The PNE Summer Night Concerts lineup is here! Featuring Blondie, BTO, Ludacris, Barenaked Ladies, Brad Paisley, The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters, and more! This season your Summer Night Concert ticket comes with a complimentary PNE Fair admission ticket.
Note all of the shows will be taking place inside the Pacific Coliseum while the new outdoor amphitheatre is being built (set to open in 2026).
PNE Summer Night Concerts Lineup
Fair Gate Passes do not include access to the Summer Night Concerts. Pre-Sale starts Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 10:00am and tickets go on sale Friday, April 12, 2024 at 10:00am. Tickets are only available through TicketLeader.
Saturday, August 17 – Burton Cummings & his Band with Colin James
Sunday, August 18 – Amanda Marshall with special guest Serena Ryder
Tuesday, August 20 – Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Wednesday August 21 – Blondie
Thursday, August 22 – John Fogerty
Friday, August 23 – Brad Paisley
Saturday August 24 – *To Be Announced*
Sunday August 25 – Charlotte Cardin
Tuesday, August 27 – The Commodores with The Pointer Sisters
Wednesday, August 28 – Flo Rida
Thursday, August 29 – Blue Rodeo
Friday, August 30 – Ludacris
Saturday, August 31 – Punjabi Virsa Night 2024
Featuring the talents of three virtuoso brothers: Manmohan Waris, Kamal Heer, and Sangtar.
Sunday, September 1 – Barenaked Ladies
Monday, September 2 – I Love the 90’s Tour featuring Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, All-4-One
The Summer Night Concerts will run every evening the Fair is open, starting on Saturday August 17th on the Chevrolet Stage in the Pacific Coliseum.
The Fair will be closed on, August 19th and August 26th. The PNE Fair’s full entertainment program will be announced in May.
About the PNE
Owned by the City of Vancouver, the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) is a healthy and vibrant non-profit organization dedicated to delivering over 3 million visitors a year with memorable experiences through access to first-class cultural, music, sporting and family entertainment events, as well as access to public space for passive recreation.
Founded in 1910, the PNE’s home is Hastings Park, a multi-facility venue in Vancouver where the organization manages four activity streams: the annual PNE Fair, Playland Amusement Park, Park Care and Facility Maintenance and an expansive portfolio of year-round events. All revenues generated are invested back into park space, community programs and non-revenue generating educational and entertainment experiences.
PAW Patrol Live is coming to Vancouver for five “Heroes Unite” shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre – and you can enter to win tickets. This is your chance to be an honourary member of the pack and help Ryder and his team of pups face their greatest challenge yet.
PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite in Vancouver
Dates and Times:
Saturday, May 18th at 10:00am, 2:00pm and 6:00pm
Sunday, May 19th at 11:00am and 3:00pm
Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (630 Hamilton St, Vancouver)
PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” follows Ryder and the PAW Patrol pups as they face their greatest challenge yet. When Mayor Humdinger clones Robo Dog, chaos ensues all over the world. It’s up to the PAW Patrol to catch the clones, rescue Robo Dog, and show that when the going gets “ruff,” lending a paw makes you the ultimate top hero!
Enter to Win
We’re giving away a family 4-pack of tickets to see PAW Patrol Live in Vancouver on May 18th, here’s how you can enter to win:
*To use the promo code: Enter your code (PAWCA5) to receive $5 off PER TICKET. Subject to availability. Limit 8 tickets per customer. Offer excludes VIP. Cannot be combined with other offers or on previously purchased tickets. Additional fees may apply. No cash value. Other restrictions may apply.
The Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade will take place Saturday April 13th in South Vancouver, and everyone is invited to join the Sikh community in celebration.
Khalsa Diwan Society Photo
Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00pm
Location: E 49 Avenue between Main & Fraser Street
The Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade is one of the largest Sikh parades in the world! Vancouver’s Nagar Kirtan (religious procession) started in 1979 to celebrate the revelation of the Khalsa in 1699. Attendees of all cultures are welcome at this celebratory event, which features a large number of floats, community performers, songs and live music.
