Regina 
The Queen City Ex, presented by SaskTel, is back until August 2, 2026, at Regina’s REAL District.
This five-day annual fair will run daily from noon to midnight, bringing together midway rides, nightly concerts, motorsports, animal shows, agricultural attractions, family entertainment and adventurous fair food.
Grandstand Lineup Highlights:
- July 29: Billy Dean and Collin Raye, 8 to 10 p.m.
- July 30: Helix (7 p.m.); Quiet Riot (8:30 p.m.)
- July 31: Geordie Kieffer (7 p.m.); Down With Webster (8:30 p.m.)
- August 1: Dallas Smith (8:30 p.m.)
- August 2: Arkells (8:30 p.m.) followed by fireworks at 10 p.m.
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Extreme fun:
West Coast Amusements returns to operate the midway. The Chilliwack-based company is Western Canada’s largest Canadian midway operation and has been run by four generations of the Hauser family. Visitors can enjoy gentle Kiddieland attractions, classic midway favourites and high-thrill rides such as Fireball, Freak Out, Supershot, Vertigo and the Zipper.
Head inside the Brandt Centre for the Extreme Zone, featuring daily performances by SuperDogs: The Bow Wow Factor and the Ride the Vibe Freestyle Trials Show. SuperDogs showcases canine athletes racing, jumping, and performing tricks, while professional motorcycle trials riders navigate obstacles with impressive balance, precision and gravity-defying manoeuvres.
The Regina Plumbing & Heating Thrill Zone brings motorsports and strength competitions outdoors. Saskatchewan’s Strongest Man athletes will compete in six events, including a 15,000-pound vehicle pull and Atlas Stones, while Rekless Motorsports presents Sask Drift demonstrations, Run Your Junk races, and new Kids Power Wheels Races. Ride-along experiences are available from Wednesday to Saturday between noon and 3 p.m., and the Run Your Junk: Last Man Standing event closes the action on Sunday.
The Flying Fools High Dive Show will feature world-class divers performing flips, twists, and synchronized dives from heights of up to 80 feet near the SaskMilk Family Stage.
Additional Entertainment & Activities:
The Original 16 Midway Stage and Beer Garden will feature hypnotist Jamie James and live music from Wonderland, Trigger Bang, Kriss the Sky, and Rock Solid.
Families can attend PAW Patrol Skye Storytime at the SaskMilk Family Stage. A separate $12 Meet & Greet Pass gives children an opportunity to meet Skye and take a photo after the show.
MegaBounce, located inside the AffinityPlex, offers an indoor inflatable attraction with jumping, climbing and bouncing activities. An all-day wristband costs $15, a signed waiver is required and socks can be purchased on site for $2.
Agricultural attractions at The Farm include the Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, Flower Pedal Ranch, Inflatable Corn Maze, The Magic Bean, The Farmer’s Daughter Show, and Aces Flying Pig Races. Children can ride pedal tractors, practise roping, try milking a model cow, and learn how food travels from farms to the kitchen.
Terrance Littletent, a hoop dancer and member of the Kawacatoose Cree Nation, will share Indigenous storytelling, movement and cultural teachings at the SaskMilk Family Stage. Dan the One Man Band will also roam the midway daily while playing guitar, drums, harmonica and other instruments.
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Explore more than 140 years of Regina exhibition history at Memory Lane, open inside the Ag-Ex Building from noon to 9 p.m. daily. Guests seeking a break from the fair’s lights, crowds and sounds can visit the Joshua Tree Quiet Zone in Queensbury Downs from noon to 6 p.m. each day.
The QCX Midway 5K Run takes place Sunday, August 2, at 9:30 a.m. Participants will run or walk through the fairgrounds and Mosaic Stadium before the gates open, then receive a commemorative medal, pancake breakfast, and free admission to the fair that day.
Visit the Queen City Marketplace in Banner Hall from noon to 9 p.m. daily to browse handcrafted products, artwork, specialty foods and unique services from a variety of vendors. It is a great place to shop for gifts, souvenirs and one-of-a-kind finds during your day at the fair.
Fair Food
Food is part of the fun at the Queen City Ex, with the Flavour Alley serving everything from nostalgic midway classics to bold new creations. Enjoy cotton candy, mini donuts, corndogs, candy apples, and BeaverTails, or try unusual options such as spicy dill pickle cotton candy, Fruity Pebble corndogs, pickle-loaded curly fries, brownie mini donuts, and Korean-inspired cheese curds. Visitors can also cool down with specialty bubble teas and sample candy-coated fruit, Indian dishes, and other sweet and savoury treats.
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Ticketing:
Beginning July 29, general admission costs $22 online or at the gate. A Friends & Family Pack providing admission for four people costs $77. Children 12 and younger receive free admission between noon and 2 p.m. when accompanied by an adult, while children three and younger are free throughout the day.
Fan Zone upgrades cost $22 and are available online only. They do not include general admission. Ride-All-Day passes are available from West Coast Amusements ticketing kiosks on site, and a $20 QCX Fast Pass can be added to a Ride-All-Day Pass or Magic Money wristband to reduce time spent waiting in ride lines.
Magic Money wristbands are available at on-site kiosks and can be loaded with a custom amount for West Coast Amusements rides, midway games, and participating food or beverage vendors (look for the WCA logo). The wristbands are reloadable, shareable, and do not expire.
Gather your friends and family for five days of rides, concerts, live shows, food, and summer memories at the 2026 Queen City Ex.
