What to know
- The CNE has released its full 2026 entertainment lineup ahead of the festival, running Aug. 21 to Sept. 6.
- More than half of this year’s performers are Canadian, with many artists from Toronto.
- Major Canadian headliners include Matthew Good and His Band, Finger Eleven, Tom Cochrane, Lights, Dallas Smith, The Trews, Glass Tiger, Charlotte Day Wilson and Silverstein.
- A full schedule of concerts is available at the CNE website.
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) has announced its full performance list, and it’s packed with remarkable Canadian talent, from Matthew Good and His Band to Finger Eleven.
The traditional end-of-summer festival is less than a month away, bringing fun rides, family-friendly programming, musical acts, and much more to downtown Toronto.
As the event approaches, organizers have finally unveiled its final lineup of performers, who will take over the Bell Sound Stage at Bandshell Park from Aug. 21 to Sept. 6.
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More than half of this year’s lineup is Canadian, and Now Toronto has rounded up a list of all the local talent appearing on different stages across the exhibition for those planning to attend, show their support, and enjoy some great sounds.
Toronto-based artists
Most of the artists appearing in the festival are based in Toronto, with a new talent to see almost every day of the festival, from jazz, to rock, to latin grooves.
August 21:
- Kip James at Wine Garden
- Steve Goodtime at Big Top Stage
- The Canadiana Band at Casino Patio
August 23
- Greg Wyard at Casino Patio
- Big Shiny Goons at Midway Stage
August 24:
- Trash Panda Brass at Midway Stage
- Red Hot Ramble at Midway Stage
August 25
- Stomp Down Rider at Casino Patio
- Julianna at Casino Patio
August 27:
- Soul Sublime at Midway Stage
- NorthFIRE Circus Big Top Stage
- Motown Mania at Midway Stage
August 28:
- Sugar Heat at Midway Stage
August 29:
- UK Calling at Midway Stage
- Raquel’s Riot at Casino Patio
- Propter Hawk at Casino Patio
- Nelson Sobral at Wine Garden
- Evan Denley at Wine Garden
August 30:
- Floyd Factor at Midway Stage
- Candace & Michael at Wine Garden
- AEROSHIP at Midway Stage
August 31:
- The Double Cuts at Wine Garden
- Moses Revolution Midway Stage
- Mo Guzman at Wine Garden
September 1:
- Lost Patients at Casino Patio
- Charlotte Day Wilson at Bell SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell
September 2:
- The Serotones at Casino Patio
- Project Phoenix at Midway Stage
- Mysterion at Big Top Stage
September 3:
- Social Credentials at Midway Stage
September 5:
- Naro and Layton at Wine Garden
September 6:
- The Fraser Melvin Band at Midway Stage
- Bubblegum Bikini at Midway Stage
Other Canadian artists
Although several of the featured artists are from Toronto, the full lineup includes talent from all over the country, which will also perform several shows.
August 21:
- WildShotHoney at Casino Patio
August 22:
- Mike Chianelli at Casino Patio
- Maddisun at Casino Patio
- Lights at Bell SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell
August 23:
- Lou Moore and Friends at Wine Garden
- Emily Schultz at Wine Garden
- Big Shiny 90s at Midway Stage
August 24:
- Virginia to Vegas at Bell SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell
August 25:
- Ty Baynton at Midway Stage
- Janna Leduc at Midway Stage
- Isla-Maria at Wine Garden
- Glass Tiger at Bell SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell
August 26:
- Red Line Radio at Casino Patio
- Green’d Eh at Midway Stage
August 27:
- The Trews at Bell SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell
- Sarah Jayne Riley at Wine Garden
- Emma Hewson at Wine Garden
August 28:
- Shooter at Casino Patio
- Cory Hotline at Casino Patio
August 30:
- Matthew Good and His Band at Bell SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell
August 31:
- Lazo and Exodus at Midway Stage
- Dallas Smith at Bell SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell
September 1:
- Abby Stewart at Midway Stage
September 2:
- Saxy Grooves at Wine Garden
- Finger Eleven at Bell SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell
- Benji Crane at Wine Garden
September 3:
- STEPH at Wine Garden
- Silverstein at Bell SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell
- GRAVELY at Midway Stage
September 4:
- Kris at Wine Garden
September 5:
- Tom Cochrane at Bell SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell
- Paige Warner at Wine Garden
- Mystic Highway at Midway Stage
- Floral Park at Midway Stage
September 6:
- Johannes Linstead at Wine Garden
For a full schedule of concerts, attendees can visit the CNE website.
