CNE Teases a “Boombastic” Summer Concert Line-Up Featuring Reggae Superstar SHAGGY and more!

Be part of Toronto’s biggest annual event, with approximately 1.4M visitors in attendance last year!

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) returns to Exhibition Place from August 21 to September 7, 2026, with an all-new entertainment lineup, signature attractions, and Canada’s biggest summer fair experience.

Summer music season is heating up and will soon be sizzling come August when the
CNE gets underway with what is shaping up to be one of its most electrifying concert billings to-date.

CNE organizers have just dropped the first set of headliners that includes the likes of Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco, global reggae-pop hitmaker Shaggy, Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee Tom Cochrane, one of Canada’s most successful rock bands The Trews, platinum-selling singer songwriter Lights, and this year’s JUNO Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year nominees, Silverstein.

All concerts are free with CNE admission.

More artists will be announced in the coming months to round out the CNE’s concert line-up across its five music stages including the newly added NXNE Stage that will showcase breakout artists on the cusp of stardom, in partnership with the NXNE Music Festival & Conference.

Attendees can enjoy over 1,000 live performances, interactive exhibits, and exclusive attractions including SuperDogs: Fairy Tales, Classic Championship Wrestling, Urban Edge: Ice Skating & Acrobatic Show, the Farm with 100+ animals, and the Canadian International Air Show on Labour Day weekend.

With something for every age, the 20265 CNE promises 18 days of music, food, fun, and family tradition!

For tickets and full programming, visit www.TheEx.com.