The Pacific National Exhibition is not only home to Playland, the PNE Fair and Fright Nights, but also to dozens of concerts and other events every year.
In this article we list events happening at the PNE in different months of the year including the PNE Winter Fair which takes place between December 14th and the 23rd in 2022. Playland, meanwhile, takes place from June 3rd until August 18th in 2023, and the PNE Fair runs from August 19th until September 4th.
For the most up-to-date details about what’s happening at the venue, see the official PNE/Playland website.
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Vancouver’s PNE Events and Venues
So many Vancouver events take place at the PNE. Some of them are put on by the Pacific National Exhibition itself, like those mentioned above. Others are independent events and simply rent the PNE’s facilities.
Venues at the PNE include Playland (where all the rides are), Hastings Racecourse, the Pacific Coliseum, the PNE Forum, Hastings Park and the Agrodome.
To learn about the many events that take place at the PNE and its various venues each month, including things like Monster Jam, trade shows and concerts that rent the space, see below.
If you want information specifically about summer and fall events run by the Pacific National Exhibition, then see our articles about Playland, the PNE Fair, PNE Summer Night Concerts and Fright Nights at Halloween.
Annual Events at the PNE
Below is a list of events taking place at the PNE in different months of the year. Our list doesn’t include everything. It does though include some of the best events and our favourites.
(Note: Exact details are subject to change. See official websites for exact information.)
PNE Events in JANUARY
January 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2022
- Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market – a winter market that takes place on Sundays from 10 am until 2 pm in the parking lot by the Hastings Skatepark between November and April.
PNE Events in FEBRUARY
February 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2022
- Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market – a winter market that takes place on Sundays from 10 am until 2 pm in the parking lot by the Hastings Skatepark between November and April.
Late February
- Hoobiyee – the celebration of the Nisga’a First Nation’s New Year takes place at the PNE Forum. (In 2020 the free cultural event happened on the weekend of February 28th and 29th. (In 2021 it didn’t take place because of COVID-19. 2022 details are to be confirmed.)
PNE Events in MARCH
March 5 & 6, 2022
- Vancouver Comics & Toy Show – an annual event featuring close to 200 vendors selling new, used and collectible comics, toys and superhero paraphernalia at the PNE Forum.
March 18 to 20, 2022
- Monster Jam – a monster truck show and competition at the Pacific Coliseum.
March 26, 2022
- André Rieu – the world-famous violinist from the Netherlands has a concert at the Pacific Coliseum accompanied by the Johann Strauss Orchestra.
March 25 to 27, 2022
- Vancouver Mineral and Gem Show – a market-style show featuring vendors displaying and selling jewelry, crystals, rare fossils and more! There are also lectures, door prizes and demos.
Other Events
- Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market – a winter market that takes place on Sundays from 10 am until 2 pm in the parking lot by the Hastings Skatepark between November and April.
- Seasons Festival – a music festival at the Pacific Coliseum. (TBC)
PNE Events in APRIL
April 15 to 16, 2022
- Billy Jean King Cup – a tennis tournament where Canada plays against Latvia in the World Cup of Tennis.
Other Events
- Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market – a winter market that takes place on Sundays from 10 am until 2 pm in the parking lot by the Hastings Skatepark between November and April.
PNE Events in MAY
- Playland – the amusement park with over 20 rides normally starts up for the season this month, although not until June in 2022. Dates and other details for 2023 are to be confirmed.
May 13, 2022
- Kaytranada – the popular producer from Montreal performs at the PNE Forum.
PNE Events in JUNE
- Playland – an amusement park with over 20 rides takes place during June. Expected hours of operation are from 6 pm to 11 pm on Fridays and from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Breakout Festival – a Hip-Hop and R&B music festival that normally happens at the PNE Amphitheatre in June as well as in the fall or early winter.
PNE Events in JULY
July 1-31, 2022
- Playland – Vancouver’s amusement park with over 20 rides takes place on select days in July.
