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Description
- When: August 22 – September 7, 2026 | Closed August 24 & 31
- Where: Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), Vancouver, BC
- Cost: Opening Weekend (Aug 22–23) $7 for everyone; regular tickets and Fair Season Passes on sale now
- Hosted by: Pacific National Exhibition
The PNE Fair returns for 2026 with a full lineup of new attractions, entertainment, and fair classics running from August 22 to September 7 (closed August 24 and 31). This year's programming mixes internationally touring performers, brand-new shows, and long-running fair traditions, alongside the return of the Summer Night Concerts at the Freedom Mobile Arch and the 2026 PNE Prize Home Lottery. Opening Weekend (August 22–23) offers the lowest admission of the season at $7 per person.
Ticketing
Regular Fair tickets and Fair Season Passes are on sale now, with new perks added to the Season Pass for 2026. Opening Weekend pricing of $7 applies to everyone on August 22 and 23 only.
Fair Calendar
Open daily August 22 – September 7, with the Fair closed on Monday, August 24 and Monday, August 31.
Pacific Coliseum
Wizard of Oz On Ice
A new ice production of the classic story, following Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion through the Land of Oz with full choreography and special effects. Daily at 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 7:30 PM.
Agrodome
The SuperDogs™ Presents: Fairy Tails – 50th Anniversary
A new SuperDogs™ production marking the program's 50th anniversary, blending classic tales with original stories performed by SuperDogs™ athletes and their trainers. Daily at 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM, and 6:45 PM, with an extra 5:00 PM show Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Labour Day. On August 22 and 23 only, shows run at 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM.
British Columbia Tattoo
A large-scale indoor spectacle combining military bands, precision drill teams, pipes and drums, dancers, and cultural performers. Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23 at 6:30 PM only.
Italian Gardens
Westcoast Lumberjack Show
A PNE Fair classic featuring chopping, high-speed chainsaws, cross-cut sawing, log rolling, axe throwing, and spar pole climbing. Daily at 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 5:30 PM.
The Plaza
Dueling Piano Kings
An interactive, all-request piano show spanning classic rock, retro, and Top 40 hits. Nightly at 6:00 PM, 7:15 PM, and 9:45 PM.
Music Bingo™
A free-to-play bingo experience set to hit songs across every era and genre. Daily at 2:00 PM, 3:15 PM, and 5:00 PM.
The Nerveless Nocks – Stratospheric Sensations
A daredevil circus act direct from Switzerland and featured on America's Got Talent, spanning seven generations of performers, including Sky-High Swaypoles, the Giant Space Wheel, and the Tower of Chairs. Daily at 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 7:00 PM.
Lagoon Coca-Cola Stage
Breaking Battle Live
A head-to-head breakdancing competition with a live DJ and MC. Daily at 2:30 PM, 3:45 PM, and 6:00 PM.
The Market presented by Interac
Market Vendors
Indoor and outdoor shopping vendors located in the Forum.
The Safeway Cooking Stage
Three daily cooking demonstrations from top BC chefs, highlighting local ingredients and BC agriculture. Daily in the Market.
Rollerland
Sean Kenney's Animal Super Powers Made with LEGO® Bricks
An exhibition of animal sculptures built from over one million LEGO® bricks, with interactive displays and hands-on building. Daily 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
ColourJam – Live Stage Show
A new high-energy family show blending music, movement, and colour. Daily at 1:15 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:15 PM, and 5:45 PM.
Our Potential. Our Purpose – Exhibit
A travelling exhibition from the Aga Khan Foundation showcasing stories of people addressing inequality, education access, and climate change. Daily 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
BCAA Stage
Cultural Showcase
A celebration of BC's diverse cultural landscape featuring dancers, musicians, and special guests. Daily at 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 5:00 PM.
Music in the Park
Nightly tribute acts and party bands, included with Fair admission. Daily at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM.
Nightly Fireworks
Remix Inferno – A Pyro Music Spectacular
Nightly fireworks combining fire effects, live dancers, and pyrotechnics set to remixed hits. Nightly at 9:45 PM.
On-the-Street Entertainment
PNE Pep Band
High-energy performances throughout the Fairgrounds. Daily at 1:15 PM and 3:45 PM in the Agrodome Plaza, 2:30 PM in The Plaza, and 5:15 PM on the Lagoon Coca-Cola Stage.
Yuki the Juggler
An award-winning juggling and physical comedy street show. Daily at 2:15 PM, 5:45 PM, and 8:00 PM in the Agrodome Plaza (not performing August 22 or 23).
Farm County – The Barns
Open daily 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, the Barns bring fairgoers face-to-face with farm animals and agricultural demonstrations throughout the Fair.
Pig Races
Race times at 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.
The Magic Bean Agricultural Show
A magic and comedy show teaching how food travels from farm to table. Show times at 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM, and 5:30 PM.
Pony Rides
Open daily 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM at the north end of the barn.
Archery in the City
Open daily 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, suitable for first-timers and experienced archers alike.
Heavy Horse Demonstration
Watch draft horses at work in the center ring. Show times at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM.
Kidz Discovery Farm presented by Tim Hortons
Hands-on farm-to-table activities for kids at the south end of the barn.
Meet the Animals & Discover 4-H
Meet 4-H members and their animals — cows, sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits, chickens, and more — throughout the barns.
Plan Your Visit
- Event: PNE Fair 2026
- Date: August 22 – September 7, 2026 (closed August 24 & 31)
- Time: Varies by attraction; Fair grounds generally open 11:00 AM
- Location: Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), Vancouver, BC
- Admission: Opening Weekend $7 (Aug 22–23); regular tickets and Season Passes available
- Website: pne.ca/fair2026
From SuperDogs marking 50 years to nightly fireworks and a full barnyard of farm animals, the 2026 PNE Fair packs 17 days of entertainment, food, and fair classics into one Vancouver summer tradition — with $7 Opening Weekend pricing making it an easy first stop.