Toronto 
The Canadian National Exhibition has unveiled its 2026 concert lineup, bringing international performers and familiar Canadian names to the Bell SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell.
Credit: Canadian National Exhibition
The CNE runs from August 21 to September 7 at Exhibition Place in Toronto. This year’s music program will also mark the Bandshell’s 90th anniversary, with more than half of the announced headliners coming from Canada.
Glass Tiger, Finger Eleven, Bif Naked and Bran Van 3000 are among the newly added acts. The Canadian lineup also includes Charlotte Day Wilson, Matthew Good and His Band, Dallas Smith and Virginia to Vegas.
They join previously announced performers such as Tom Cochrane, Lights, The Trews and Silverstein. Bif Naked and Bran Van 3000, best known internationally for “Drinking in LA,” will share the stage on August 26.
International artists making their CNE debuts include Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco, pop and R&B singer JoJo, reggae performer Shaggy and British Punjabi artist Raf-Saperra.
Soca Night on September 6 will feature Barbadian performers Alison Hinds, Edwin Yearwood, DJ Puffy and Rupee.
Two more names remain under wraps. Billboard Canada is expected to reveal an international headliner for August 28, while Rolling Stone Canada will announce a country-rock artist appearing with Dallas Smith.
All Bandshell concerts are included with CNE admission. An advance admission pass costs $25.11 before tax, including a $2.99 processing fee. The advance Ride All Day Pass is $51.66 before tax and includes unlimited midway rides.
For those looking to sit closer to the stage, the CNE has introduced a dynamically priced Front Row VIP add-on with reserved seating, lounge access, a dedicated bar and one complimentary drink ticket.
2026 Concert Lineup
- Friday, August 21: Lupe Fiasco
- Saturday, August 22: Lights
- Sunday, August 23: Shaggy
- Monday, August 24: Virginia to Vegas
- Tuesday, August 25: Glass Tiger
- Wednesday, August 26: Bif Naked and Bran Van 3000
- Thursday, August 27: The Trews
- Friday, August 28: Surprise international headliner to be revealed presented by Billboard
Canada - Saturday, August 29: JoJo
- Sunday, August 30: Matthew Good and His Band
- Monday, August 31: Dallas Smith with Surprise co-headliner to be announced presented by
Rolling Stone Canada - Tuesday, September 1: Charlotte Day Wilson
- Wednesday, September 2: Finger Eleven
- Thursday, September 3: Silverstein
- Friday, September 4: Raf-Saperra
- Saturday, September 5: Tom Cochrane
- Sunday, September 6: Dr. Jay’s Soca Night – Alison Hinds, Edwin Yearwood, Rupee, DJ Puffy
- *Monday, September 7: No concert; CNE Gates close at 5pm on Labour Day
