he PNE Amphitheatre is an outdoor seating venue located on the PNE grounds, north of Playland Amusement Park [ MAP ]. It offers spectacular views of the North Shore mountains. The PNE Amphitheatre accommodates approximately 7,000 guests with capacity for 4,500 in permanent bench-style seating and 2,500 in floor seating (standing only). Some events have a reserved “VIP” section offering additional seating. All areas offer general admission-style seating with no specific seat assignments. Seating is not covered, with the exception of the VIP sections, if applicable.
Specifications:
| Seated capacity | 4,500 (bench-style general admission seats) |
| Additional Floor Seating | 2,500 (standing only) |
| Washrooms | Two permanent buildings plus additional temporary washroom trailers |
The definition of a rebel is someone who goes against the grain. For close to thirty years now, Blue Rodeo has taken the road less travelled – and succeeded far beyond anyone’s expectations. The band emerged in the early 80’s as a countrified rock band in the era of hair metal and glossy pop. Despite […]
Walk off the Earth is a Juno Award-winning multi-platinum musical phenomenon from the Toronto area that was thrust onto the international stage in 2012 and continues to take the world by storm. In the past couple of years alone they’ve headlined the famed Red Rocks Amphitheater and Wembley Arena, sold out the historic Sydney Opera […]
Sashay your way to the PNE Amphitheatre for your favourite drag superstars! Hosted by Season 12 Finalist of RuPaul’s Drag Race, CRYSTAL METHYD, this is your chance to see the biggest names in the industry werk the stage: ALYSSA EDWARDS, RAJA, EUREKA and Canada’s-own BOMBAE and SCARLETT BOBO. “Stars of Drag: This Is Me” is […]
With close to 50 million followers, Jason Derulo is currently among TikTok‘s top 20 superstars and the most popular active platinum-selling musician across the entire platform. “Take You Dancing” marks the latest in a seemingly infinite series of hit releases from Derulo, including such current favorites as Alok, Martin Jensen & Jason Derulo’s “Don’t Cry […]
In a pop culture world defined by its perpetual changes, the partnership of singer songwriter Pat Benatar and producer-musician Neil Giraldo has been a potent, steadfast union that has soared to the top of the charts and into fans’ hearts on their own terms. Her staggering vocals and take-no-prisoners attitude, along with his trailblazing artistry as a guitarist, producer […]
Unquestionably, Doug and the Slugs are one of the most distinctive and entertaining Canadian bands of the last 40 years. Their upbeat musical style, musicianship and offbeat stage antics have made them a staple of the Canadian music scene for decades. Formed in Vancouver in the fall of 1977, The Slugs quickly became the hottest attraction with […]
“Pink Martini is a rollicking around-the-world musical adventure… if the United Nations had a house band in 1962, hopefully we’d be that band.” – Thomas Lauderdale, bandleader/pianist In 1994 in his hometown of Portland, Oregon, Thomas Lauderdale was working in politics, thinking that one day he would run for mayor. Like other eager politicians-in-training, he […]
46 years into his recording career, Billy Idol is still the ever-moving myth, the intellectual/feral internet-age bookworm/caveman of our dreams, finding modern language for the fiery, Eddie Cochran-meets-Ziggy Stardust rip’n’roar that he’s been making since he first stepped on stage. And that’s all on The Cage EP, Idol’s latest on Dark Horse Records; four tracks […]
No other band represents the late 90’s like the Danish dance-pop group AQUA. The band got their world-wide break back in 1997 with their debut album ‘Aquarium.’ The album contained hit singles like ‘Turn Back Time, ‘Doctor Jones’ and the notorious hit ‘Barbie Girl,’ which upon its release in May 1997 became a global phenomenon, […]
