For the 2026 Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), the August 28 slot at the Bell Soundstage (presented in partnership with Billboard Canada) is officially booked for a surprise international feature/headlining artist whose identity remains under wraps as a TBA special guest.

The lineup is listed here: https://www.theex.com/performances/bellsoundstageatthebandshell/

Some of the performers so far include Lupe Fiasco, Shaggy, Lights, Jojo, Charlotte Day Wilson, and Bif Naked,

Bell SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell — The Ex

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