Tatus Festival 2025: Celebrating Indigenous Music, Art & Food at the PNE Fair

Event Overview

The Tatus Festival is one of the most exciting additions to the 2025 PNE Fair in Vancouver, celebrating Indigenous culture, music, art, and food. This vibrant two-day festival highlights the creativity and resilience of Indigenous artists, featuring 127 Indigenous performers and an incredible lineup of live music, dance, food, and an expansive art and craft marketplace.

📅 Dates: Friday, August 29 & Saturday, August 30, 2025
🕒 Time: 12:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Location: Festival Park – Freedom Mobile Stage, PNE Fairgrounds, Vancouver
🎟 Admission: Included with your PNE Fair ticket

Festival Highlights

🎶 Live Indigenous Music & Dance

Experience powerful performances by some of the most celebrated Indigenous musicians and groups:

• Crystal Shawanda (Headliner – August 29)

• George Leach and Band (Headliner – August 30)

• JB the First Lady

• Sakanwee Baker

• Hayley Wallis

• Bitterly Divine

• Patrick Calihou

• V’Ni Dansi

• Eaglesong Dancers

• Tsatsu Takaya

• Nisga’a Ts’amiks Traditional Dance Group

• Chout Spirit
  …and many more.

🍲 Indigenous Food & Drinks

Savor authentic flavours at Indigenous food trucks serving bannock, traditional stews, game meats, and fusion dishes that celebrate Indigenous culinary heritage.

🎨 Indigenous Art & Craft Marketplace

Browse a large marketplace showcasing handcrafted jewelry, textiles, carvings, artwork, and cultural items from talented Indigenous artisans across Canada.

Daily Performance Schedule

📅 Friday, August 29, 2025

• 12:30 PM – Welcome

• Shayla Jacobs with Daughters Sariah and Stella

• Pavel Desjarlais

• Eaglesong Dancers

• Tsatsu Takaya

• 2:15 PM – V’Ni Dansi

• 4:00 PM – Sakanwee Baker

• 6:00 PM – JB the First Lady

• 8:00 PM – Crystal Shawanda

📅 Saturday, August 30, 2025

• 12:30 PM – Welcome

• Chout Spirit

• Nisga’a Ts’amiks Traditional Dance Group

• 2:15 PM – Patrick Calihou

• 4:00 PM – Hayley Wallis

• 6:00 PM – Bitterly Divine

• 8:00 PM – George Leach and Band

Why Attend the Tatus Festival?

The Tatus Festival is more than a music event — it is a cultural experience that fosters connection, inclusivity, and education. Visitors can immerse themselves in Indigenous culture, support Indigenous businesses, and enjoy world-class entertainment, all within the lively atmosphere of the PNE Fair 2025.

Location & Tickets

📍 Festival Park – Freedom Mobile Stage
PNE Fairgrounds, Vancouver, BC

🎟️ Tickets: Admission is included with your PNE Fair 2025 ticket. For more information, visit the Official PNE Tatus Festival Page.

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