NXNE

North by Northeast (NXNE) Canada’s most important festival of emerging music returns with over 300 of the world’s best new bands in more than 20 of Toronto’s top live music venues.

The best up and coming bands in Canada and the world as well as top established acts.Top acts who’ve played NXNE’s stages include: Post Malone, Lizzo, Flaming Lips, Arkells, Iggy and The Stooges, Run the Jewels, Chrvches, Lumineers, Raekwon, Billy Talent, Jazz Cartier, Azealia Banks, St.Vincent, Daniel Caesar, Lights, Kaytranada, ScHoolboy Q, The Tragically Hip, Future Islands, Spoon, Big Freedia, U.S. Girls, Yungblud, and many more. Plus Canada’s top artists and Tastemakers program in Toronto’s best venues featuring their favourite up-and-coming acts. A low-price wristband gains priority access to all shows.

Who is it for?

Club shows: 19+.

Tickets:

NXNE Discovery Pass ($49) – gets you access to 5 nights of music, with 300+ bands at 30+ venues across Toronto.

NXNE VIP Pass ($149) – includes everything you get with a Discovery Pass, with front-of-the-line access.

NXNE Platinum Pass ($499) – includes everything you get with a VIP Pass, with priority front-of-the-line access.

How to get tickets?

Buy Online

June 10 to 14, 2026

• Schedule

Where: Various Venues, Downtown Toronto

Music Festivals in Ontario