Canadian punk quartet Billy Talent spent the latter part of the 1990s building a hard-won grassroots following before breaking out into mainstream success in 2003 when their Juno Award-winning debut Billy Talent went quadruple-platinum, sending them on an upward trajectory for much of the decade. As they began to incorporate new elements into their music, their […]
Yung Gravy Only the best things get better with age -- wine, cheddar, 401ks, the list goes on. It turns out Yung Gravy gets better with age too. When you think about it, the name Yung Gravy says a great deal. It's perpetually youthful, and it oozes "sauce." As such, Yung Gravy uses his own […]
Everyone knows the name. Everyone knows at least one of their songs. Now meet BONEY M – featuring Maizie Williams. Maizie, original singer from the very birth of BONEY M, is now joined by three dynamic singers who are celebrating the success of the second BONEY M re-mixed album, “THE GREATEST HITS OF BONEY M”, […]
An astute observer of the human condition, Tenille Townes’ discography is rife with stories that reverberate with heavy truths. Following the release of a duet with world-superstar Bryan Adams, the revered songwriter, and CCMA Entertainer of the Year, is releasing a five-song project called the Train Track Worktapes. Townes conceptualized, wrote, and recorded the EP on a […]
Boyz II Men redefined popular R&B and continues to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations. The band has penned and performed some of the most celebrated classics of the past two decades. The group’s 4 Grammy Awards are just the tip of the iceberg: throughout their 30-year career, Boyz II Men […]
TLC’s influence transcends genres from pop, hip-hop, R&B to fashion and female empowerment. They continue to define generations. Formed in Atlanta in 1990, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, two girls with spirit, smarts and spunk, had their sights set on a big future. Navigating some connections, they started to work on demos […]
Blueprint Presale: May 16 10am to May 17 10pm Live Nation Presale: May 17 10am to 10pm Public On Sale: May 18 10am All Ages Doors 6pm Opener 7pm NIKI 8pm
Artist presales: Wed 2/22 at 10am – Thurs 2/23 at 10pm Spotify presale: Thurs 2/23 from 10am – 10pm Bandsintown presale: Thurs 2/23 from 10am – 10pm Live Nation Presale: Thurs 2/23 from 10am – 10pm Public on sale: Fri 2/24 at 10am
Timbre Concerts and Sunrise Series present the second annual HAPPYLAND Festival, a fully inclusive Pride celebration festival taking place at PNE Amphitheatre and Playland Amusement Park with the goal of providing an inclusive space for attendees to fully self-express themselves while enjoying the music, performances, and community spirit. HAPPYLAND will bring a one-of-a-kind experience to […]
Presented By Timbre Concerts 19+ VIP Area Details Private Viewing Area Close To Stage 19+ VIP Bar Private Washrooms Lineup: boygenius Carly Rae Jepsen Illuminati Hotties
Secondary Act : Sylvan Esso Additional Acts: Elderbrook / NASAYA
With special guests Surfaces and Annika Bennett
Secondary Act: Rico Nasty and Destin Conrad VIP 19+ includes viewing section close to the stage with private bar.
TRIPPIE REDD will now be headlining Day 1 of #BREAKOUTFest22 Unfortunately Lil Uzi will no longer be performing due to unforeseen circumstances. BREAKOUT Festival 2022 TRIPPIE REDD, LIL BABY QUAVO & TAKEOFF, POLO G, CORDAE COI LERAY, SHECK WES, SOFAYGO LAKEYAH, MIKE DIMES, BABYFACE RAY KALI, SKIIFALL YSN FAB, HARM FRANKLIN, UNIDENTIFIED, DAAMCP […]
With special guests: Prospa + A.G. Cook + Quiet Bison Flume has partnered with the PLUS1 Climate Fund so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting grassroots organizations working to mitigate the current climate crisis and build a sustainable future for all.
