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Vancouver’s PNE Summer Concerts Lineup in 2023

PNE Night Concerts

The PNE Summer Night Concerts are one of the most popular attractions at Vancouver’s annual Pacific National Exhibition in late August and early September.

In 2023, the PNE Fair and Summer Night Concerts ran from August 19th until September 4th. Tickets for each concert were sold separately from general admission to the PNE.

For tickets and full details about the concerts, see the official pne.ca website.

 


This article includes the following information about PNE Summer Night Concerts:

2023 Night Concerts | Concerts in Recent Years | Tips and Advice | Admission | When and Where | Other Concerts and Entertainment | Other Information


 

2023 PNE Fair

 

2023 PNE Summer Night Concerts

The PNE Fair hosts a couple of series of concerts. Big name artists perform nightly on a large stage in the PNE Amphitheatre.

In addition to the PNE Summer Night Concerts performances, other musicians play on the Festival Park stage. These artists are also exceptional, but tend to be locally-based. The big PNE Summer Night Concerts were ticketed events in 2023. The concerts at Festival Park, on the other hand, are free. You can just show up and come and go for them.

 


For tickets and other information, see the PNE Fair‘s website.


 

B-52s at the PNE
The B-52s at the PNE

 

2023 Night Concerts

PNE Summer Night Concerts take place at 8:30 pm each evening outdoors in the PNE Amphitheatre.

In previous years, all performances were free to watch with regular admission to the PNE Fair. In 2022, however, paid tickets were required for each concert in addition to regular PNE Fair admission. This was the case again in 2023.

The following was the PNE concert lineup for 2023:

 

Chicago Concert
Chicago at the PNE

 

 

The Gypsy Kings at the PNE
The Gypsy Kings at the PNE in 2022

 

Concerts in Recent Years

Every year there are some great bands (especially in years without pandemics).

In 2018, concerts included performances by favourite oldies like Boyz II Men, Air Supply, Kool & the Gang, Jann Arden, Burton Cummings, Chicago, the Village People and Cyndi Lauper.

The 2019 lineup of music at the PNE included concerts by Blue Rodeo, Cheap Trick, UB40, Colin James, Vanilla Ice, the Beach Boys, Burton Cummings, MC Hammer, Bobby Brown and others. Of these, Blue Rodeo, the Beach Boys and Burton Cummings were back in 2022.

In 2021, there were live music performances with local artists instead. They were free and fun, but didn’t feature as many well-known artists as usual. Performers included the R&B AllstarsGroove & TonicDr. StrangeloveSoulstream, and The Motown Show featuring the Hitsville Band.

For more information about the PNE in general, click Pacific National Exhibition.

 

Graham Russell at PNE Air Supply Concert
Air Supply Concert at the PNE

 

Tips & Advice

Below are some suggestions and information to help you make the most of your concert experience at the PNE most years.

TIP #1: Ticket prices for the PNE concerts are generally separate from PNE Fair admission. If you want to attend a concert, both tickets are required.

TIP #2: For the really popular groups, consider reserving your seat well in advance. On the other hand, don’t reserve too far in advance as late August in Vancouver has a tendency to be wet and you might not want to pay if it’s going to rain. That being said, PNE concerts in the rain can be a ton of fun too!

TIP #3: Don’t just go to the concerts. There are so many other things to do at the Fair as well! Go early and enjoy all the other activities too.

 

R&B Allstars at the PNE

 

Night Concerts Admission

In previous years, admission to the PNE Summer Night Concerts was free with general admission to the fair.

Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case in 2022 or in 2023. Paid tickets were required for all Summer Night Concerts in 2023, in addition to general admission. Tickets this past year went on sale at 10:00 am on May 26th and cost as low as $20 each. This may or may not be the case again for the PNE Summer Concerts in 2024.

 

Looking Back from the PNE Amphitheatre
Amusement Rides and the PNE Amphitheatre

 

When and Where

In 2023, the PNE took place from August 19th until September 4th.

The fair is usually open every day from 11:00 am until late evening, except for the first and second Mondays of the season when the place is closed. The one Monday when the PNE is open each year is Labour Day which is the first Monday in September.

The Pacific National Exhibition is located at 2901 East Hastings Street in Vancouver. It’s just a few blocks from the Trans-Canada Highway.

Night concerts at the PNE take place every evening at 8:30 pm in the PNE Amphitheatre which is in the northwest corner of the area with all the fair’s rides and midway attractions, so just slightly north of the Ferris wheel.

 

R&B Allstars in Concert
R&B Allstars at the PNE

 

Other Concerts & Entertainment

In addition to the PNE Summer Night Concerts there is a lot of other free entertainment offered at the fair including the SuperDogs shows.

Each year some great bands perform at various times as part of the Festival Park and Revel District series of concerts which are free with general admission.

To learn more about the happenings at the fair this past year, see our article about the Pacific National Exhibition.

 

Revel District Performances

Below was the schedule of shows in the Revel District in 2023. All dates and times were subject to change.

  • For the Love of Drag – every day of the fair at 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm
  • John Welsh & Los Valientes – August 19th, 20th and 22nd at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm
  • Trilojay – August 19th, 20th and 22nd at 7:30 pm and 10:00 pm
  • Coco Jafro – August 23rd to 25th at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm
  • Rain City 6 – August 23rd to 25th at 7:30 pm and 10:00 pm
  • Warren Dean Flandez – August 26th, 27th and 29th at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm
  • Tanner Olsen Band – August 26th, 27th and 29th at 7:30 pm and 10:00 pm
  • The Whiskeydicks – August 30th to September 1st at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm
  • Side One – August 30th to September 1st at 7:30 pm and 10:00 pm
  • The Paperboys 30th Anniversary – September 2nd to 4th at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm
  • Phonix Dance Band – September 2nd to 4th at 7:30 pm and 10:00 pm

 

Dr. Strangelove on Festival Park Stage
Festival Park Stage

 

Other Information

For more information about the concerts, see the PNE’s Official Website.

To learn more about the fair, see our article about the Pacific National Exhibition.

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