Glass Tiger, Bif Naked and Bran Van 3000 added to CNE Bandshell 2026 lineup
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Glass Tiger, Finger Eleven, Bif Naked, and Bran Van 3000 are among the Canadian artists who have been added to this year’s lineup at the Canadian National Exhibition.
They join previously announced Canadian talent Tom Cochrane, Lights, The Trews, and Silverstein , who are set to headline the CNE’s beloved concert series with a spotlight on homegrown musicians to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the historic Bandshell venue, renamed the Bell Soundstage at the Bandshell.
Also previously announced are Lupe Fiasco and Shaggy.
Meanwhle, U.K.-born Raf-Saperra will bring his distinctive blend of Punjabi storytelling with contemporary hip hop on stage. This year’s Soca Night tradition will feature Barbados music ambassadors Edwin Yearwood, DJ Puffy, and the undisputed Queen of Soca, Alison Hinds.
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and actress JoJo will also make her Bandshell debut.
All concerts are free with admission to the CNE , which runs from Aug. 21 to Sept. 7.
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Still to come is a surprise international superstar presented by Billboard Canada as the headliner for Aug. 28 as well as a special evening with Rolling Stone Canada presenting a country rock sensation to be announced to co-headline with Dallas Smith.
2026 CNE Headliners for Bell SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell
Friday, Aug. 21: Lupe Fiasco
Saturday, Aug. 22: Lights
Sunday, Aug. 23: Shaggy
Monday, Aug. 24: Virginia to Vegas
Tuesday, Aug. 25: Glass Tiger
Wednesday, Aug. 26: Bif Naked and Bran Van 3000
Thursday, Aug. 27: The Trews
Friday, Aug. 28: Surprise international headliner to be revealed presented by Billboard Canada
Saturday, Aug. 29: JoJo
Sunday, Aug. 30: Matthew Good and His Band
Monday, Aug. 31: Dallas Smith with surprise co-headliner to be announced presented by Rolling Stone Canada
Tuesday, Sept. 1: Charlotte Day Wilson
Wednesday, Sept. 2: Finger Eleven
Thursday, Sept. 3: Silverstein
Friday, Sept. 4: Raf-Saperra
Saturday, Sept. 5: Tom Cochrane
Sunday, Sept. 6: Dr. Jay’s Soca Night – Alison Hinds, Edwin Yearwood, Rupee, DJ Puffy
Monday, Sept. 7: No concert; CNE Gates close at 5 p.m. on Labour Day