With very special guests Mt. Joy
With Guests MEN I TRUST Khruangbin has always been multilingual, weaving far-flung musical languages like East Asian surf-rock, Persian funk, and Jamaican dub into mellifluous harmony. But on its third album, it’s finally speaking out loud. Mordechai features vocals prominently on nearly every song, a first for the mostly instrumental band. It’s a shift that […]
The North American leg commences at the top of May in Miami and sees Rex play across the continent including dates at Forest Hills Stadium, Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Hollywood Bowl before closing the run at the end of June in Toronto. The tour announcement arrives on the heels of the recent announcement of his […]
Anticipation is high for organizers, artists and fans for the debut of FVDED Presents, 2021’s version of the now iconic FVDED in the Park series. Playing at three locations across Vancouver: the PNE Amphitheatre, Celebrities and Fortune Sound Club, FVDED Presents reimagines the FVDED festival into a celebration of music and culture as a number […]
Summer Breakout Festival Postponed to 2022 Due to the ever-evolving COVID-19 Pandemic and in accordance with ongoing international, national and local orders prohibiting events and travel, Summer Breakout Festival 2021 is now postponed to Summer 2022. All tickets purchased for Summer Breakout Festival 2020 will remain valid for Summer Breakout Festival 2022. Refunds are available […]
From May 13-15, Doxa will be hosting seven separate drive-in film screenings at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) Amphitheatre, to showcase the best of the festival and celebrate our 20th anniversary. This event will go ahead rain or shine, and is accessible by an enclosed motor vehicle only. COVID-19 health and safety protocols will be […]
RÜFÜS DU SOL at the PNE Amphitheatre has been cancelled. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the RÜFÜS DU SOL concert scheduled for August 6th, 2020 at PNE Amphitheatre has been cancelled. Refunds through TicketLeader will be automatically refunded back to credit cards including all fees. Depending on the financial institution, funds may take up […]
One of the greatest legacies in music history can be summed up by just three letters—TLC. Those characters merely hint at the talent of Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, and the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, but they immediately evoke an unparalleled journey nonetheless. That journey encompasses immortal anthems such as “Waterfalls,” […]
You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how many millions of albums they’ve sold. But these conventional measurements fall short when you’re assessing the impact of The Beach Boys. This band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions. But […]
Billy Idol was an early architect of the sound, style, and fury of punk rock. His lip- curling sneer and fist-pumping persona vaulted him into the mainstream as one of MTV’s first megastars, making him one of the most recognizable faces in pop music, while selling out arenas everywhere he played. He has sold 40 […]
Hammer’s House Party invites fans to reminisce with some of the most iconic names in pop, hip-hop and R&B performing some of the biggest hits of a generation. Audiences can expect to hear chart-topping hits like MC Hammer’s “U Can’t Touch This” and “2 Legit 2 Quit,” and Bobby Brown’s “My Prerogative”, “She Ain’t Worth […]
I LOVE THE 90's TOUR invites everyone to reminisce about the trend-setting decade with some of the most iconic, indelible names in rap, hip hop and R&B. The top-selling tour, which originally announced only 29 dates, quickly became the year’s most sought-after show, eventually racking up 110+ stops and selling out a number of […]
A diverse performer, writer and producer, Colin started his career as a protégé to the inimitable Stevie Ray Vaughan. He’s gone on to dominate the charts with his own brand of rock, blues, soul and even big band! The iconic artist has sold multi-platinum many times over. He has won a staggering 7 Juno Awards, […]
