Every summer, as the season fades and back-to-school approaches, the CNE comes to Toronto – and brings country music with it.

The 2023 CNE Country Stage has a 17-day schedule of music lined up for exhibition visitors. It’s a great place to sit and have a rest. Have something to eat. Grab a drink. And of course, enjoy the music.

With a list of up-and-comers, indie artists, and even Canadian Country Music Association award winners.

Our favourite part of this stage and schedule is that the music doesn’t wait til the sun is setting. It’s an afternoon and evening opportunity to enjoy live music. It’s a constant and consistent entertainment option.

And for the genre, it’s a statement that Toronto can carry country music.

Check out the full Canadian National Exhibition Country Stage lineup and schedule below – and if you’re headed to the CNE this summer, make a stop and take in the show.

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2023 CNE Country Stage Performance Schedule

Friday, August 18

✮ Johnson’s Creek
✮ Matt Morson

Saturday, August 19

✮ Johnson’s Creek
✮ Matt Morson

Sunday, August 20

✮ Mackenzie Leigh Meyer
✮ One Ugly Cowboy

Monday, August 21

✮ Mackenzie Leigh Meyer
✮ One Ugly Cowboy

Tuesday, August 22

✮ High Court County
✮ Johnson’s Creek

Wednesday, August 23

✮ High Court County
✮ Johnson’s Creek

Thursday, August 24

✮ New Moon Junction
✮ Southern Fried

Friday, August 25

✮ Bianca Bernardi
✮ Southern Fried

Saturday, August 26

✮ High Court County
✮ Ty Baynton

Sunday, August 27

✮ High Court County
✮ Ty Baynton

Monday, August 28

✮ New Moon Junction

Tuesday, August 29

✮ Mackenzie Leigh Meyer

Wednesday, August 30

✮ Mackenzie Leigh Meyer
✮ One Ugly Cowboy

Thursday, August 31

✮ Nice Horse
✮ One Ugly Cowboy

Friday, September 1

✮ The Chicks Tribute
✮ Marshall Dane

Saturday, September 2

✮ David Boyd Janes
✮ Marshall Dane

Sunday, September 3

✮ David Boyd Janes
✮ Marshall Dane

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