Every summer, Toronto host the Canadian National Exhibition, and with it comes a packed concert schedule at the bandshell.

Year after year we’ve watched emerging artists and big stars take the stage and entertain the assembled fans and fair-goers for the price of an admission ticket. It’s the best concert value in the city. It’s a great way to end a day at the CNE.

And if you’re hungry, the BBQ row is always right there too!

This year, the CNE will bring in artists from the worlds of pop, rock, country, hip-hop, drag, and more. There are names you know, names your parents know, names your kids know. They all make up one awesome schedule together with performances daily from Friday, August 18 to Sunday, September 3.

With the 2023 CNE just two weeks away, we’ve got the full bandshell concert schedule for you right here. Check it out, pick your dates, and get ready to enjoy some music (along with the midway and fair food)!

Brett Kissel at the 2017 CNE

2023 CNE Bandshell Concert Schedule

Friday, August 18

★ Jesse Gold
★ Dwayne Gretzky

Saturday, August 19

★ Dionne Warwick
★ Cheyenne Elliot

Sunday, August 20

★ Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan
★ Salman Amjad Amanat

Monday, August 21

★ William Prince
★ Julian Taylor

Tuesday, August 22

★ Kim Mitchell
★ Stephen Ridley

Wednesday, August 23

★ Amanda Marshall

Thursday, August 24

★ Marcia Griffiths
★ Jay Douglas

Friday, August 25

★ Kardinal Offishall
★ Choclair
★ Haviah Mighty
★ Jon Kabongo

Saturday, August 26

★ Jann Arden

Sunday, August 27

★ MICO
★ LØLØ

Monday, August 28

★ The Spoons
★ A Flock of Seagulls

Tuesday, August 29

★ Drag EXtravaganza – Featuring:
★ Tynomi Banks
★ Mo Heart
★ Jan Sport
★ Ivory Towers
★ Sofonda

Wednesday, August 30

★ The Washboard Union
★ Nice Horse

Thursday, August 31

★ Dr. Jay

Friday, September 1

★ The Sheepdogs
★ The Redhill Valleys

Saturday, September 2

★ Classic Albums Live Performs Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon

Sunday, September 3

★ Brett Kissel
★ Lydia Sutherland

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