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The Province
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
What's going on at the PNE this summer? Find out here
Hastings Park Fairgrounds will feature everything from SuperDogs and 4-H Clubs to concerts and acrobats this summer The President's Choice Superdog's will appear at 2 pm ,Satuday October 29 at the Moncton Coliseum. Puff Daddy shows his agility ability. GREG AGNEW/TIMES & TRANSCRIPT Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. The Pacific National Exhibition has announced the 2025 fair programming and the mix of perennial favourites and new events is sure to be entertaining for families of all ages. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. 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Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors There is also no way to see it all in one day. What is the PNE Fair? The PNE Fair remains B.C.'s largest and longest-standing ticketed event, a cherished summer tradition for over a century. 'The PNE Fair is where summer memories are made,' says Shelley Frost, President and CEO of the PNE.' We're bringing together the best of what people love, which is incredible music, fresh attractions, family fun, and the kind of community spirit that defines summer in B.C. We can't wait to welcome guests back for another unforgettable Fair.' When is the PNE Fair? The PNE runs Aug. 16 to Sept. 1, daily, from 11 a.m. to last entry at 10 p.m. The fair is closed on Aug. 18 and 25. Who is performing at this year's PNE Fair? The full 2025 Entertainment and Attractions list is below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Summer Night Concerts, Chevrolet Stage, Pacific Coliseum Announced earlier, the full list of performers can be viewed at Vancouver's Queer as Funk plays the PNE Music in the Park concert series Photo by Fubarfoto / PNG Music in the Park, Freedom Mobile Stage: Two shows a night with a variety of genres, 7 & 8:30 p.m. Free with admission. Aug. 16, 17: Bobby Bruce's Nearly Neil & The Solitary Band Aug. 19, 20: DREAMS: Canada's Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Aug. 21: Phonix Dance Band Aug. 22: Queer As Funk Aug. 23, 24: Julio Avila Cuban Band Aug. 26: Eagle Eyes: Tribute to Eagles & Joe Walsh Aug. 27: TriloJay Aug. 28: The Motown Show Aug. 29, 20: TATUS Festival Aug. 31, Sept. 1: Luisa Marshall as Tina Turner What other shows and events are happening this year at the Fair? The SuperDogs present Wild Wild Woof: A SuperDogs Country and Western Spectacle: Dogs of all shapes and sizes display agility skills, speedy races and more. Daily, Agrodome, 1, 3, 5:30, 7:30 p.m. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Big Backyard: A Free Play Zone: Family fun where you can try your hand at hockey, soccer, football, and basketball or simply kick back with a picnic on the grass and soak up the summer shade. I-Flip Show: The ultimate aerial show, with Aerial Bungee, Tramp-Wall, Power Track, and more. Daily 12:30, 2:30 & 5 p.m. For the Love of Drag presents 'Drag me to the Big Top: An 'over-the-top camp under the Big Top. Daily, 2:30, 4 & 5:30 p.m. at Roadhouse Patio & Bar. Duelling Piano Kings: An all-request showdown between two ace pianists. Nightly, 6:30, 7:45 & 9:15 p.m. at Roadhouse Patio & Bar. Sands of Wonder: 2025 Interntional Sand Sculpting Showcase: World-class sculptors from around the globe transform towering dunes of sand into art. Live and in real time. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. KC Bear's all-Canadian Street Party : Join host KC Bear for dancing, singing and more along the boulevard. Daily, 1:45 & 4 p.m. Miller Drive The Flying Fools High Dive Show: Watch top divers drop from 80 feet in the air into fairly shallow water. Daily, 2, 4:30 & 7 p.m. at the Lagoon Cultural Showcase: Celebrate B.C.'s diverse cultural makeup with dancing, music and more from various groups. Daily, 12:30, 2, 3:30 & 5 p.m. at Festival Park, Freedom Mobile Stage. Remix Inferno — A Pyro Music Spectacular: Pyrotechnics, fire dancing, music mash-ups and more in a sound, light and fire show. Nightly, 9:45 p.m. Festival Park, Freedom Mobile Stage. Street Performers: Music, comedy and more around the