It’s that time of the year again– the PNE Fair is coming back! A Metro Vancouver Summer truly isn’t complete without a visit to the PNE Fair, and this year they’re going to be bigger than ever. With new programming and entertainment, as well as returning acts, the PNE’s 2025 lineup is sure to wow you.
CONCERTS
The PNE is bringing back their beloved Summer Night Concerts again this year! You can hear the sweet sounds of both pop and rock artists, with performances from some huge names in each respective genre. It’s going to be especially great if you’re a fan of Canadian performers, as there are some real Canadian classics on stage these nights.
We’ve gone into further detail with our article here, but you can find the full list of performing artists below. Tickets are currently on sale here, so snatch them while you can!
- Counting Crows: The Complete Sweets! Tour – August 16
- LYNYRD SKYNYRD – August 17
- Bleachers – August 19
- Gipsy Kings – August 20
- *TO BE ANNOUNCED* – August 21
- Flo Rida – August 22
- Leon Bridges – August 23
- Marianas Trench – August 24
- Sean Paul – August 26
- Wilco – August 27
- Foreigner – August 28
- Tom Cochrane – August 29
- Meghan Trainor – August 30
- *TO BE ANNOUNCED* – August 31
- Rainbow Kitten Surprise – September 1
Do note that there are still two performers that have yet to be announced! Keep your eyes peeled for when the PNE drops their final artists!
THE SUPERDOGS
A childhood staple for many Metro Vancouverites, the legendary SuperDogs will be performing once again! Dogs of all shapes and sizes will be doing spectacular feats of agility and talent that will make you look at your own dog and say, “Why can’t you do that, too?”
For over 40 years, the SuperDogs have been presenting the amazing skills of 100 trainers and their family pets. This year, the SuperDogs’ are bringing the Wild West with their theme Wild Wild Woof! They will be celebrating the country spirit with everyone’s favourite furry friends.
You can find the SuperDogs performing at the Agrodome daily. You can check here for a full schedule breakdown, but generally they will be on stage four times a day.
NEW FOR 2025
There are a couple of things that are completely new to the PNE Fair in 2025, and they are absolutely worth the visit.
First up is the Big Backyard: A Free Play Zone. This area is meant for all those classic backyard games you can play in your very own yard, but just on a way bigger scale. You can absolutely play under the trees, or you can play some hockey, soccer, football, and basketball. Or, you can just chill beneath the shade on a picnic blanket.
You can find The Big Backyard in the Italian Gardens.
Next is the I-Flip Show, an aerial show that features a state-of-the-art quadruple-based structure and stunts that are unbelievably amazing. Some of these stunts include the Tramp-Wall, Power Track, and Aerial Bungee– but there are certainly more. If you like action-packed performances and thrills, you can drop by the Italian Gardens at 12:30pm, 2:30pm, and 5:00pm to see them happen!
And lastly is the Sands of Wonder. This is an international sand sculpture showcase, which presents the talents of world-class sculptors from around the world as they take the humble sand castle and turn it into a true piece of art. The best part: they’re doing it completely live and on a massive scale. This will be happening all day on Miller Drive.
MARKETS, FOOD, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
The PNE Fair isn’t really the PNE Fair without the Market. You can find over 100 vendors both inside and just outside of the Forum building. There is a fantastic mix of everything here– food, art, jewelry, home goods, and gadgets. The Market has it all!
The full list of food vendors hasn’t been announced just yet, so stay tuned for when they come out! But, there will always be the PNE classics, like mini donuts, fried chicken, and lemonade.
There is so much more to do at the PNE than just what we’ve listed. From the Festival Park to the Roadhouse Patio & Bar, Canoe Cultures and KC Bear’s All Canadian Street Party, and the world-class Flying Fools High Dive Show, the PNE is brimming with entertainment.
The PNE Fair will run from August 16 to September 1, 2025, open from 11:00am to 11:00pm, located on 2910 E Hastings St., Vancouver.
Get your tickets now and prepare yourself for a PNE Fair like never before!
