What Fox Cabaret does

Fox Cabaret is an independent live music and entertainment venue located at 2321 Main Street in Vancouver's Mt. Pleasant neighborhood, British Columbia. Originally operating as Fox Cinema, the venue was renovated and rebranded in 2013 into what it now describes as Mt. Pleasant's premier independent destination for live music, dancing, and entertainment. The venue serves an adult (19+) audience in the Vancouver metropolitan area across multiple use cases including live concerts, themed dance parties, comedy shows, drag shows, and private event rentals. Programming is supplied through a network of promoter partners — notably Live Nation Concerts, MODO-LIVE, MRG LIVE, Timbre Concerts, and Coastal Jazz — alongside resident programming including The Sunday Service (weekly improv comedy since 2005) and Common People DJs (signature recurring dance parties such as 80s vs 90s, 90s vs 00s, Millennium, and Guilty Pleasures).

The core product is a single physical venue space hosting 50+ events per month, supported by a public website with a comprehensive event calendar, an email newsletter, and active social channels (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X). There is no proprietary technology stack; ticket distribution relies on third-party platforms (Eventbrite, Ticketmaster, Ticketweb, VTix) plus walk-up door sales on a first-come, first-served basis. The company does not operate a proprietary app, API, or SDK, and no proprietary technology features are documented.

The business model is event-driven and transactional. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: ticket sales to individual events (priced from $4 for the 4x4 emerging artist showcase to $20 for premium events like The Sunday Service, with most dance parties priced $8–$15 online and $10–$20 at the door), food and beverage sales at the bar during events (including drink specials and Parallel 49 Craft Lager), and private event rental fees for corporate functions, private parties, and special occasions. Marketing is conducted through the venue's website calendar, email newsletter, organic social media, and joint promotion with event promoters and brand sponsors such as Parallel 49 Brewing Company.

Name

Fox Cabaret

Legal name

Fox Cabaret

Website

https://foxcabaret.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fox Cabaret is an independent live music and entertainment venue in Vancouver's Mt. Pleasant neighborhood, hosting 50+ events per month including concerts, themed dance parties, and weekly improv comedy for a 19+ adult audience across the Vancouver metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Music Venues & Concert Bars (THAFAEAD), Live Music Bars & Venues (CRANACAH), VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Themed dance parties
• Comedy shows
• Private event rentals
• Concert hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales to individual events. Tickets are sold online through Eventbrite, Ticketmaster, Ticketweb, and VTix platforms, as well as at the door on a first-come first-served basis. Pricing varies by event, ranging from $4 for emerging artist showcases to $20 for premium shows.
2. Food and Beverage Sales: Bar and beverage sales during events. The venue offers drink specials including $6 shooters and Parallel 49 Craft Lager, contributing to per-event revenue alongside ticket sales.
3. Private Event Rental: The venue offers private event bookings for corporate events, private parties, and special occasions, providing an additional revenue stream beyond regular programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fox Cabaret operates Mt. Pleasant's premier independent live entertainment venue in Vancouver, BC, hosting live music, themed dance parties, comedy shows, drag shows, and private events. Revenue is generated primarily through ticket sales (via Eventbrite, Ticketmaster, Ticketweb, VTix, and door sales), bar and beverage sales during events, and venue rental for private and corporate events. Programming is delivered through partnerships with promoters such as Timbre Concerts, MODO-LIVE, MRG LIVE, Live Nation, and Coastal Jazz.

Product overview

Fox Cabaret is Mt. Pleasant's premier independent music and entertainment venue (renovated from Fox Cinema in 2013) located at 2321 Main St, Vancouver. The venue operates a comprehensive event platform featuring live concerts across multiple genres, themed recurring dance parties (including 80s/90s/00s/10s nights, disco, and hip hop events), weekly comedy shows (The Sunday Service), and private event rentals. Ticketing is facilitated through third-party platforms including Eventbrite, Ticketmaster, and TicketWeb, with a monthly calendar of events available on their website. The venue hosts a diverse range of performers from local emerging artists to international touring acts, presented in partnership with promoters such as Timbre Concerts, Live Nation, MRG LIVE, MODO-LIVE, and The Plant.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Segments3 records

