Toronto's Canadian National Exhibition 2026 Announces Dates, Attractions and Bell SOUNDSTAGE Lineup

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) will return to Toronto from 21 August to 7 September 2026, held at Exhibition Place. The fair, which draws over 1.5 million visitors each year, will feature its traditional midway rides, food vendors, live shows and special attractions such as the Canadian International Air Show.

For its 147th edition, the CNE is revamping the Bandshell as the Bell SOUNDSTAGE. The announced lineup includes Canadian acts Charlotte Day Wilson, Finger Eleven, Dallas Smith and Lights, along with international performers JoJo, Lupe Fiasco, Shaggy and British‑Punjabi artist Raf‑Saperra. CEO Mark Holland said the music program aims to reconnect the fair with its historic role as a major music venue. The event partners with Toronto’s NXNE festival to spotlight new homegrown talent and will feature additional co‑headliners revealed later in the summer.