PNE has officially unveiled the Freedom Mobile Arch at Hastings Park in Vancouver. The new 10,000 capacity amphitheatre was completed on schedule, just ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Designed as a modern tribute to the rich legacy of the historic PNE amphitheatre while embracing the future of live entertainment, the Freedom Mobile Arch represents one of the most significant cultural infrastructure investments in British Columbia in recent decades.
“The Freedom Mobile Arch is a new home for music, art and culture in British Columbia and we are so proud to feature BC and Canadian artists for the Opening Night Celebration,” said PNE president and CEO Shelley Frost. “This evening signifies the PNE’s dedication to our cultural and creative communities, and our belief in the opportunity a world-class venue like the Freedom Mobile Arch gives as a gathering place for shared experiences.”
Located at Hastings Park on the PNE grounds, the venue’s signature feature is North America’s largest clear-span wood roof, an iconic architectural statement celebrating British Columbia’s leadership in mass timber innovation and sustainable building design.
Designed by Revery Architecture, the project showcases British Columbian and Canadian building products and engineering while adhering to the highest standards of environmental sustainability. EllisDon was general contractor, overcoming complex challenges to deliver the unique canopy.
“The Freedom Mobile Arch embodies our commitment to investing in the communities we serve,” said Freedom Mobile president and CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau. “We are genuinely honoured to have our name associated with this world-class venue, and with the generations of memories that will be made here. Being part of Vancouver and BC’s cultural history, alongside an institution as iconic as the PNE, is a real privilege.”
The Freedom Mobile Arch is envisioned as a year-round gathering place that will support local arts organizations, touring productions, festivals, sporting events, and cultural programming while strengthening Vancouver’s live entertainment economy.
