Metric with Broken Social Scene & Stars Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium June 29, 2026
Emily Haines
The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium was packed Monday night as Canadian indie powerhouses Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars brought the All The Feelings Tour to Edmonton. The three celebrated bands shared the stage for an evening that celebrated decades of Canadian alternative music, proving their songs remain as powerful and relevant as ever.
James Shaw
Opening the night, Stars eased the audience in with their signature blend of dreamy indie pop, while Broken Social Scene followed with a sprawling, energetic set full of layered instrumentation and fan favourites. Their performances set the perfect tone before Metric took over the stage.
Stars
Broken Social Scene announced at the beginning of their set that their drummer had been in an accident the day before and they were going to “Wing It”. They did just that with some creative music technology adding a neat audience participation aspect.
Broken Social Scene
Led by the magnetic Emily Haines, Metric delivered a polished, high-energy performance featuring favourites such as "Help I'm Alive," "Gold Guns Girls," "Monster Hospital," "Black Sheep," and "Gimme Sympathy." Backed by guitarist Shaw, bassist Joshua Winstead, and drummer Joules Scott-Key, the band sounded as sharp and dynamic as ever, with the sold-out crowd singing along from the opening notes to the final encore.
Fans flooded social media after the show with glowing reactions, calling it "one of the best Canadian lineups ever assembled," praising the outstanding sound quality, the chemistry between the three bands, and Emily Haines' captivating stage presence. Others described the concert as "pure nostalgia mixed with fresh energy" and said the night showcased why these artists continue to be among Canada's most influential alternative acts.
For Edmonton music fans, the All The Feelings Tour was more than just a concert—it was a celebration of Canadian indie rock at its finest, leaving the Jubilee crowd buzzing long after the house lights came up
Metric
