PNE Fair Summer Night Concerts 2026: Cynthia Erivo with the VSO
Cynthia Erivo is a British actress and singer. Known for her work on both stage and screen, she is the recipient of several accolades and one of few individuals nominated for an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award, winning all but the Oscar
Date/Time: Aug 29 2026, 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
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Cynthia Erivo, MBE is an Emmy®, Tony®, 2x Grammy® Award-winning and 3x Academy Award nominated actress, singer and producer. Erivo burst onto West End and Broadway stages in The Color Purple, for which she won the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical and has since taken the world by storm. In 2024, she starred as Elphaba opposite Ariana Grande’s Glinda in Universal’s record-breaking film adaptation of the hit musical WICKED from director Jon M. Chu. The film opened number one at the box office. Erivo garnered widespread critical acclaim for her performance, receiving Golden Globe, SAG, Critics’ Choice, NAACP, BAFTA, and Academy Award nominations. In November 2025, the follow up film WICKED: FOR GOOD opened at number one at the box office, exceeding expectations and breaking records including the biggest opening weekend for a Broadway adaptation. Erivo continues to receive widespread raves for her performance.
Erivo is next set to star in the film adaptation of Prima Facie, the Broadway sensation that originated on the West End. Under her Edith’s Daughter production banner, she will also executive produce the film. This February 2026, Erivo made her highly-anticipated return to the west end in Kip Williams play DRACULA. In this one woman show, Erivo played 23 characters – from the naïve solicitor Jonathan Harker and his fiancée Mina Murray to confidante Lucy Westenra, her suitors, and the formidable vampire hunter Van Helsing — as well as the infamous Count Dracula themself. Dracula will make a limited run through May 2026.
In addition to her illustrious acting career, Erivo is a Grammy®-nominated songwriter and performer, often headlining sold-out shows, symphonies, and music spaces including the Kennedy Center Honors, the 2020 Academy Awards, the 2017 Governor’s Ball and the 2017 Grammy Awards. In 2026, Erivo won a Grammy award for “Defying Gravity” in the ‘Best Pop Duo/Group Performance’ with Ariana Grande for Wicked. She released her second studio album, I FORGIVE YOU, on June 6th, 2025 with Republic Records and received a 2026 Grammy nomination for her single ‘Be Okay’ off the album in the category of ‘Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella.’ Erivo’s debut album, Ch. 1 Vs. 1 was released in September 2021 with Verve/Universal Music Group.
Cynthia Erivo will be performing tonight with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) feat. guest conductor Anthony Parnther.
This year marks the official debut of the Freedom Mobile Arch – purpose‑built for world‑class performances, the state‑of‑the‑art amphitheatre delivers enhanced sightlines, exceptional acoustics, and an immersive fan experience designed to elevate every show. The Summer Night Concerts enter a bold new era—where unforgettable nights, an iconic outdoor setting, and the vibrant energy of the PNE Fair come together in one extraordinary experience.
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