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Description
- When: Friday, September 4 – Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Where: PNE Fair, Vancouver, BC
- Cost: Included with PNE Fair admission
- Hosted by: Canoe Cultures Society, presented as part of the 2026 PNE Fair
The Tatus Festival returns to the PNE Fair for its signature weekend, bringing together Indigenous artists, makers, performers, chefs, and community members for two days of music, food, art, and celebration. Presented by Canoe Cultures Society, the festival serves as the centerpiece of a broader Indigenous cultural activation running throughout the PNE Fair from August 22 to September 7, 2026.
Performance Schedule
Both days of live music and cultural performances are hosted by Emcee Chatman Shaw.
Friday, September 4
- 12:30 PM — Welcome, with performances from Shayla Jacobs (with daughters Sariah and Stella), Chout Spirit, and Oscar Joseph
- 2:00 PM — Alex Wells
- 3:30 PM — Talon
- 5:00 PM — George Leach and Band
- 7:00 PM — Joel West
- 8:30 PM — Sekawnee Baker
Saturday, September 5
- 12:30 PM — Welcome, with a performance from Chout Spirit
- 2:00 PM — Norine Braun Band
- 3:30 PM — Hayley Wallis Band
- 5:00 PM — Shawnee Kish
- 7:00 PM — Crystal Shawanda
- 8:30 PM — JB The First Lady
Plan Your Visit
- Event: Tatus Festival
- Date: September 4–5, 2026
- Time: Performances run from 12:30 PM through the evening — see schedule above
- Location: PNE Fair, Vancouver, BC
- Admission: Included with PNE Fair admission
- Website: pne.ca/fair2026-2/tatus-festival
Two days, two stacked lineups of Indigenous musicians and performers — the Tatus Festival turns a weekend at the PNE Fair into a dedicated celebration of Indigenous music, art, and culture, included with regular Fair admission.
