One of the most highly anticipated new music, arts and culture venues in North America opens on June 5th, 2026 with an evening hosted by Canadian music legend Jann Arden. The venue, whose marquee feature is North America’s largest clean-span wood roof, is a spectacular tribute to the rich history of Canadian building design, products and technology. The Opening Night Celebration will be a powerful, theatrical event that reflects the spirit of British Columbia. The program will spotlight’s homegrown talent alongside marquee names, many of whom have deep ties to the PNE and Vancouver. The evening will feature over 200 performers and is designed to reflect the creative spirit of our province, and of the shared history of the PNE and the role it has played in the collective memories of our province. The Freedom Mobile Arch Opening Night is a variety show that is a distinctly live Canadian experience. The 90-minute event will blend a meaningful Indigenous cultural welcome, music, dance, comedy and storytelling into a celebration of our rich cultural past. Guests to this event will also have the first public opportunity to view the significant and important pieces of Indigenous art that anchor the venue. For boxes, groups, and premium hospitality, email: sales@pne.ca.