2016 Canadian National Exhibition CNE Bandshell Concert Schedule
Updated with new acts added since original publishing date (June 21, 2016)
Yes, we know that Toronto is still waiting for Spring to really start (enough with the cold and the snow already), and we know that the CNE signals the end of Summer every year… and we’re not trying to get ahead of ourselves or anything, but we just couldn’t resist sharing this news.
The Canadian National Exhibition has released 30 acts for 16 dates on the legendary bandshell stage in 2016… and we know there are more names, and maybe more dates to come.
As always, the CNE will feature a healthy mix of established acts, vintage returns, and young talent – all in town to entertain the crowd and enjoy the fair atmosphere in the city. Acts like Randy Bachman and Alan Frew will excite rock and roll fans of the past, and we guarantee that Juno nominated Scott Helman is going to draw a young crowd that will include some screaming teenage fans.
We’re also excited to see back-to-back-to-back country days on the schedule with George Canyon, Dean Brody, High Valley, and Jess Moskaluke already announced for a Friday through Sunday, weekend run. The question now needs to focus on the openers for Canyon on Friday and Brody on Saturday… we dont’ have any info at all, but we wouldn’t be surprised to have a River Town Saints sighting on one of those nights.
After looking at the calendar there seem to be more dates to be added, but for now we can tell you about these 10… mark them on your calendar!
2016 Canadian National Exhibition CNE Bandshell Concert Schedule
August 19
The Harpoonish & The Axe Murderer
Randy Bachman
August 20
Jane’s Party
Jefferson Starship
Live Broadcast of The Tragically Hip in Kingston, ON via CBC
August 21
Poor Young Things
Headstones
August 22
Aloha Elvis
August 23
The Heartbroken
Ricky Nelson Remembered
August 24
Jay Douglas
Luciano
August 25
The Spoons
Alan Frew
August 26
Jordan McIntosh
George Canyon
August 27
Jessica Mitchell
Dean Brody
August 28
High Valley
Jess Moskaluke
August 29
Steve Hill
The Legendary Downchild Blues
August 30
Dan Talevski
Scott Helman
Tyler Shaw
August 31
Repartee
A Great Big World
September 2
Junkhouse
54·40
September 3
The Lazys
The Trews
September 4
The Beaches
Walk Off The Earth
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Hello Can you please tell me who is performing the show Aloha Elvis at the band shell and what time is the show at please ?
Hi Serena, Elvis Tribute Artist Steve Michaels and the TVB Band will be performing the Aloha Elvis show. Showtime is listed as 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Enjoy!
Hi,
Just wanna know if theres cover bands this year
Reply will be appreciated
Debbie
Hi Debbie, the Midway Stage and the Casino & Patio Stage are great places to look for bands playing original and cover songs!