fairgrounds. PNE Pep Band: daily, 1, 2, 3:30 & 4:45 p.m. in various locations Mariachi Los Dorados: Daily 5:30 p.m. at Lagoon; 6:30 p.m., Roadhouse Corner, 8 p.m. at Agrodome Plaza Disco Ballers: Daily 5:30 p.m. at Rollerland Corner; 6:30 p.m. at Agrodome Plaze Mini Rockers: Daily 12:15 p.m. at Agrodome Plaze; 3 p.m. at Miller Drive This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. PNE Prize Home Lottery Display: Check out the PNE Prize Home Display lot and do a digital walk-through of the 2025 PNE Prize Home. See subsidiary prizing ranging from Cadillac and Chevrolet Vehicles, a Woody's RV Travel Trailer, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle from Trev Deeley, Holland America Cruises and a Beachcomber Hot Tub. All day in the Prize Home Lot. Canoe Cultures: The Canoe Cultures Society is an Indigenous-led non-profit society dedicated to the art and culture of the Canoe. Come to see live demonstrations of traditional Canoe carving techniques as young Indigenous carvers demonstrate their skills on a new canoe and display completed canoes. Also learn and explore traditional Indigenous arts and crafts at our Indigenous Artists demo. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Market powered by Interact Corp: Over 90 different vendors selling a wide range of products. Daily in the Forum The Safeway Cooking Stage: Three daily presentations from some of BC's top chefs promoting locally produced ingredients. Daily, 2, 4 & 6:30 p.m. in the Market PNE Express Train presented by TransLink: Ride a train to the quiet zone around the duck pond an local tree forest. $2 or 1 ride coupon. Catch the train near the entrance to Playland Agriculture at the Fair : The agricultural area goes back to the very first Fair in 1910. See barnyard animals, learn about B.C.'s agricultural sector at the Kidz Discovery Farm, the 4-H Festival, the PNE Chef's Garden, Kids Discovery Farm by Tim Hortons and other displays from our partners at the B.C. Dairy Association, B.C. Cattlemen's Association, and B.C. Egg Marketing Board among others. Aug. 16, 17, free with admission at PNE Livestock Barns This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The pig races at the 2016 Fair at the PNE Photo by Gerry Kahrmann / PNG Farm Country: A showcase of B.C. agriculture with varied events in PNE Livestock Barns. Pig Races: Daily, 12, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. Magic Show: Daily 1:30, 3:30 & 5:30 p.m. Pony Rides: Aug. 19 — Sept. 1, 11 a.m. — 8 p.m. Archery: Aug. 19-Sept. 1, 11 a.m. — 10 p.m. Horse Demo Show: Aug. 22- Sept. 1, 1, 3 & 5 p.m. When do tickets for the PNE Fair go on sale? Advance ticket pricing ranges from $7 to $20 or at the gate from $9 to $25. A Playland Ride pass ranges from $44 to $55, depending on which pass is selected. A full-season pass is available starting at $65. Tickets and info: For more information on the PNE Fair, visit the Read More Columnists Vancouver Canucks News CFL News
Vancouver Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
What's going on at the PNE this summer? Find out here
The Pacific National Exhibition has announced the 2025 fair programming and the mix of perennial favourites and new events is sure to be entertaining for families of all ages. There is also no way to see it all in one day. The PNE runs Aug. 16 to Sept. 1, daily, from 11 a.m. to last entry at 10 p.m. The fair is closed on Aug. 18 and 25. Advance ticket pricing ranges from $7 to $20 or at the gate from $9 to $25. A Playland Ride pass ranges from $44 to $55, depending on which pass is selected. A full-season pass is available starting at $65. Tickets and info: The PNE Fair remains B.C.'s largest and longest-standing ticketed event, a cherished summer tradition for over a century. