Venue record
These details describe the venue as profiled and may no longer apply.
A Short-Lived DIY Room
From 2024 to August 31, 2025, Grey Lab ran as a DIY venue in Vancouver. It occupied a former salon at 438 West Pender and booked all-ages shows for punk, math-rock, and indie acts.
Pay What You Can
The room was artist-run and operated on a "Pay What You Can" basis. It became known for a high-trust crowd, including one night when patrons helped during a medical emergency. The space closed under the pressures of the "Highest and Best Use" tax model and regulatory scrutiny.
From Room to Nomadic Promoter
The physical space is gone, but Grey Lab re-emerged in 2026 as a nomadic promoter. It now books events such as Crash Test Fest at the Hollywood Theatre.
Photography and room details
Venue information
- Capacity
- ~100 (Intimate / DIY)
- Audio
- Custom DIY System
- Owner
- Independent / artist-run
Visual Tech
Graffiti Murals / DIY Lighting
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