World-famous reggae stars UB40 marks their 40th anniversary this year with a US tour, an extensive world tour and their first album release in over four years ‘For The Many’. UB40 formed in 1978, naming themselves after the unemployment benefit form, before releasing their debut album ‘Signing Off’ in August […]
The six men comprising Styx have committed to rocking the Paradise together with audiences far and wide by entering their second decade of averaging over 100 shows a year, and each one of them is committed to making the next show better than the last. Styx draws from over four decades of barnburning chart […]
Collective SoulGin Blossoms Collective Soul Collective Soul are pumped and primed to celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2019 in all-out style, but they’re really just gearing up for the long haul. Ever since the barnburning rock band from Stockbridge, Georgia burst onto the national scene with the runaway success of their multi-platinum 1993 debut […]
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. is a legendary singer-songwriter, record producer, record executive and co-founder of Motown Records. Robinson and his group, the Miracles met Berry Gordy after a failed audition for singer Jackie Wilson’s managers. Gordy was impressed with Robinson's vocals and ambitious songwriting. With his help they released, "Got a Job.” It was the […]
Burton Cummings is that rare artist who has transcended time, genres and generations with a body of work that continues to resonate with fans both old and new. His voice has been rated among the finest in rock music and his extensive catalogue of songs is the envy of his contemporaries. Burton continues at the […]
In five short years — from 1997 to 2002 — 98 Degrees sold a staggering 10 million records, scored a chart-topping single, “Thank God I Found You,” with Mariah Carey and Joe, and collaborated with their collective idol, Stevie Wonder, on “True to Your Heart,” for the 1998 animated Disney film, Mulan. Their four-million-selling album, […]
The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) has been notified that the August 18th ZZ Top concert has been cancelled. Band member Frank Beard has been diagnosed with a case of pneumonia and has been directed by doctors to recuperate before resuming performances. “ZZ Top is loved by their fans here at the Fair as well as […]
With over 5,000 performances spanning four decades and 20 million records sold worldwide, Cheap Trick is undoubtedly one of the most influential classic rock groups of the past 50 years. The band was formed in 1974 and while it has evolved throughout the years, Cheap Trick has continued to reach mainstream and critical success. Hits […]
The definition of a rebel is someone who goes against the grain. For close to thirty years now, Blue Rodeo has taken the road less travelled – and succeeded far beyond anyone’s expectations. The band emerged in the early 80’s as a countrified rock band in the era of hair metal and glossy pop. Despite […]
”For a long time I always had to go off on my own,” says Nathaniel Rateliff of his creative process. “For the first Night Sweats record, I demo’ed everything up and created most of the parts. But for this new record, I felt like we’d all spent so much time on the road that we […]
This is a 19+ event. 2 pieces of ID are required for entry. Tokens for the Craft Beer Festival are included with your ticket purchase and additional tokens will be available for sale at $2.00 per token. Craft Beer Festival will open at 12:00pm for VIP guests and at 1:00pm for General Admission guests. The […]
With guests Earl Sweatshirt & Thundercat ** Due to overwhelming demand, the Anderson .Paak show originally scheduled for PNE Forum on June 19 has been moved to PNE Amphitheatre. Previously purchased tickets will be honoured at the new venue. Tickets are on sale now. Please note that Backpacks or Bags of any size, Signs, iPads, […]
Timbre Concerts and CRESCENDO1 are proud to be bringing back Canada’s only all hip-hop music festival to Vancouver, featuring some of the hottest artists in hip-hop alongside some of Vancouver’s most promising rising acts. Taking place this summer over two days at Vancouver’s historic PNE Amphitheatre, festival tickets will include access to the concert area and Playland with over 35 rides.