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'The PNE Fair is where summer memories are made,' says Shelley Frost, President and CEO of the PNE.' We're bringing together the best of what people love, which is incredible music, fresh attractions, family fun, and the kind of community spirit that defines summer in B.C. We can't wait to welcome guests back for another unforgettable Fair.' Summer Night Concerts, Chevrolet Stage, Pacific Coliseum Announced earlier, the full list of performers can be viewed at . • Music in the Park, Freedom Mobile Stage: Two shows a night with a variety of genres, 7 & 8:30 p.m. Free with admission. Aug. 16, 17: Bobby Bruce's Nearly Neil & The Solitary Band Aug. 19, 20: DREAMS: Canada's Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Aug. 21: Phonix Dance Band Aug. 22: Queer As Funk Aug. 23, 24: Julio Avila Cuban Band Aug. 26: Eagle Eyes: Tribute to Eagles & Joe Walsh Aug. 27: TriloJay Aug. 28: The Motown Show Aug. 29, 20: TATUS Festival Aug. 31, Sept. 1: Luisa Marshall as Tina Turner The SuperDogs present Wild Wild Woof: A SuperDogs Country and Western Spectacle: Dogs of all shapes and sizes display agility skills, speedy races and more. Daily, Agrodome, 1, 3, 5:30, 7:30 p.m. The Big Backyard: A Free Play Zone : Family fun where you can try your hand at hockey, soccer, football, and basketball or simply kick back with a picnic on the grass and soak up the summer shade. I-Flip Show : The ultimate aerial show, with Aerial Bungee, Tramp-Wall, Power Track, and more. Daily 12:30, 2:30 & 5 p.m. For the Love of Drag presents 'Drag me to the Big Top : An 'over-the-top camp under the Big Top. Daily, 2:30, 4 & 5:30 p.m. at Roadhouse Patio & Bar. The Flying Fools High Dive Show : Watch top divers drop from 80 feet in the air into fairly shallow water. Daily, 2, 4:30 & 7 p.m. at the Lagoon Cultural Showcase : Celebrate B.C.'s diverse cultural makeup with dancing, music and more from various groups. Daily, 12:30, 2, 3:30 & 5 p.m. at Festival Park, Freedom Mobile Stage. Remix Inferno — A Pyro Music Spectacular : Pyrotechnics, fire dancing, music mash-ups and more in a sound, light and fire show. Nightly, 9:45 p.m. Festival Park, Freedom Mobile Stage. Street Performers : Music, comedy and more around the fairgrounds. — PNE Pep Band: daily, 1, 2, 3:30 & 4:45 p.m. in various locations — Mariachi Los Dorados: Daily 5:30 p.m. at Lagoon; 6:30 p.m., Roadhouse Corner, 8 p.m. at Agrodome Plaza — Disco Ballers: Daily 5:30 p.m. at Rollerland Corner; 6:30 p.m. at Agrodome Plaze — Mini Rockers: Daily 12:15 p.m. at Agrodome Plaze; 3 p.m. at Miller Drive PNE Prize Home Lottery Display : Check out the PNE Prize Home Display lot and do a digital walk-through of the 2025 PNE Prize Home. See subsidiary prizing ranging from Cadillac and Chevrolet Vehicles, a Woody's RV Travel Trailer, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle from Trev Deeley, Holland America Cruises and a Beachcomber Hot Tub. All day in the Prize Home Lot. Canoe Cultures : The Canoe Cultures Society is an Indigenous-led non-profit society dedicated to the art and culture of the Canoe. Come to see live demonstrations of traditional Canoe carving techniques as young Indigenous carvers demonstrate their skills on a new canoe and display completed canoes. Also learn and explore traditional Indigenous arts and crafts at our Indigenous Artists demo. The Market powered by Interact Corp : Over 90 different vendors selling a wide range of products. Daily in the Forum The Safeway Cooking Stage : Three daily presentations from some of BC's top chefs promoting locally produced ingredients. Daily, 2, 4 & 6:30 p.m. in the Market PNE Express Train presented by TransLink : Ride a train to the quiet zone around the duck pond an local tree forest. $2 or 1 ride coupon. Catch the train near the entrance to Playland Agriculture at the Fair : The agricultural area goes back to the very first Fair in 1910. See barnyard animals, learn about B.C.'s agricultural sector at the Kidz Discovery Farm, the 4-H Festival, the PNE Chef's Garden, Kids Discovery Farm by Tim Hortons and other displays from our partners at the B.C. Dairy Association, B.C. Cattlemen's Association, and B.C. Egg Marketing Board among others. Aug. 16, 17, free with admission at PNE Livestock Barns Farm Country: A showcase of B.C. agriculture with varied events in PNE Livestock Barns. — Pig Races: Daily, 12, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. — Magic Show: Daily 1:30, 3:30 & 5:30 p.m. — Pony Rides: Aug. 19 — Sept. 1, 11 a.m. — 8 p.m. — Archery: Aug. 19-Sept. 1, 11 a.m. — 10 p.m. — Horse Demo Show: Aug. 22- Sept. 1, 1, 3 & 5 p.m. For more information on the PNE Fair, visit the .
