The PNE Fair returns this August, and music fans are in for a treat!
The PNE, which runs from August 22 to September 7 this year, has released their full summer concert lineup. For the first time ever, Summer Night Concerts will be held at the newly built Freedom Mobile Arch!
This year’s lineup promises an unforgettable celebration of music, featuring some of the biggest names in rock, pop, hip-hop, and more!
“As North America’s newest state-of-the-art open-air venue, the Freedom Mobile Arch will officially debut as Western Canada’s premier outdoor concert destination, offering enhanced sightlines, premium acoustics, and an elevated fan experience,” said the PNE in a release.
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Blue Rodeo, one of Canada’s most beloved and influential bands, will open this year’s lineup on August 22nd. In 2023, they delivered a memorable final performance that marked the closing of the historic PNE Amphitheatre. Now, in a fitting full-circle moment, they return to help usher in a new era at the Freedom Mobile Arch.
Here is the full 2026 PNE summer concert lineup:
- Saturday, August 22: Blue Rodeo
- Sunday, August 23: The Guess Who
- Tuesday, August 25: The Beaches
- Wednesday, August 26: Nelly
- Thursday, August 27: Zedd
- Friday, August 28: Mt. Joy
- Saturday, August 29: Cynthia Erivo with the VSO
- Sunday, August 30: Punjabi Versa
- Tuesday, September 1: Train
- Wednesday, September 2: Barenaked Ladies
- Thursday, September 3: “Weird Al” Yankovic
- Friday, September 4: Earth, Wind & Fire
- Saturday, September 5: Pierce the Veil
- Sunday, September 6: Sarah McLachlan
- Monday, September 7: Boy George & Culture Club
Admission to the Fair is free with the purchase of a concert ticket. Tickets start as low at $49 plus fee and can be purchased through TicketLeader here.