Nelly, Zedd, Mt. Joy Headline PNE’s Inaugural Amphitheatre Concert Series
The PNE Fair will stage its Summer Night Concerts across late August and early September 2026. The series moves into a new open-air venue this year.
The Freedom Mobile Arch open-air amphitheatre will host the shows. This marks the first season for concerts at the state-of-the-art facility.
Nelly, Zedd and Mt. Joy are among the headliners for the PNE’s inaugural amphitheatre concert series. Filmogaz.com has the full schedule and key details below.
Full lineup and dates
- Saturday, Aug. 22 — Blue Rodeo
- Sunday, Aug. 23 — The Guess Who
- Tuesday, Aug. 25 — The Beaches
- Wednesday, Aug. 26 — Nelly
- Thursday, Aug. 27 — Zedd
- Friday, Aug. 28 — Mt. Joy
- Saturday, Aug. 29 — Cynthia Erivo with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
- Sunday, Aug. 30 — Punjabi Virsa
- Tuesday, Sept. 1 — Train
- Wednesday, Sept. 2 — Barenaked Ladies
- Thursday, Sept. 3 — “Weird Al” Yankovic
- Friday, Sept. 4 — Earth, Wind & Fire
- Saturday, Sept. 5 — Pierce The Vail
- Sunday, Sept. 6 — Sarah McLachlan
- Monday, Sept. 7 — Boy George & Culture Club
Tickets and admission
Tickets for each concert are sold separately. Sales begin on April 20, 2026.
Each ticket also covers admission to the PNE Fair for the day. Attendees must buy event tickets for entry to that evening’s show.
Venue opening and early programming
The Freedom Mobile Arch will open with a June 5 celebration. Canadian music legend Jan Arden will host that launch event.
Before the PNE Summer Night Concerts, the amphitheatre will stage multiple shows during the FIFA World Cup in June and July. These events will help break in the new venue ahead of the fair.
Coverage
Filmogaz.com will continue to provide updates on tickets, accessibility, and on-site logistics. Check back for further announcements.