CTV News
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
The PNE Fair Celebrates Its 115th Year
Vancouver Watch CTV Morning Live gets a sweet preview of the exhilarating programming in store for this year's PNE Fair with President & CEO, Shelley Frost!
Vancouver Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
PNE 2025: Here are the Summer Night Concerts headliners and ticket info
The Summer Night Concerts series at the PNE has announced its lineup. The diverse musical offering is a highlight of the annual Pacific National Exhibition and admission to the fair is included with the purchase of a concert ticket. Concerts are set for Pacific Coliseum from Aug. 16-Sept. 1. The fair is closed Aug. 18 and 25. The full entertainment program will be announced in May and you can find more information on the events and exhibits at the PNE Fair, visit . Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Aug. 16: Counting Crows — The Complete Sweets! Tour: Playing the hits from August and Everything After and more. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 17: Lynyrd Skynyrd : Southern rock rulers will give the people what they want when they yell 'play Freebird.' Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 19: Bleachers : Grammy winning songwriter Jack Antonoff, who has worked with Taylor Swift, Lorde and Lana Del Rey, leads this band. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 20: Gypsy Kings feat. Nicolas Reyes : Flamenco pop stars bring the music of Spain to a Vancouver summer night. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 21: TBA Aug. 22: Flo Rida : Multi-platinum rapper plays hip-hop hits like Low and Right Round. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 23: Leon Bridges : Grammy winning Texas retro soul singer known for his sweet voice and smooth arrangements. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 24: Marianas Trench : Top-charting Fraser Valley pop act are known for hum-along songs and high-energy shows. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 26: Sean Paul : Dancehall star from Jamaica brings his brand of uptempo dance beats to get the crowd moving. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 27: Wilco : Classic rock act and winners of several Grammy Awards known for its alt-country sounds. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 28: Foreigner : The band behind such monster hits as I Want to Know What Love Is, Urgent and Dirty White Boy rocks out seventies style. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 29: Tom Cochrane : Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee sings about baseball and the road of life, as well as the Lunatic Fringe. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 30: Meghan Trainor : Fans will finally get to see whether it is All About That Bass or not. Click HERE for tickets. Aug. 31: TBA Sept. 1: Rainbow Kitten Surprise : American alt-rock act form North Carolina released its latest single, titled Espionage, on Valentine's Day. Click HERE for tickets. Tickets for most Summer Night Concerts shows will go on public sale Friday, May 9, at 10 a.m. via , and will start at $59.25. Presale tickets for TicketLeaders go on sale Thursday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. If there's an artist that catches your eye, check their website or sign up for their mailing list as some will also have artist-specific presale codes available, too. The 2025 Summer Night Concerts take place at the PNE Coliseum (100 North Renfrew St., Vancouver) located on the PNE fairgrounds during the fair. Tickets to the Summer Night Concert ticket come with a free PNE Fair admission ticket if purchased online, according to the event website. Fair Gate Passes do not include access to the Summer Night Concerts and Summer Night Concert tickets purchased at the gate do not include free admission to the PNE Fair. Any other questions about the 2022 PNE or the Summer Night Concerts? Email us and we'll try to find an answer for you. -With files from Stephanie Ip sderdeyn@
