The Canadian National Exhibition bandshell has long been a booming concert spot in Toronto, offering great shows as the city celebrates the annual fair and the end of the summer season.

2018 will be no different, with multiple genres of music represented and some big named, fan favourites on the schedule between August 17 and September 3.

The growing popularity of country music in the city is once again reflected with two country nights already planned. And the love for rock and roll (classic and contemporary) is as strong as ever with multiple nights dedicated to rockin’ out. The CNE has also added in some fresh pop, reggae, rap, and more to fill out the 2018 lineup. And it all makes for a fun set of shows.

Note: The schedule is not yet full. 13 dates have music scheduled (some with openers, some yet to be announced), leaving five open dates in the 2018 Canadian National Exhibition bandshell concert schedule to be announced.

There are acts on the 2018 schedule that we’ve seen live and can’t wait to see again (Marianas Trench, James Barker Band, Emerson Drive, The Trews, and more). And, there are acts we haven’t seen, and can not wait to cross off our lists (Nancy Wilson, Little Junior, Big Sugar, and more).

We’re also excited to see which artists are added to the 2018 Northern Comfort Saloon Schedule. Stay tuned for more info once we have it!

Now, without any further ado, check out the 2018 CNE Bandshell concert lineup, and check back for updates to the schedule between now and August 17.

2018 CNE Bandshell Concert Lineup

Friday, August 17

Dennis DeYoung
with Ezra Jordan

Saturday, August 18

Nancy Wilson (Heart)
with JXCK KXLLY

Sunday, August 19

Marianas Trench
with Julian Taylor Band

Monday, August 20

Men Without Hats
with The Spoons

Tuesday, August 21

Stars
with The Elwins

Wednesday, August 22

Freddie McGregor
with Jay Douglas

Thursday, August 23

Hollerado
with Little Junior

Friday, August 24

Emerson Drive
with Kelly Prescott

Saturday, August 25

Blood, Sweat & Tears ft. Bo Bice
with Logan Staats

Sunday, August 26

Fateh
with Zeshan B

Monday, August 27

Classic Albums Live – Led Zeppelin II

Tuesday, August 28

Bedouin Soundclash
with Current Swell

Wednesday, August 29

Moist
with In My Coma

Thursday, August 30

James Barker Band – and – The Washboard Union

Friday, August 31

Big Sugar
with Crown Lands

Saturday, September 1

Kansas
with The Static Shift

Sunday, September 2

The Trews
with Birds of Bellwoods

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