Parade Route & Road Closures
The Parade will proceed from the Ross Street Temple (8000 Ross St, Vancouver) at 11:00am, turn onto Marine Drive, Main Street, follow along East 49th Street, Turn right onto Fraser Street, then onto East 57th Ave and then follow back along Ross towards the Temple for 5:30pm.
To accommodate the parade, road closures will be in effect on Saturday, April 13, from 10:00am to 6:00pm on the following streets:
Main St closed from E 49th Ave to SE Marine Dr
Fraser St closed from E 41st Ave to SE Marine Dr
Westbound SE Marine Dr closed from Knight St to Main St
Free vegetarian meals, prepared by volunteers, are served by families along the route. This practise is in-line with the concept of Langar Seva (blessed food/communal meal and selfless service). In BC and around the world, this tradition carries forward in every Gurdwara.
“For many thousands of years, Vaisakhi has been the time when farmers have put their sickles to harvest and celebrated the coming of a new year. Since 1699, the Sikhs have had a further reason to celebrate at this time of the year. Now Vaisakhi is celebrated with even more energy, pomp and fanfare. It has become a holy day to mark the birth of the Khalsa fraternity.” Learn more here.
Shop local and in season at Vancouver Farmers Markets and more around Metro Vancouver. Showcasing the best of fresh, local food while focusing on community connections, shop any of these Vancouver and Metro Vancouver farmers markets this summer season:
Vancouver Summer Farmers Markets
As one of the largest farmers market organization in Canada, VFM operates nine markets throughout the year, playing a vital role in supporting local food systems and enhancing food security in communities. In 2023 alone, markets in Vancouver served 668,435 customers and facilitated over $15.8 million in sales for local farmers.
Across the province in 2023, $118.51 million was spent by farmers market shoppers at local, neighbouring businesses (source) a 61% growth from 2012, demonstrating the incredibly supportive impact that farmers markets have on other local businesses!
Theatre Under the Stars presents 2024 summer season, featuring CATS and School of Rock, on stage July 5 to August 24, 2024, at Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl.
Theatre Under the Stars in Stanley Park
Date: July 5 to August 24, 2024 (opening nights July 10 and 11)
Time: All shows begin at 8:00pm except on Fireworks Nights (July 20, 24, and 27) when shows begin at 7:00pm
Location: Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park (610 Pipeline Rd, Vancouver)
Tickets: Earlybird subscription packs on sale online or by calling 1-800-514-3849 now through May 17.
Earlybird single tickets on sale online May 23 to June 19. Regular single and subscription pack tickets go on sale online June 20.
From one of the longest-running musicals of all time to a feel-good tribute to rock ‘n roll, Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) invites audiences to dream big and live boldly this summer. Enjoy CATS and School of Rock on stage at the Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park this summer.
CATS will be directed by Ashley Wright, who makes his TUTS debut, and choreographed by Julie Murphy. The creative duo will bring a synergistic energy and love for storytelling to this groundbreaking production. A director, actor, and playwright, Wright has directed for Edmonton’s Freewill Shakespeare Festival and Citadel Theatre. Murphy is a Vancouver-based dancemaker, who has choreographed more than 200 dance pieces for live performance. CATS’ music director will be Sean Bayntun, who has worked with TUTS as rehearsal pianist, orchestra player, guest conductor, and as music director for The Prom, in 2023.
Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock is a high-voltage, exuberantly loud, feel-good show that showcases the strength of coming together and the irrepressible power of rock ‘n roll. The musical follows wannabe rock star Dewey Finn. Kicked out of his band and facing eviction we watch as he seizes the opportunity to make some quick cash when he’s mistaken for a substitute teacher at a straight-laced, uptight private school. Avoiding the prying eyes of the school’s principal and parents, Dewey teaches his classroom the one thing he knows best: How to rock! In partnership with School of Rock Vancouver, the show will feature local youth musicians in its ensemble cast.
TUTS offers its two-show subscription pack – allowing audiences to secure their seats to both productions for one great price – on sale now through May 17. Subscriptions are $90 for adults and $60 for youth ages 5-12, and include premium tickets to both productions, souvenir programs, and exchange insurance for both nights. Early bird single tickets, from $20, will go on sale May 23.
