Dan Mangan

About this event

Over two decades, Dan Mangan has built one of the most distinctive and enduring voices in Canadian songwriting. A 2x JUNO Award-winning and 3x Polaris Music Prize–nominated artist, he has earned a reputation for integrity, emotional intelligence, and an enviably strong creative ethic—one that has only deepened with time. From sold-out performances at Massey Hall to appearances at Glastonbury and Jimmy Kimmel Live, and through acclaimed film and television soundtracks, Mangan has developed a fiercely dedicated and deeply engaged audience around the world. Based in Vancouver, he continues to bring signature wit, sonic innovation, and lyrical insight to every facet of his work, including his role as co-founder of Side Door, a platform created to connect artists with unconventional venues and help democratize live performance. Across his albums, including the cohesive and immersive Natural Light, Mangan’s songwriting reflects a thoughtful, album-oriented sensibility. Songs flow into one another through carefully crafted transitions and interludes, guided by lyrics that act as a kind of compass for the listener—reassuring us, in his words and spirit, that “it’s cool to care.” His writing often reflects on family, love, and a society in existential tension, shaped by his experience as a father and partner. For his Quadra Concerts debut, Mangan appears with a select group of collaborators for an evening shaped by spontaneity, reinterpretation, and connection. Expect songs that mov