PNE Amphitheatre

The New PNE Amphitheatre

The PNE is building a brand new, state-of-the-art outdoor Amphitheatre with a capacity of approximately 10,000. Nestled in the ‘Heart of the Park’ with stunning panoramic views of the North Shore Mountains, this world-class open-air venue will provide much needed mixed-use venue space for top-tier concerts, arts and culture programming, community events, esports events, and more.

Highlights

High demand, year-round, flexible-use venue

  •  Maximum capacity of approx. 10,000
  •  Estimated annual attendance 340,000+
  • Projected 75+ performances per year
    • 24 Commercial Shows
    • 22 Community, Arts, and Culture Shows
    • 14 Corporate Shows
    • 15 PNE Fair Shows (Summer Night Concerts)
  • Covered seating and best-in-class amenities including accessible washroom facilities, merchandise sales, food and beverage concessions, digital signage, and seamless Wi-Fi
  • Hospitality suites, banquet / lounge space, common areas, and fully integrated premium catering options
  • Province-wide engagement; opportunity to showcase BC products, suppliers, expertise, and core industries
  • Spectacular venue design incorporates daylighted stream, native greenery, and stunning natural vistas
  • Sustainable products and design; built to Passive Haus, LEED, and
    Salmon-Safe certification standards
  • One of the largest free-span timber roof structure in the world

General Timeline

  • Design: 2023
  • Construction: 2024-2025
  • Grand Opening: 2026

Gallery

Renderings subject to change.

PNE Amphitheatre Downloadable Document

PNE Amphitheatre Video

 

 

Request for Proposals

The PNE’s primary objectives with respect to this RFP are:

  •  To determine Proponent interest relative to collaborating with the PNE to invest in the community, arts, culture and the natural space where we live and work.
  • To identify potential partners who are interested in signature partnerships with the Amphitheatre Redevelopment – specifically Naming Rights, secondary entitlement opportunities, and branded features

RFP Timeline

ISSUE DATE APRIL 26, 2023
PROPONENT’S REQUEST INFORMATION PACKAGE MAY 1 – SEPT 15, 2023
OPTIONAL PROPONENT OPPORTUNITY ORIENTATIONS MAY 24 – SEPT 15, 2023
OPTIONAL 1:1 DISCOVERY SESSIONS JUNE 1 – SEPT 15, 2023
PROPONENT SITE TOURS* JULY 1 – SEPT 15, 2023
FINAL PROPONENT QUESTIONS DEADLINE OCT 1, 2023
PROPONENT QUESTION RESPONSES POSTED** TO OCT 15, 2023
PROPONENT RFP SUBMISSION DEADLINE OCTOBER 26, 2023

Partnership Opportunities

  • Primary Entitlement (aka. Venue Naming Rights)
  • Main Stage
  • Premium Seating Area(s)
  • Club Seating Area(s)
  • Viewing Platform(s)
  • VIP / Hospitality Area(s)
  • General Seating Area(s)
  • Food and Beverage Area(s)
  • Other TBD

Yes, my organization is interested in exploring partnership opportunities with the PNE pertaining to the PNE Amphitheatre Redevelopment – and would like to receive more information RE: PNE Request For Proposal

Testimonials

“The crown jewel of the PNE and Hastings Park, the new PNE Amphitheatre will enable us to showcase and celebrate BC’s talent, diversity, and enthusiasm for live events.” Shelley Frost – President & CEO, Pacific National Exhibition

“The PNE Amphitheatre is an important economic and cultural stimulus project that meets the identified critical void of a lack of performance space in Vancouver.” Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung – Chair, PNE-Hastings Park Board of Directors

“A highly anticipated and much-needed venue for Metro Vancouver’s emerging music, arts, and culture scene.” Alvaro Prol – Owner, This is Blueprint

Sponsorship Eligibility

The following types of Sponsors are not eligible for Sponsorships:

  1. parties that are disqualified from doing business with the PNE due to ongoing litigation or prior litigation,
  2. parties (or any of their known affiliates) known to have previously violated any
    1. policy of the PNE in any way,
    2. any criminal law
    3. the BC Human Rights Code, or
    4. any other laws of Canada,
      • such violation is considered by the Sponsorship Review Group to be of a minor nature and not prejudicial to the PNE’s and the public interest (for example a minor parking violation)
  3. parties that are registered as local elector organizations, political parties, religious organizations, or public advocacy groups.

Any person or party that engages in the following business is ineligible to be a Sponsor:

  1. manufacturing of armaments and weapons, or
  2. producing and selling pornography, or illegal sexual services, or
  3. any other categories as reasonably determined by the PNE VP Sales, Marketing & Business Development.