Spending at least one day at the PNE during August is a must-do for most Vancouver families. While admission isn’t crazy expensive, who is going to turn down the opportunity to save a few pennies?! For the 2025 PNE Fair, there are more ways to SAVE and gain entry for FREE, meaning your family can save money and experience this quintessential summer event.

  1.  Opening Weekend: Head to the PNE on August 16 or 17th to celebrate opening weekend with discounted tickets. Advanced tickets for adults will be $7 when purchased online.
  2. 4 for 2 deal: Purchase your tickets online before August 19th and receive 4 tickets for the price of 2 on a Tuesday or Wednesday during the Fair! Use promo code FAIRTW.
  3. Armed Forces Day: On August 19th, all veteran and active Canadian Armed Forces members get FREE entry. Members and their families can watch the repatriation of the WW1 guns and cannons found buried at Hastings Park and participate in a day-long celebration.
  4. TransLink Fridays: Taking transit has so many benefits, and one of them is discounted entry on August 22 and 29! Show your Compass Card when you purchase at the gate, and you will receive 2 admission tickets for the price of 1.
  5. BCAA Members save 30% off on ride passes and gate admission with tickets purchased online.
  6. Are you part of a group or organization (social committee, school group, corporate or community group)? If your group registers for the PNE Super Group Ticket Program, you may be eligible for a discount on your tickets for 10 or more people.
  7. Accessibility / Access2Entertainment: The Fair is proud to partner with the Access2Entertertainment program.  When you arrive, show your Access 2 Card, indicating that you require an attendant. Guests can purchase a Gate pass, which allows an accompanying attendant to receive complimentary admission.
  8. Adults can save $$ by visiting the PNE on weekdays (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) with $15 tickets.
  9. Fair After Dark: Hoping to visit the Fair after work? Get there between 8pm-9pm and receive 50% off admission tickets. It’s the perfect time to check out some exhibits and grab some delicious Fair food!
  10. Save $2 off gate admission when you purchase your tickets online. This offer is valid up until the day before you plan to come to the Fair. Please note that tickets are date-specific.
  11. If your child is 3 and under, admission is always free for them!
  12. Love the PNE? Purchase a Season Pass for $75. Visiting the fair 3 times will pay for the cost of a pass.

Prices for 2025 are $7/online or $9/gate(ages 4-12), $14/online or $16/gate (ages 13-18 & seniors 65+), and $20/online or $25/gate for adults 19-64.

Get Into the PNE for Super Cheap (or even FREE):

Dates: August 16- September 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Venue: PNE Fairgrounds
Address: Hastings Street & Renfrew, Vancouver
Website: www.pne.ca