The Smashing Pumpkins in Vancouver: What to know about the show

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One of the leading groups to come out of the Chicago alt-rock scene of the 1990s, The Smashing Pumpkins hit its creative and commercial peak with the sprawling double album titled Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness. With the hit single Bullet With Butterfly Wings, lead singer Billy Corgan brought the turn of phrase “despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage” into the public mind and captured the mood of a generation.

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Now the present iteration of the band is hitting the road on The Rats In A Cage Tour.

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To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness, Corgan, guitarist James Iha and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin are joined by bassist Jack Bates and second guitarist Kiki Wong to perform two sets per show. The first is composed of songs from the anniversary album. The second set draws from across the band’s other releases.

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Whether Corgan will also be reciting his poetry or not is yet to be determined. Fans who experienced his literary period when he read at the old Arts Club Theatre Backstage Lounge have probably never forgotten the reading. Others will be quite happy to hear the band play Disarm and other hits.

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Here is everything you need to know about The Rats In A Cage Tour in Vancouver.

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When is the Vancouver concert?

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The Smashing Pumpkins play on Nov. 5.

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Where is the concert in Vancouver?

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The band performs at Rogers Arena.

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What time is The Smashing Pumpkins performance in Vancouver?

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Ticketmaster.ca lists the show time as 8 p.m.

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Are tickets still on sale for the concert in Vancouver?

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Many limited view seats and some floor seating is still available at Ticketmaster.ca.

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The Rogers Arena website has a full list of rules and regulations regarding what you can and can’t bring into the concert.

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Concertgoers are recommended to have their tickets downloaded on their mobile device or Ticketmaster app and ready to scan at the gate for quick entry. Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted.

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The arena does not allow large bags inside the venue. Bags measuring larger than 35.5 by 35.5 by 15.2 centimetres will not be allowed into the venue. The list of additional prohibited items for the event include outside food and beverages, balloons, selfie sticks and more. See the full list here.

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