Flower Pot Characters at the PNE

The PNE Fair is one of the biggest summer events in Vancouver with concerts, rides and all sorts of entertainment options.

For the event’s official website, visit pne.ca.

TIP: If you plan to go to the PNE Fair more than a couple of times, then definitely considering getting a season pass. They are a really good deal, especially after you consider some of their extra benefits which include a pair of extra tickets for a friend, a pizza and game voucher, and complimentary tickets to Fright Nights! Season passes in 2026 start at just $90.

For full details about season passes for both Playland and the PNE Fair, see the PNE.ca website.

This article includes the following information about the PNE Fair:

The PNE Fair in Vancouver

The PNE Fair is a big end-of-summer event each year. While there are PNE events during other seasons, the summer fair is by far the biggest. It runs for a couple of weeks from mid-August until the beginning of September.

In 2026 the fair runs from August 22nd until September 7th.

Check out our Pacific National Exhibition article or visit the official pne.ca website for full details about the PNE. Or, continue reading below to learn more about this year’s summer fair.

The PNE Fair

Location and Admission

The PNE takes place in Hastings Park at 2901 East Hastings Street. In 2026 the fair opens on Saturday, August 22nd, and closes on the Labour Day Monday of September 7th.

Prices for admission to the venue at the gate in 2026 are $25 for adults (19+), $16 for seniors and teenagers, and $9 for children between the ages of 4 and 12. If you purchase your tickets in advance online, however, you can save between $2 and $5 depending on your age. Children ages 3 and under are always free.

There are typically a variety of special offers available too. For example, admission to the fair on the opening weekend was just $7 per person last year. TransLink Fridays were on August 22nd and 29th, which was when you could get two-for-one admission if you showed your Compass Card at the gate. 2026 details are to be confirmed.

Of course, guests who want to also go on the Playland rides have to buy a ride pass which costs either $44 or $55 depending on which rides they want to go on. This is in addition to the above prices.

Visit the PNE Fair‘s official website for full details about the event.

Live Entertainment Schedule

There’s a variety of live entertainment every day at the PNE Fair. Most of the performances during the day are free to attend with general admission. Some concerts at night, however, cost extra.

Summer Night Concerts

One of the fair’s highlights each year is the Summer Concert Series. When purchased online, tickets for the special night concerts include general admission to the PNE. Below is the concert schedule for 2026.

Saturday, August 22nd: Blue Rodeo
Sunday, August 23rd: The Guess Who
Tuesday, August 25th: The Beaches
Wednesday, August 26th: Nelly
Thursday, August 27th: Zedd
Friday, August 28th, 2026 – Mt. Joy
Saturday, August 29th, 2026 – Cynthia Erivo with the VSO
Sunday, August 30th, 2026 – Punjabi Virsa
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 – Train
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 – Barenaked Ladies
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 – “Weird Al” Yankovic
Friday, September 4th, 2026 – Earth, Wind & Fire
Saturday, September 5th, 2026 – Pierce The Veil
Sunday, September 6th, 2026 – Sarah McLachlan
Monday, September 7th, 2026 – Boy George & Culture Club

Free Concerts and Entertainment

Admission to the PNE Fair includes access to lots of different shows and concerts. This year there’s live music on the BCAA Stage, along with dog shows at the Agrodome and performances of the Wizard of Oz at Pacific Coliseum, among much more.

Music in the Park

Below are the artists performing free concerts on the BCAA Stage in 2026. They play at 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm each day.

Saturday, August 22nd – Luisa Marshall as TINA TURNER
Sunday, August 23rd – Bobby Bruce’s Nearly Neil & The Solitary Band
Tuesday, August 25th – ODYSSEY
Wednesday, August 26th – The Paperboys
Thursday, August 27th – The Motown Show
Friday, August 28th – TriloJay
Saturday, August 29th – Julio Avila Cuban Band
Sunday, August 30th – Phonix Dance Band
Tuesday, September 1st – Coca Jafro
Wednesday, September 2nd – Steelin’ In The Years: A Tribute to the Music of Steely Dan
Thursday, September 3rd – Queer as Funk
Sunday, September 6th – Moondance: The Van Morrison Songbook
Monday, September 7th – Side One

Visit the PNE Fair‘s official website for full details about the event.

