Photo via @kardinalo/Instagram
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming up fast, and some big names are coming to perform free concerts for soccer fans from around the world.
FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver has revealed more than 60 free performances at the Park Stage this summer, joining the music lineup for the 28 days of live entertainment at Hastings Park.
The free shows will be part of a massive transformation of the PNE into a “FIFA World Cup hub” with “family-focused entertainment to immersive fan activities for all ages.”
“From international headliners to emerging local artists, the festival will offer two distinct music experiences: free daily performances open to all visitors and premium ticketed amphitheatre concerts featuring major acts,” said organizers in a release.
The Park Stage lineup includes more than 60 free performances by acclaimed local, national, and international artists.
Whether you’re a fan of rock, hip-hop, Latin, electronic, global music, or Indigenous artists, there’s a free concert for all fans to enjoy at FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver.
Kardinal Offishall, who fans will know from his many hits like “Dangerous” with Akon and his time as a judge on Canada’s Got Talent, will entertain the crowds at Hastings Park, as will fan-favourite Juno winners The Sheepdogs and Felix Cartal.
Legendary DJ Paul Oakenfold, platinum-selling artist Jamie Fine, iconic Canadian rockers Sam Roberts Band, and Grammy Award-winner Alex Cuba will also headline the Park Stage.
Supporting acts that fans can see at the weeks-long festival include Delhi2Dublin, Yukon Blonde, DJ Shub, and The Matinee.
The full lineup for all shows can be found online.
“This program reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive celebration for locals and visitors alike,” said Jessie Adcock, Vancouver host committee lead, in a statement.
“The scale and diversity of this lineup highlight Vancouver’s role as a global host city and showcase the creativity of our home-grown artists.”
While tickets to World Cup matches can be expensive and hard to get, the Fan Festival is a free event.
The FIFA Fan Festival will be open for a majority of days during the FIFA World Cup, with capacity for up to 25,000 fans. General admission access to live match screenings at the fairground’s new PNE amphitheatre will also be free.
Live music and entertainment will be included in the festival, as well as food and beverage stations, and interactive games and activations. An official FIFA store will also be set up at the venue.
With files from Daily Hive staff.
Originally published on Daily Hive.
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