{"id":2374890,"date":"2026-04-15T18:51:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T18:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2374890"},"modified":"2026-04-15T18:51:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T18:51:27","slug":"wicked-star-coming-to-pne-fair-for-epic-summer-night-concert-series-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wicked-star-coming-to-pne-fair-for-epic-summer-night-concert-series-daily-hive\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Wicked’ star coming to PNE Fair for epic summer night concert series | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The lineup for this summer\u2019s PNE concerts<\/a> continues to grow, and the next group of music stars coming to perform is truly \u201cwicked.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) has released another five acts coming for this year\u2019s Summer Night Concerts at the Freedom Mobile Arch as part of the 2026 PNE Fair.<\/p>\n

One of the most anticipated concerts in the lineup features Elphaba herself, Cynthia Erivo.<\/p>\n

There are also fan-favourite rock bands, Punjabi greats, and more to add to your summer schedule.<\/p>\n

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Here is the next group of artists announced for Summer Night Concerts 2026:<\/p>\n

Friday, Aug. 28: Mt. Joy<\/h2>\n

Mt. Joy is a platinum-selling indie rock band with hits including \u201cSilver Lining,\u201d \u201cLemon Tree,\u201d and \u201cLucy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The group has garnered hundreds of millions of streams, received praise from Rolling Stone and The New York Times, and sold out venues like Red Rocks, Madison Square Garden, and the Hollywood Bowl.<\/p>\n

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Mt. Joy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Saturday, Aug. 29: Cynthia Erivo with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra<\/h2>\n

Cynthia Erivo is one of the biggest names on stage and screen, with her resume ranging from a Tony-winning performance in\u00a0The Colour Purple to an Academy Award nomination for her work in Harriet and\u00a0Wicked.<\/p>\n

The latter is a blockbuster film adaptation that earned Erivo several awards and solidified her status as a superstar. She will be joined by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra under the direction of guest conductor Anthony Parnther for an evening of music and storytelling.<\/p>\n

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Cynthia Erivo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Sunday, Aug. 30: Punjabi Virsa<\/h2>\n

The Punjabi Virsa Concert Series has been entertaining audiences around the world since 2004. Manmohan Waris, Kamal Heer, and Sangtar invite guests to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Punjab with an evening of traditional and contemporary Punjabi music.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Sept. 1: Train<\/h2>\n

Three-time Grammy winners Train are bringing their brand of feel-good rock and pop to the PNE Fair.<\/p>\n

Whether you know them from their early hits like \u201cMeet Virginia\u201d to the anthemic \u201cDrops of Jupiter\u201d or the chart-topper \u201cHey, Soul Sister\u201d, the multi-platinum-selling group will be sure to give you a good time during their show at Freedom Mobile Arch.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Sept. 2: Barenaked Ladies<\/h2>\n

Barenaked Ladies has won eight Juno Awards, garnered two Grammy nominations and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2018. The group has had its own Ben & Jerry\u2019s ice cream flavour, hosted a cruise, and even participated in the first-ever \u201cspace-to-earth musical collaboration\u201d with astronaut Chris Hadfield.<\/p>\n

The legendary Canadian quartet has sold 15 million records worldwide during its 33-year career, with smash hits including \u201cIf I Had $1,000,000,\u201d \u201cOne Week,\u201d \u201cPinch Me,\u201d and \u201cThe Big Bang Theory Theme.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Summer Night Concerts will run every evening that the PNE Fair is open. Stay tuned for the rest of the lineup to be revealed tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Tickets include fair admission and start as low as $49 plus fees. Pre-sale begins on Monday, April 20, at 10 a.m. online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And if you need your Playland fix before the Fair opens this summer, make plans to ride starting in May when the amusement park officially opens for the season<\/a>.<\/p>\n

PNE Fair Summer Night Concerts<\/h2>\n

When:<\/strong> Aug. 22 to Sept. 7, 2026 (no concerts on Aug. 24 or 31)
Where: <\/strong> Freedom Mobile Arch at The PNE \u2014 2901 E. Hastings St., Vancouver
Tickets: <\/strong> Start as low as $49 plus fees and include fair admission. Pre-sale begins on Monday, April 20, at 10 a.m. online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source dailyhive.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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