With Special Guest Finneas All Ages / General Admission (VIP packages are now SOLD OUT) Each ticket purchased online comes with a physical copy of Billie’s forthcoming album “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?” out March 29. -- Following the announcement of her forthcoming debut album, “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE […]
Cyndi Lauper is a Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning (Kinky Boots) artist who has performed for 30 sterling years and boasts global record sales in excess of 50 million albums. With her first album, She's So Unusual, Lauper won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist and became the first female in history to have […]
Village People is one of the most iconic music groups in the world. For the group's 40th anniversary, lead singer and songwriter Victor Willis (Cop/Admiral) returned and is back at the helm. Backed by a live band (no pre-recorded tracks!), Village People continues to thrill concert-goers around the world -- as they did back in […]
Hailed as one of the "most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era" by former President Bill Clinton, the legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago, came in at #9, the highest charting American band in Billboard Magazine's Hot 200 All-Time Top Artists. And Chicago is the first American rock band to […]
Burton Cummings is that rare artist who has transcended time, genres and generations with a body of work that continues to resonate with fans both old and new. His voice has been rated among the finest in rock music and his extensive catalogue of songs is the envy of his contemporaries. Burton continues at the […]
Jann Arden is a Canadian-born singer, songwriter, broadcaster and author. The much-celebrated multi-platinum, award-winning artist catapulted onto the Canadian music scene in 1993 with the release of her debut album Time For Mercy featuring the hit single, “I Would Die For You”. A year later with Living Under June, she would have her career break out hit, “Insensitive” that […]
Kool & the Gang have influenced the music of three generations. Thanks to songs like “Celebration”, “Cherish”, “Jungle Boogie”, “Summer Madness” and “Open Sesame”, they’ve earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums. Kool & the Gang has performed […]
“Still, with a solid fan base, three platinum-plus albums, a Grammy and even Vibe magazine wondering in the 20 Questions when Atlanta’s premier soul singers would be releasing their next record, could a new chapter in the lives of 112 be far behind. With the arrival of Pleasure & Pain, the men of 112 prove […]
Featuring: A Flock of Seagulls Men Without Hats Wang Chung Farrington & Mann (original vocalists from When in Rome UK) Animotion Nu Shooz You’ll Never Forget Your First Time…. Was it really that long ago that synthesizers and cotton-candy hair seemed oh-so modern? Not for Lost 80’s Live! This tour features some of the most […]
Multi-Platinum selling progressive pop band Marianas Trench released their latest single, “Rhythm Of Your Heart”, with rave reviews from their dedicated and ever-expanding fan base. Written by front-man Josh Ramsay, the song reflects on his own personal journey of being in a relationship even when you know it’s bad for you…”if in the light of […]
It has been over 25 years since their release of their self-titled album, Wilson Phillips, and they continue to have a lot to celebrate. Since the beginning of their union in 1990, Wilson Phillips won the Billboard Music Award for Hot 100 Single of the Year for the now iconic single “Hold On”. They were also nominated for four […]
Featuring Salt-N-Pepa with Spinderella, All-4-One, C&C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams, and Young MC The I Love the 90’s Tour invites fans to reminisce about the trend-setting decade with some of the most iconic, indelible names in rap, hip hop and R&B. In its first run, the top-selling tour quickly became the year’s most sought-after […]
The multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Goo Goo Dolls are one of the most globally respected and influential forces in popular music, selling more than 12 million albums since 1986. They have scored 14 Top 10 radio hits – more than any other artist in the history of the Hot AC format, including "Name," "Slide," and "Iris," the […]
BC-born singer Dean Brody has approached country music superstar status. He is now firmly cemented as an arena touring act, with thirteen Canadian Country Music Awards and two Juno Awards under his studded belt – with his most recent album Gypsy Road winning the Juno award for Country Album of the Year this past April. […]
Band members Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock first formed Air Supply in 1975 and rose to fame after securing an opening act on Rod Stewart’s tours across Australia and North America. Soon after, their hit song “Lost in Love” became the fastest-selling single in the world. Together, the soft rock duo’s albums have sold in […]
Boyz II Men remains one of the most truly iconic R&B groups in music history and have won fans the world over with their soulful multi-octave sound and incredible vocals. The group redefined popular R&B and continues to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations, penning and performing some of the most celebrated […]