Tatus Festival

The Tatus Festival took place at the PNE Fair on September 4th and 5th in 2026. It’s a celebration of Indigenous cultures with a variety of special activities. There are over 100 Indigenous artists featured over the two days. The event includes live music, Indigenous food trucks, and arts and craft vendors.

The entertainment schedules from both days of last year’s Tatus Festival are below. The schedule for 2026 has not yet been released as of mid-July.

Friday, August 29th, 2025

12:30 pm – Welcome featuring Shayla Jacobs with Daughters Sariah and Stella, as well as Pavel Desjarlais, Eaglesong Dancers and Tsatsu Takaya
2:15 pm – V’Ni Dansi
4:00 pm – Sakanwee Baker
6:00 pm – JB the First Lady
8:00 pm – Crystal Shawanda

Saturday, August 30th, 2025

12:30 pm – Welcome featuring Chout Spirit and Nisga’a Ts’amiks Traditional Dance Group
2:15 pm – Patrick Calihou
4:00 pm – Hayley Wallis
6:00 pm – Bitterly Divine
8:00 pm – George Leach and Band

Visit PNE.ca for the event’s official website.

Remix Inferno

After the Music in the Park concerts finish each night, there are more performances to enjoy. Remix Inferno shows take place on the same BCAA Stage at 9:45 pm. It’s an energetic celebration with pyrotechnics and musical mashups.

SuperDogs

Fun dog shows are held at the Agrodome every day during the fair. The SuperDogs perform amazing and entertaining tricks for all to see. The daily shows run 12:30 pm, 3:00 pm and 6:45 pm, with there also being a show at 5:00 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Wizard of Oz on Ice

Dorothy and friends perform their classic tale in a unique way inside the Pacific Coliseum: on skates! At 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 7:30 pm each day a production of the Wizard of Oz is performed with dynamic ice skating choreography.

Visit the PNE Fair‘s official website for full details about the event.

Other Fair Features and Events

The PNE has a lot to offer each year. There are daily exhibits and attractions throughout the park to enjoy. This year’s list includes a public market with close to 100 vendors, cooking demonstrations, a huge number of baby farm animals, and much more.

There are other special events during the fair as well. The schedule for some of these in 2026 is as follows:

British Columbia Tattoo – a military band performance inside the Agrodome (August 22nd and 23rd).
Dueling Piano Kings – two talented piano players take song requests from the audience and try to best play it on the keys.
Music Bingo – daily bingo games where instead of numbers, players cross out hit songs as they play.
Safeway Cooking Stage – chefs led daily demonstrations at 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm in the market.
The Nerveless Nocks – these “stratospheric sensations” perform their acrobatic daredevil act three times each day at The Plaza.
Westcoast Lumberjack Show – daily shows that feature chainsaws, log rolling, axe throwing and other entertainment.

Visit PNE.ca for the event’s official website.

The PNE Fair

PNE Prize Home Lottery

One of the biggest drawcards each year at the fair is the PNE Prize Home Lottery. Tickets for the lottery are purchased online and there are multiple draws with different prizes. Prizes up for grabs in 2026 include cars, motorcycles, shopping sprees, and thousands of dollars in cash. The grand prize is a $2.3 million home in Surrey.

There are multiple draws for smaller prizes done in the build-up to the finale. There is also a 50/50 draw with tickets that are sold separately. The 50/50 draw winner in 2025 walked away with $803,295!

Flags and Roller Coaster at the PNE

PNE Rides

There are nearly 30 rides available in the amusement park section of the PNE. They include old favourites like the Hellevator, Enterprise and Log Flume.

A relatively new ride that debuted at Playland in 2024 is the ThunderVolt. This ride replaced the old corkscrew roller coaster from a few years ago. ThunderVolt seats 12 riders at a time and it’s the fastest fully electric roller coaster in the country. The track is 380 metres long and includes an 18-metre drop.

For guests who want to go on all the rides (including the ThunderVolt), the Thrill Pass is the must-purchase item. Those looking for the more kid-friendly rides can choose the Fun Pass which is around $10 cheaper.

Check out our Playland Rides article for more details about all the rides.

Visit the PNE Fair‘s official website for full details about the event.

PNE Thundervolt Coaster