (cocktail bar)Where these fans go out here: the aftershow, or where to send the crew.

   Hold request — Alvvays — Thursday, March 18 — Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco

   I'd like to put a soft hold on Thursday, March 18 for Alvvays at Rickshaw Stop. San Francisco ranks 1st of 410 cities in the region for Alvvays fan affinity, scoring 100 out of 100, and the venue carries an 83 affinity with those listeners. The 400-capacity room matches the intimate, lo-fi feel the audience seeks — fans describe the music as nostalgic, introspective, and melodic, and they already frequent The Den and Phonobar. Jay Som would open; Qloo shows a 98 affinity between their audience and Alvvays fans, who also over-index heavily at age 24 and under. Thanks,

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7. SaturdayMar 201 travel day before. 1,034 km from San Francisco, about 12.2 h

   Portland, OR

   Fan city 5 of 410Affinity 100

   Portland sits at #5 heatmap rank and Wonder Ballroom hits 100 popularity with 83 affinity, while Snail Mail carries 98 opener affinity.

   Room

   Wonder BallroomFan affinity 83. Holds 3,000, per wweek.com.Also fits: Oregon Contemporary (83), Polaris Hall (83)

   Opener

   Snail MailAudience affinity 98.

   Posters

   Mississippi Records (record store), Cloudforest (café), Jackpot Records (record store)Where Alvvays fans shop and hang out in Portland.

   After

   The High Dive (cocktail bar), Lollipop Shoppe (live music bar), Multnomah Whiskey Library (cocktail bar)Where these fans go out here: the aftershow, or where to send the crew.

   Hold request — Alvvays — Saturday, March 20 — Wonder Ballroom, Portland

   I'd like to put a soft hold on Saturday, March 20 for Alvvays at Wonder Ballroom. Portland ranks 5th of 410 cities in the region for Alvvays fan affinity, scoring 100 out of 100, and the venue carries an 83 affinity with those listeners. The 3,000-capacity ballroom fits the dream-pop, shoegaze-leaning crowd that describes the sound as nostalgic, introspective, and melodic — they already go out to The High Dive and Lollipop Shoppe. Snail Mail would open; Qloo shows a 98 affinity between their audience and Alvvays fans, who also over-index heavily at age 24 and under. Thanks,

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8. SundayMar 21280 km from Portland, about 3.3 h

   Seattle, WA

   Fan city 4 of 410Affinity 100

   Seattle ranks #4 on the heatmap and The Vera Project scores 99 popularity with 84 affinity, matched with Soccer Mommy at 98 opener affinity.

   Room

   The Vera ProjectFan affinity 84. Holds 400, per theveraproject.org. Small for a usual crowd of 1,500; none of the other rooms these fans go to here was confirmed to fit, so ask about a bigger room or a second night.Also fits: Chop Suey (83), Barboza (83)

   Opener

   Soccer MommyAudience affinity 98.

   Posters

   Left Bank Books Collective (bookshop), Sonic Boom Records (record store), KEXP (record store)Where Alvvays fans shop and hang out in Seattle.

   After

   The Sunset Tavern (live music bar), Southgate Roller Rink (live music bar), Smith Tower (cocktail bar)Where these fans go out here: the aftershow, or where to send the crew.

   Hold request — Alvvays — Sunday, March 21 — The Vera Project, Seattle

   I'd like to put a soft hold on Sunday, March 21 for Alvvays at The Vera Project. Seattle ranks 4th of 410 cities in the region for Alvvays fan affinity, scoring 100 out of 100, and the venue carries an 84 affinity with those listeners. The 400-capacity room aligns with the intimate, lo-fi feel the audience seeks — fans describe the music as nostalgic, introspective, and melodic, and they already frequent The Sunset Tavern and Southgate Roller Rink. Soccer Mommy would open; Qloo shows a 98 affinity between their audience and Alvvays fans, who also over-index heavily at age 24 and under. Thanks,

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