Howie Mandel, Marianas Trench, Tom Cochrane to attend this year’s CNE

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is returning in-person from August 19-September 5 at Exhibition Place.

The event is full of music, performances and comedy on its six variety stages daily.

This year, Tom Cochrane, Marianas Trench, Jay Douglas are among some of the performers. New music from JUNO-winning artists will also be attending, including Indigenous singer-songwriter Iskwē and 2022 Breakthrough Group of the Year Monowhales. All concerts and performances are free with a CNE admission.

New this year, the Bandshell Stage will be shining a spotlight on some Canadian comedians. Judge of America’s Got Talent, Howie Mandel, headlines Comedy Night on Friday, August 19 for opening day. He joins fellow comedians Ali Hassan, Nour Hadidi, Nile Seguin, and Courtney Gilmour.

Advance General Admission Tickets cost $20 and must be purchases by August 18. Regular General Admission Tickets are $25 and go on sale starting August 19.