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Parallel 49 Brewing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Monthly sponsorship partnership for the 4x4: Four Bands for Four Bucks emerging artist showcase. Parallel 49 provides branding support and presumably beverage offerings for the $4 per band showcase events, creating a co-marketing relationship that benefits both the venue and the brewery.
• Timbre ConcertscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTimbre Concerts is a key promoter partner bringing regular programming to the venue. They present various artist performances including Chinese American Bear, My New Band Believe, Kevin Atwater, City of the Sun, and Soda Blonde, among others.
• MODO-LIVEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMODO-LIVE is a primary promoter partner presenting numerous shows at the venue. They bring diverse programming including Florry & Friendship, Tommy Newport, Moondoggy, Freak Slug, Resavoir, Faux Real, Sweeping Promises, Babe Haven, Ruby Haunt, Shearling, and others.
• Live Nation ConcertscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLive Nation is a major promoter partner presenting touring acts at the venue including Liam St. John, EJEAN, D.K. Harrell, Jack Botts, The Psycodelics, Chrissy Chlapecka, Chris Murphy, Flower Face, Mountain Grass Unit, and The Inspector Cluzo. Ticketing through Ticketmaster.
• MRG LIVEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMRG LIVE is a significant promoter partner bringing acts such as Josh Tatofi, Novulent, Wic Whitney, Cardinal Black, Vacation Manor, John Muirhead, Sophie Hunter, YHWH Nailgun, Pertinence, Father of Peace, and BASIC to the venue.
• The Sunday ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sunday Service is Vancouver's standout improv comedy group performing weekly at Fox Cabaret since 2005. This resident show is a signature recurring event that drives regular weekly attendance and represents a long-term partnership commitment.
• Coastal JazzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoastal Jazz is a key promoter partner for jazz programming, presenting Brandon Woody's Upendo as part of its Marquee Series and Zoh Amba performances. They contribute to the venue's jazz and contemporary music programming.
• 604 RecordsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor604 Records is a local label partner presenting releases including 64 Funnycars album release show and Good Goin' EP Release Show, supporting local Vancouver music scene.
• Common People DJscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommon People DJs (Adam Fink and Bryan Sea) are resident DJs presenting recurring themed dance events including 80s vs 90s Night, 90s vs 00s Night, Millennium (2000s), Ultimate 90s Night, and Guilty Pleasures: 90s-Now Dance Party. They represent the venue's signature dance party brand.
• Blueprint EventsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlueprint Events is a promoter partner presenting events like Born At Midnite at the venue.
• The Renaissance GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Renaissance Group produced Club Jade Monet events at the venue, featuring Old Hollywood-style jazz performances with all-female lineups.
• Showcase PianosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShowcase Pianos sponsored Club Jade Monet events, providing piano instrumentation for jazz performances.
• Skin MasonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkin Mason sponsored Club Jade Monet events at the venue.
• Ollie QuinnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOllie Quinn sponsored Club Jade Monet events at the venue.
• The RickshawminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Rickshaw presented Dent May with Yawn at the venue, representing a cross-venue promoter relationship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• The Rickshaw Theatre: Vancouver independent live music venue presenting touring and local acts; closely comparable in scale, independent-operator profile, and reliance on third-party promoters.
• The Biltmore Cabaret: Small-format Vancouver live music and dance venue on Granville Street; highly comparable in size, programming mix (live music + dance parties), and independent operator model.
• The Commodore Ballroom: Iconic Vancouver live music and events venue of similar mid-size capacity, presenting touring acts and dance events with comparable ticketing and bar-driven economics in the same metro market.
• Lee's Palace: Toronto independent live music venue on Bloor Street; comparable small-to-mid capacity independent venue hosting touring indie and emerging artists.
• The Vogue Theatre: Vancouver independent live music and cinema venue hosting concerts, comedy, and special events; directly comparable independent venue operating in the same city and competing for the same 19+ indie audience.
• The Mod Club: Toronto mid-size independent live music and events venue; comparable in offering live concerts, DJ/dance nights, and private event rentals to a similar urban demographic.
• Venue Nightclub: Vancouver nightclub and live entertainment venue on Granville Street; comparable in offering live music, DJ events, and themed dance nights to a 19+ downtown audience.
• The Horseshoe Tavern: Long-running independent live music venue in Toronto; closely comparable in scale, independent-operator status, mixed-genre programming, and bar-driven revenue model.
• Fortune Sound Club: Vancouver indie nightclub and live music venue in Chinatown; comparable mix of live acts, dance parties, and DJ nights targeted at the same 19+ urban audience.
• Celebrities Nightclub: Vancouver nightclub and live entertainment venue on Granville Street; comparable in combining live acts, dance parties, and themed DJ events with bar service.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/foxcabaret
• Facebookfacebook.com/foxcabaret
• Instagraminstagram.com/foxcabaret
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fox-cabaret

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