Great news, music lovers. The PNE Fair just released its lineup in addition to their popular Summer Night Concert Series – and they’re bringing back all of your fave performances and fair food.
Now, in terms of music, we’ve got a pretty diverse spread of performers this year, spanning multiple music genres. So get ready for a little bit of everything.
We know there are already a ton of concerts coming to Vancouver this summer, so why not add a couple at the PNE to the list?
The B-52s Farewell Tour
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The iconic New Wave band is making a stop at the PNE for their Farewell Tour on Saturday, August 20th.
When: Saturday, August 20th
Blue Rodeo
The Toronto-born rock band is bringing all their ’90s classics to the PNE this summer, so don your cowboy attire and get ready for a wild time.
When: Sunday, August 21st
Barenaked Ladies with Kim Mitchell
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From hosting cruises to producing hits like “If I Had $1,000,000,” “Pinch Me,” and “The Big Bang Theory Theme,” the Barenaked Ladies have done it all. The Toronto quartet is slated to perform with special guest Kim Mitchell on Tuesday, August 23rd.
When: Tuesday, August 23rd.
Cake
The critically acclaimed Cake not only writes, arranges, produces, and performs their own music, but they’ve also engineered their projects in their own solar-powered studio. Talk about a band that does it all!
When: Wednesday, August 24th
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Lovers of classical music, take note. The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform a Tribute to the Beatles on Thursday, August 25th. “Hey, Jude” on strings? Sign us up!
When: Thursday, August 25th
Stars of Drag: A Night of True Colours
Get ready for a night of International Drag Superstars – featuring Eureka, Ginger Minj, Plastique Tiara, Trinity The Tuck & Vancouver’s own Kendall Gender.
When: Friday, August 26th
Gipsy Kings Ft. Nicholas Reyes
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If you haven’t already heard of the international music powerhouse that is Gipsy Kings, you have now! Leader and co-founder of the group Nicholas Reyes followed in his father’s footsteps to create a French-flamenco fusion band that would go on to perform on international stages for 30+ years and counting.
When: Saturday, August 27th
Chicago
Yes, the rock ‘n’ roll band that topped Billboard Magazine’s Top 125 Artists of All Time will hit the stage at PNE on Sunday, August 27th.
When: Sunday, August 27th
Steve Miller Band
The multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter Steve Miller is bringing the best of his released and unreleased music to the center stage at PNE on Tuesday, August 30th.
When: Tuesday, August 30th
TLC & Shaggy
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TLC’s influence transcends genres from pop, hip-hop, and R&B to fashion and female empowerment. Alongside an already powerful performance is the Grammy-winning reggae sensation that is Shaggy.
When: Wednesday, August 31st
Brothers Osborne
John and TJ Osborne grew up in a small town in Maryland performing songs for friends and family in their father’s shed. Flash forward to 2022, and the pair have become award-winning country-rock legends.
When: Thursday, September 1st
Nelly
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Yup, the rap superstar is heading to PNE on Friday, September 2nd. Known for his best-selling 2000 album, “Country Grammar,” and hits like “Hot In Here” and “Dilemma,” Nelly has definitely crossed multiple generations with his music.
When: Friday, September 2nd
Bachman Cummings
Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings have written some of the greatest songs of the last 50 years. Together, the critically-acclaimed Bachman Cummings has produced what is undoubtedly the Great Canadian Songbook.
When: Saturday, September 3rd
The Beach Boys
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The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle, are bringing their “Sixty Years of the Sounds of Summer” tour to fans around the world. Catch the American icons at the PNE on Sunday, September 4th.
When: Sunday, September 4th
Chaka Khan & Patti LaBelle
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Great news, soul and funk enthusiasts! Two inarguably of the biggest names in the industry are closing out the Summer Night Concert Series on Labour Day. Talk about going out with a bang!
When: Monday, September 5th
See you at PNE, Vancouver!
