FIFA Fan Festival runs through July 5 with daily games and live music
The PNE Amphitheatre hosts World Cup broadcasts, concerts, and food through the tournament, with varying hours and occasional closures during group and knockout stages.
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver continues through the World Cup at the PNE Amphitheatre with daily games, live performances and food. The atmosphere was electric during the first match, with Mexico fans and Canadian supporters turning out in force for a historic opening.
Scheduling varies: the festival is closed Mondays and Tuesdays during the group stage. During knockout play (June 29 through July 16), the festival closes on select dates including June 29-30, July 1, 6, 8, 13 and 16.
Here's what's coming:
Wednesday, June 17 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Games: Portugal vs. Congo DR (10 a.m.), England vs. Croatia (1 p.m.), Ghana vs. Panama (4 p.m.) Concerts: Ten Souljers, The Boom Booms, Wild Rivers, Shawn Desman
Thursday, June 18 (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Games: Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (noon), Canada vs. Qatar (3 p.m.), Mexico vs. Korea Republic (6 p.m.) Concerts: Uncle Strut, Mariachi Tabasko, Barney Bentall & The Legendary HEARTS, Chromeo
Friday, June 19 (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Games: U.S.A. vs. Australia (noon), Scotland vs. Morocco (3 p.m.), Brazil vs. Haiti (6 p.m.) Concerts: DJ O Show, John Welsh & Los Valientes, Mazacote, Jamie Fine, John Butler with Band
Saturday, June 20 (11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.) Games: Germany vs. Côte D'ivoire (1 p.m.), Ecuador vs. Curaçao (5 p.m.), Tunisia vs. Japan (9 p.m.) Concerts: The Fugitives, Mynxy, Whitehorse, Dawson Gray, Blackie & The Rodeo Kings, Jade Eagleson
Sunday, June 21 (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Games: Belgium vs. Iran (noon), Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde (3 p.m.), New Zealand vs. Egypt (6 p.m.) Concerts: Murray Porter, Indian City, Garret T. Willie, Ash, Snotty Nose Rez Kids