Join the Fun: PNE 2025 Events You Don’t Want to Miss!

We are excited to share with you the amazing 2025 events happening at PNE in Vancouver. It’s time to plan your trips, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a summer full of fun, music, thrills, and special deals!

Playland Opens May 17

Kick off your summer with a burst of energy—Playland opens on May 17. From May 17 to June 26, the park will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM. Then, from June 27 to August 15, it opens Wednesdays through Sundays, same hours, with extended time until 7 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. It's the perfect time for families looking for joy, laughter, and a little thrill!

PNE Fair: August 16 to September 1

The heart of summer arrives on August 16—this is the start of the PNE Fair, running through September 1. Expect colourful displays, familiar favourites, new shows, tasty food, games, and exciting performances—something for everyone to enjoy.

Summer Night Concerts at Pacific Coliseum

At night, the Fair lights up with the Summer Night Concerts at the Pacific Coliseum. This year’s lineup includes a fantastic range of performers:

• August 19: Bleachers
• August 20: Gipsy Kings
• August 21: Mother Mother
• August 22: Flo Rida
• August 23: Leon Bridges
• August 24: Marianas Trench
• August 26: Sean Paul
• August 27: Wilco
• August 28: Foreigner
• August 29: Tom Cochrane
• August 30: Meghan Trainor
• August 31: Atif Aslam (6 PM)

September 1: Rainbow Kitten Surprise (7:30 PM)

Tip: Concert tickets include entrance to the Fair—just be sure to buy online.

Fright Nights: October 3–31

When October arrives, get ready for goosebumps—Fright Nights opens from October 3 to 31. Haunted houses, eerie characters, and hair-raising rides turn the park into a spine-chilling playground. Do you dare to experience it?

Conclusion

From May’s sunny mornings in Playland to August’s bright days and star-studded nights at the PNE Fair, all the way to October’s spooky thrills—PNE 2025 brings joy, music, thrills, and memories. Whether you're chasing wide-eyed wonder, toe-tapping concerts, or a shiver of fright, the fun is real and waiting.

Come and play your way!