July 9-10, 2022
- Vancouver Craft Beer & Music Festival – an event showcasing craft beer and music. Headliners at the event in 2022 are Bedouin Soundclash and Half Moon Run.
July 23, 2023
- The Cup – a horse racing event with live music and a fashion show at Hastings Racecourse.
July 31, 2022
- HAPPYLAND Festival – a Pride celebration at the PNE with access to Playland rides and performances by Orville Peck, Perfume Genius and more.
PNE Events in AUGUST
August 1-19, 2022
- Playland – the amusement park with over 20 rides takes place during the first three or so weeks of August. Expected hours of operation on Thursdays and Sundays are from 11 am to 5 pm. On Fridays and Saturdays though, hours are likely from 11 am to 5 pm and from 6 pm to 11 pm. (Exact dates and other details to be confirmed.)
August 20-31, 2022
- Pacific National Exhibition (i.e., the PNE Fair) – an event featuring many attractions such as food trucks, rides, a dream home lottery, live performances and agricultural exhibits. The event usually continues until the Labour Day Weekend, with the last day being the holiday Monday. (Exact dates and other details to be confirmed.)
PNE Events in SEPTEMBER
September 1-5, 2022
- Pacific National Exhibition (i.e., the PNE Fair) – an event featuring many attractions such as food trucks, rides, a dream home lottery, live performances and agricultural exhibits. This year it runs from August 20 to September 5.
September 17 & 18, 2022
- Breakout Festival – a Hip-Hop and R&B music festival that normally happens at the PNE Amphitheatre in June as well as in the fall or early winter.
In addition to the above, Playland, the amusement park at the PNE, is usually open on a couple of Saturdays and Sundays after the first weekend in September. Whether that’s the case in 2022, however, is to be confirmed.
PNE Events in OCTOBER
- Harvest Haus – a popular Oktoberfest event in mid-October that has European-style food and drinks for people ages 19+. (2022 dates are September 30th and October 1st.)
- Vancouver Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap – at the PNE Forum. (October 15th & 16th in 2022)
- Vancouver Comic & Toy Show – at the PNE Forum. (TBC)
- Tricks & Treats at Playland – family-friendly rides and Halloween-themed activities. (October 29th & 30th in 2022)
- Fright Nights – featuring a variety of haunted houses and amusement rides, this Halloween event is not for the faint of heart! It usually runs for about 20 days in October. (October 7th to 31st)
PNE Events in NOVEMBER
November 5 & 6, 2022
- Pet Lover Show – a trade show for dogs, cats and other pets. (In past years it has been at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford. This year though it’s at the Pacific Coliseum.
Other Events
- Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market – a winter market that takes place on Sundays in the parking lot by the Hastings Skatepark between November and April.
- Other events in November are to be confirmed.
PNE Events in DECEMBER
December 14 to 23, 2022
- PNE Winter Fair – Christmas lights, music and magical scenes at the venue.
December 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2022
- Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market – a winter market that takes place on Sundays in the parking lot by the Hastings Skatepark between November and April.
The following event took place a couple of years ago, in 2019, and might happen again in the future. The PNE WinterLights event (as mentioned above) happened the last couple of years instead.
- Aurora Winter Festival – a family-friendly Christmas event with rides, a tubing park, market vendors, food trucks, ice skating and live entertainment. In 2019 it took place between November 22nd and December 31st. (This event didn’t take place in 2020. In its place was PNE WinterLights which also happened again in 2021.)
Other Information
For more details about events at the PNE and to purchase tickets check out PNE Events.
For more information about PNE activities in the summer see our article about the Pacific National Exhibition.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- Playland at the PNE
- Playland’s Rides at the PNE
- Fright Nights at the PNE
- Vancouver Shows & Entertainment
- Vancouver Festivals & Events
- Vancouver’s Monthly Calendar
- Entertainment in Vancouver
- Vancouver Theatre Companies and Venues
