NXNE Announces First 100 Artists for 2026 Edition

The first 100 artists for NXNE have been announced.

Following a landmark 30th anniversary, the Toronto multi-day festival will return with a new roster of talent, from June 10-14.

As NXNE enters its 31st edition, organizers curated the lineup of performers from over 2,000 applications. The festival presents a bevvy of emerging Canadian talent, plus the top discovery acts from around the globe.

Taking the stage this summer includes: A Weekend At Ramona’s, Bebe and Oona, Cherrykim, Desiire, Electrokat, Félixe, Grae, Hillari, Kurotek, Little Quirks, Mazzy, Mopao Mumu, Nectar Palace, Pony Girl, Puma June, Quarterback Baby, Sankya, Skystar, Smacked Youth, Tean Dream, Willem James Cowan, Worry, Yuzu and more.

All acts are set to play 40-minute sets with a 20-minute changeover — NXNE’s signature format — in over 30 of the city’s hottest venues. Anticipating hundreds of thousands of attendees over the five days, the festival is adding stages at Union Station, Billy Bishop and Pearson airports to reach music fans across the city.

This marks the second edition that Billboard Canada will work in partnership with the legendary festival. This year, Rolling Stone Canada is also a partner, further amplifying the festival’s global reach.

Last year’s festival was the biggest edition of NXNE in years, with major Billboard Canada THE STAGE shows including global pop-R&B singer Khalid headlining Sankofa Square for thousands of fans, Daniel Caesar performing an intimate set to return the Mod Club to its original name, The Beaches rocking out at the Bovine Sex Club, and a string of local acts in Billboard Canada Live showcases, including Ruby Waters, renforshort, New Friends and King Cruff, were sprawled out across Toronto.

This year also expands NXNE's industry focus, bringing marquee Billboard Canada events, including Power Players, Managers to Watch, Billboard Summit @ NXNE and more. A first-time addition to the event roster is the Canadian Sync Awards at NXNE, with more announcements coming soon.

As the fest gears up for June, SOCAN Foundation executive director and Toronto Metropolitan University assistant professor Dr. Charlie Wall-Andrews will lead the advisory board of Canadian music industry professionals.

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Billboard Canada’s parent company AMG co-owns NXNE and its brands are official media partners of NXNE.