Vancouver’s First All Hip-Hop and R&B Outdoor Music Festival Timbre Concerts and CRESCENDO1 are proud to present the first annual BREAKOUT Festival. MIGOS // TORY LANEZ 6LACK // LIL PUMP // A-BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE SKI MASK THE SLUMP GOD // YBN NAHMIR // KODIE SHANE // JUICE WRLD DJ sets by WONDAGURL BREVNER […]
iHeartRadio Canada is heading to Vancouver, bringing the hottest names in music directly to fans with the first ever iHeartRadio Beach Ball, taking place Sunday, September 3rd and Monday, September 4th at the Fair at the PNE. September 4 Lineup: Presented by QMFM TRAIN BLONDIE SERENA RYDER THE PHILOSOPHER KINGS RUTH B CHRISTIAN HUDSON This […]
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Melding deep-heated flamenco, rumba, salsa and pop to the tune of 20 million albums sold, the Grammy Award-winning hit-makers behind 'Bamboléo' celebrate in their very own, blistering tradition – taking audiences back to the south of France with flamenco guitars and booming Spanish vocals. Uniting the family Reyes and the family Baliardo, the band continues […]
Over the past three decades, Rick Springfield has worn many hats as an entertainer and performer. The creator of some of the finest power-pop of the ’80s, a Grammy winning singer, songwriter, and musician who has sold 25 million albums and scored 17 U.S. Top 40 hits, including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An […]
Born out of Northern California’s chaotic, late-1960s musical stew, The Doobie Brothers’ rugged, real and authentic approach to rock and roll made them biker bar stalwarts. But their self-titled debut album in ’71 went beyond just leather and motorcycles, revealing even more musical layers; sweet three-part harmonies and rootsy, introspective, acoustic flavours. The Doobie Brothers’ […]
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After Iconic musician Tom Cochrane's early beginnings as a folk-based singer/songwriter playing the coffeehouses of Toronto's famed Yorkville scene in the early '70s, Tom became the driving force with the adventurous rockers Red Rider prior to achieving massive international success with the breakthrough 1991 album Mad Mad World and its anthemic hit Life Is A […]
Huey Lewis and The News are truly one of America’s great rock & roll bands. As they enter their 38th year together, their contagious brand of music has outlasted countless trends and is as fresh today as ever. Formed from two rival Bay Area bands in 1979, they continue to thrill audiences worldwide, selling over […]
Colin James has worn many hats during his long and storied career. Mentored by the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan, Colin became a star almost over-night when he first hit the music scene 26 years ago. Since then, this iconic 6-time Juno Award winning Canadian has topped the charts as a pop vocalist, recorded an acclaimed […]
Hailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era” by former President Bill Clinton, the legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago, came in at #9, the highest charting American band in Billboard Magazine’s recent Hot 200 All-Time Top Artists. And Chicago is the […]
ZZ TOP a/k/a “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas,” lay undisputed claim to being the longest running major rock band with original personnel intact and, in 2004, the Texas trio was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Of course, there are only three of them – Billy F Gibbons, Dusty Hill, Frank […]
Country fans are no strangers to the uncanny musical connection of a family band, but they’ve never heard anything like the duo High Valley – and that’s simply because brothers Brad and Curtis Rempel never knew how country was “supposed” to sound. While their upbringing didn't exactly acquaint them with the Billboard 100, it’s that […]
Multiple Grammy Award and American Music Award winners, The Pointer Sisters began their formal vocal training in their father's church, The Church of God in West Oakland, California. They went on to achieve worldwide fame and have secured a place in pop music history as a dynamic female group! Their first performance in Los Angeles […]
Billy Currington’s latest album bears the breezy title Summer Forever, but the talented Georgia native has spent more than a decade in the spotlight proving he’s truly a man for all seasons. Possessing one of the smoothest and most distinct voices in any genre of music, Currington is equally skilled at delivering upbeat summertime anthems […]
Mother Mother is a Juno and MMVA nominated Vancouver-based band, comprised of Ryan Guldemond, Molly Guldemond, Jasmin Parkin, Mike Young, and Ali Siadat. They earned critical acclaim with their first two outings Touch Up (2007) and O My Heart (2008). Their next two releases Eureka (2011) and The Sticks (2012) delivered the top 5 radio […]
We've looked at all the studies and ran all the numbers, and we discovered that Echo & The Bunnymen and Violent Femmes are responsible for about 7.5 percent of all the good songs from the 1980s. So it makes total sense that the two bands are touring North America this summer, and their co-headlining jaunt […]
