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Vancouver’s annual music & drag festival is back this summer & here’s who’s performing

Photo via @happyland.fest / Instagram

It’s never too early to think about (or celebrate) Pride, and this announcement has us ready to dive straight into August. Returning for a second year is PNE’s annual HAPPYLAND festival, and there are a ton of talented performers and artists on the roster.

Presented by Timbre Concerts and Sunrise Series, the festival is set to transform the PNE Amphitheatre and amusement park into a vibrant, inclusive space to celebrate Pride through live entertainment and music.

Best of all? Proceeds from each ticket will be donated to Vancouver Pride Society and QMUNITY, a group committed to supporting & funding LGBTQAI2S+ community members, events, and organizations.

2023 lineup

Headlined by country icon Orville Peck, last year’s festival certainly kicked things off with a bang. And this year is shaping up to be even more exciting, with drag icons & performers Trixie Mattel, Alaska, Priyanka, Pabllo Vittar, and Slayyyter lighting up the stage.

As well, this year’s event will be hosted by none other than model/actor Venus, along with the local Non-Binary Super Group, ENBY6.

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Festival-goers will have exclusive access to the concert venue, Playland’s rides (5:30 to 8:30 pm), and all the unique amusement park attractions PNE has to offer, including a merch section, 19+ VIP section, and a food truck area.

GA tickets go on sale at 10 am on Friday, April 14th – so get ready to snag some online.

Mark your calendars, Vancouver! We’ll see you there.