JoJo, The Trews, Shaggy, Raf-Saperra, and surprise guests headline the 2026 CNE Bandshell lineup

Grammy Award-winner JoJo, Punjabi hip hop star Raf-Saperra, Shaggy, and a “surprise international headliner,” will all make their CNE debuts alongside a lineup of Canadian icons this August in Toronto.

The Canadian National Exhibition runs from August 21 to September 7 at Exhibition Place, and the long-running event features a fresh lineup for the Bell Soundstage, at the historic Bandshell.

Partnering with Billboard Canada and Rolling Stone Canada for special performances, the lineup includes two mystery performers on Friday, August 28, and Monday, August 31. Those performances will be revealed soon.

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the historic Bandshell venue, and more than half of the headliners are all local or Canadian, including Canadian Music Hall of Fame stars Glass Tiger, Lights, Virginia to Vegas, Juno-winners Matthew Good and His Band, Bif Naked, Charlotte Day Wilson, CCMA Entertainer of the Year Dallas Smith, and Finger Eleven, to name a few.

Concerts at the CNE Bandshell are free with admission to The Ex, and you can buy advance tickets now with deals up to 35% off until August 20.

Music fans can also purchase Front Row VIP add-ons to reserve the best seats in a special VIP area, including access to a VIP lounge and a dedicated bar with a complimentary drink ticket.

2026 CNE Headliners at the Bell Soundstage:

• 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

The 147th annual Canadian National Exhibition runs from August 21 to September 7, 2026.

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