PNE Summer Rock Nights Are Back, So Is TransLink!
TransLink Gears Up To Give More To Riders During PNE 2026 Fair
TransLink (Vancouver, British Columbia) (August 18, 2026): Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) Fair is getting prepped to go in full swing from August 22 - September 7 (2026) and at the same time City of Vancouver's Transit - TransLink is gearing up to step up to the plate. The TransLink has offered a massive offering tied to Compass card for its riders who will be eligible to get 2-For-1 Admissions during the ticket purchase window of Friday (August 28) - Friday (September 4) (offer valid only for first 5,000 guests). The riders only have to show the compass card on the day of event to redeem this offer. Acceptable proofs include Compass card, Compass products (Compass Mini, Wristband), Printed Compass Tickets and A Mobile Fare Product like a tap from Interac Debit card, Credit card, or Digital wallet.
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) will also have $7.00 per Guest tickets for Early Birds to purchase tickets during first weekend (Aug 22 and 23) online and at door. The highly anticipated 2026 PNE Fair will be featuring New artist, New attractions, New experiences and more way to entertainment to British columbians. The fair will be kicking off its Summer Nights Concerts with Blue Rodeo (Aug 22), The Guess Who (Aug 23), The Beaches (Aug 25), Nelly (Aug 26), Zedd (Aug 27), Mt. Joy (Aug 28), Cynthia Ervio with the VSO (Aug 29), Punjabi Virsa (Aug 30), Train (Sept 1), Barenaked Ladies (Sept 2), Weird AI (Sept 3), Earth, Wind & Fire (Sept 4), Pierce The Veil (Sept 5), Sarah McLachlan (Sept 6) and Boy George & Culture Club (Sept 7).
TransLink is going to have multiple bus route assigned towards the PNE including R5, 14, 16, 210 and 211. The Sky Train connections will have ride #16 from either 29th Avenue Station (Expo) or Renfrew Station (Millenium Line). The Sky Train Express service runs every 15 minutes and makes three stops, terminating at Pacific Coliseum near the PNE Fair. The PNE Express Train will be $2 to come board and kids under 3 will ride for free.
This year PNE will be featuring the newest and grandest Freedom Mobile Arch (state of art Amphitheatre build to deliver enhanced sightlines, exceptional acoustics, and an immersive fan experience designed to elevate show experience for audience). The amphitheatre is set in the heart of Hasting Park at PNE and is capable to hold upto 10,000 guests.
Click here to read more about the PNE Fair 2026 and TransLink's annoucement.
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About TransLink
TransLink (South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority) is metro Vancouver's Public transit network consisting of TransLink Busses, SkyTrain (Operated by BCRTC), SeaBus (Operated by Coast Mountain Bus Company), West Coast Express and Transit Police. The Authority was formed in 1999 under direction of Ministry of Transport, British Columbia by introducing South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Act in Legislative Assembley of British Columbia which governs the management of authority. The transit network today is recognized as British Columbia's largest public transit operators serving 400 Million riders annually. The authority employs more than 9000 British Columbians, serves 21 muncipalities, one electoral are and one first nations treaty. The authority works with numerous contractors (3000+ approx.) throughout Canada as it shares responsibilities to manage for Major Road Network (MRN) and walking and cycling with B.C. government and partners.
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About Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)
The PNE (Pacific National Exhibition) is a non-profit and statutory organization dedicated to delivering memorable experiences to guests and investing in the social fabric of British Columbians, Since 1910. The exhibition celebrated 100 Years of Fun showcasing the longest running annual ticketing event in BC and the site for millions of B.C residents which has featured live performances from the Beatles to historic Miracle Mile. A prime destination and annual attraction for Canadians who wish to spend a great outing in Vancouver. Sir Wilfrid Laurier (Prime Minister of Canada, 1910) inaugrated the destination known as "The Industrial Exhibition". The 15-Day event became a huge success and now has expanded to offer Playland, PNE Fair, Fright Nights, Vancouver Goldeneyes with Group and Venue Programs throughout the year.
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