If you live in Toronto or visit during the summer months, you will know that there are certain events that everyone looks forward to every year. Pride Toronto, Summerlicious, and various neighbourhood festivals like Salsa on St. Clair always embody peak Toronto summer vibes. One of the best times of the year for me is of of course The Canadian National Exhibition, more commonly known as the CNE. Often times marking the second half of the summer and the upcoming return to school is around the corner, it embodies joy . I have had the pleasure of attending with friends and family over the years, but while living in Ottawa would often times miss out. That’s why now that I’m home I am so excited for all the memories I’m going to make, and why I wanted to share what I am most excited about!
I personally always look forward to the fabulous and out of the box food options which always push the boundaries, and I’ve loved trying them all over the years. Of course, there is so much more to the CNE than the food. From attractions, to the exhibits, the competitions, and the rides & games, there truly is something for everyone and all ages.
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The Canadian National Exhibition announces its full 2025 Bell CNE Bandshell line-up set to hit the stage beginning August 15th. Offering the best of homegrown talent to international music superstars, this year’s CNE concert line-up has something for everyone including:
2025 Bell CNE Bandshell Concert Series
Friday, August 15 – Shawn Desman w/ Ari Hicks
Saturday, August 16 – Loverboy
Sunday, August 17 – STARS & Chantal Kreviazuk
Monday, August 18 – Moist
Tuesday, August 19 – Rêve, Jessia, Aqyila
Wednesday, August 20 – Trans-Canada Highwaymen
Thursday, August 21 – Luciano & Jay Douglas
Friday, August 22 – July Talk w/ The Darcys
Saturday, August 23 – 98 Degrees w/ Alyssa Reid
Sunday, August 24 – The Commodores with Jully Black
Monday, August 25 – Cold War Kids
Tuesday, August 26 – Bishop Briggs
Wednesday, August 27 – The Dirty Nil w/ Ben Quad
Thursday, August 28 – The Rural Alberta Advantage w/ Special Guest Yukon Blonde
Friday, August 29 – Marianas Trench w/ Nicolina
Saturday, August 30 – Dean Brody
Sunday, August 31 – Soca Night ft. GBM Nutron, Mical Teja, Coutain, with DJ Ana, Ultra Simmo and Dr. Jay
Monday, September 1 – No concert on Labour Day
In addition to the Bell CNE Bandshell stage, there are five other music stages throughout the CNE to entertain visitors during the 18-day fair, taking place August 15 – September 1, 2025.
All in all, there is nothing quite like The CNE every year and I cannot wait to attend and bring you all along with me via social media!
For more information, and to purchase your tickets early, go to www.TheEx.com
Photos: CNE
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