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. This includes things like Happyland, Playland, the PNE Fair, Fright Nights, the PNE Winter Fair, and other events.
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
- Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market – a winter market that takes place on Sundays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm in the parking lot by the Hastings Skatepark between November and April. (Note: The market didn’t happen in the winter of 2024/2025. Whether it does or not during the 2025/2026 season is to be confirmed.)
PNE Events in FEBRUARY
- Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market – a winter market that takes place on Sundays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm in the parking lot by the Hastings Skatepark between November and April. (Note: The market didn’t happen in the winter of 2024/2025. Whether it does or not during the 2025/2026 season is TBC.)
PNE Events in MARCH
March 21st to 23rd, 2025
- Monster Jam – a monster truck show and competition at the Pacific Coliseum.
Other Events
- Hoobiyee – the celebration of the Nisga’a First Nation’s New Year takes place at the PNE Forum.
- Vancouver Mineral and Gem Show – a market-style show featuring vendors displaying and selling jewelry, crystals, rare fossils and more at the PNE Forum! There are also lectures, door prizes and demos. (TBC)
- Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market – a winter market that takes place on Sundays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm in the parking lot by the Hastings Skatepark between November and April. (Note: The market didn’t happeni in the winter of 2024/2025. Whether it does or not during the 2025/2026 season is TBC.)
PNE Events in APRIL
April 5th and 6th, 2025
- Vancouver Comics & Toy Show – a biannual event featuring close to 200 vendors selling new, used and collectible comics, toys and superhero paraphernalia at the PNE Forum.
Other Events
- Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market – a winter market that takes place on Sundays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm in the parking lot by the Hastings Skatepark between November and April. (Note: The market didn’t happen in the winter of 2024/2025. Whether it does or not during the 2025/2026 season is TBC.)
PNE Events in MAY
May 17th and 18th, 2025
- Foundation 13.0 – a music festival featuring electronic dance music at the PNE Centre Grounds.
May 17th to August 15th, 2025
- Playland – an amusement park with over 20 rides takes place on select dates this month.
PNE Events in JUNE
May 17th to August 15th, 2025
- Playland – an amusement park with over 20 rides takes place on select dates this month.
June 4th to 8th, 2025
- Crystal at Cirque du Soleil – the world-famous circus company is at the Pacific Coliseum.
PNE Events in JULY
July 12th, 2025
- Vancouver Craft Beer & Music Festival – an event showcasing craft beer and music at the PNE Fairgrounds.
July 19th, 2025
- The Cup – a horse racing event with live music and a fashion show at Hastings Racecourse.
July 26th, 2025
- Punchbowl Festival – drinks, tacos and live music at the PNE Forum.
May 17th to August 15th, 2025
- Playland – an amusement park with over 20 rides takes place on select dates this month.
PNE Events in AUGUST
May 17th to August 15th, 2025
- Playland – an amusement park with over 20 rides takes place on select dates this month.
August 16th to September 1st, 2025
- 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.
Other Events
- HAPPYLAND – an event celebrating Pride Week and Vancouver’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. (TBC)
PNE Events in SEPTEMBER
August 16th to September 1st, 2025
- 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. It runs until the end of the Labour Day Long Weekend.
PNE Events in OCTOBER
October 3rd and 4th, 2025
- Harvest Haus – a popular Oktoberfest event with European-style food and drinks for people ages 19+ at the PNE Forum.
October 25th to 26th, 2025
- Vancouver Comic & Toy Show – the event takes place at the PNE Forum.
Other Events
- Fright Nights – featuring a variety of haunted houses and amusement rides, this Halloween event is not for the faint of heart!
- Vancouver Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap – winter sports equipment sales at the PNE Forum. (TBC)
PNE Events in NOVEMBER
- 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. (TBC)
PNE Events in DECEMBER
- PNE Winter Fair – Christmas lights, music and magical scenes at the venue. (TBC)
- Make It Vancouver Craft Show – a Christmas craft market featuring hundreds of vendors at the PNE Forum. All of the items are handmade by local vendors.(TBC)
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
