Nielsen Canada Music 360 Report - Part 3

Nielsen Music has just released its 5^th annual study that offers a goldmine of actionable data from a sample group of more than 1,500 nationwide. In this final instalment of a three-part series, FYI delves into the facts and figures behind the media consumers use for music discovery.

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The Biggest Concerts Coming To Canada in 2026

Rush reunite for their first tour in more than a decade, Ariana Grande comes to Montreal (but not Toronto), Ed Sheeran ignites stadiums and much more. It's going to be a big year for music.

After one of Canada's biggest ever years for mega tours at stadiums and festivals throughout the country, 2026 is already shaping up to be another major one.

As we head into the new year, many huge tours have already announced they're coming to the country, and that doesn't even include tours that are still rumoured. From young rising upstarts like EsDeeKid and Olivia Dean to bona fide superstars like Guns N’ Roses and huge reunions, like Rush, these are the biggest tours that are coming to Canada this year.

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Nielsen Canada Music 360 Report - Part 3

Nielsen Music has just released its 5th annual study that offers a goldmine of actionable data from a sample group of more than 1,500 nationwide. In this final instalment of a three-part series, FYI delves into the facts and figures behind the media consumers use for music discovery.

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Rush reunite for their first tour in more than a decade, Ariana Grande comes to Montreal (but not Toronto), Ed Sheeran ignites stadiums and much more. It's going to be a big year for music.

The Guess Who Reclaims Their Name — and the Stage Across Canada

Josh Ross Goes Coast-To-Coast With Canadian Tour Dates

Cardi B Brings Her First Arena Headline Tour to Canada

Disclosure & Deadmau5 Warm Up Igloofest’s First-Ever Edmonton Edition

Lily Allen Brings West End Girl to a Lone Canadian Stop

Three Days Grace Bring Their Most Powerful Lineup Across Canada

Bruno Mars Plays a Record-Setting Stadium Tour

Khalid Brings His Empowering New Era to the Stage

Luke Combs Kicks Off the Summer Stadium Show Season

A$AP Rocky Flexes Five Dates Across the Country

NXNE Brings Unforgettable Music Experiences to Canada

Rosalía Plays Her Biggest Headline Show in Toronto

Chris Stapleton Highlights a Big Country Summer

J. Cole Brings His Final Album to Three Canadian Cities

Ariana Grande Performs Her Only Canadian 'Eternal Sunshine’ Dates in Montreal

Olivia Dean Plays Two Shows In Canada Following Ticketmaster Battle

Guns N’ Roses Play a Trio of Canadian Dates to Wrap Up Summer

Rush Return For The First Time In Over a Decade

Hilary Duff Doubles Back to Toronto Following Sold-Out Comeback Show

Ed Sheeran Brings The World to Toronto

BTS Bring Their Monumental Comeback to Toronto

Warped Tour Returns to Montreal for the First Time in 12 Years

Boots and Hearts Taps Shaboozey & Russell Dickerson for Inaugural Two-Day Festival in Edmonton

More Major Concerts Coming to Canada in 2026

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Nielsen Music has just released its 5^th annual study that offers a goldmine of actionable data from a sample group of more than 1,500 nationwide. In this final instalment of a three-part series, FYI delves into the facts and figures behind the media consumers use for music discovery.