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.

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?

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.

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.

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