- Concerts
- Celebrity Demonstrations
- Live Entertainment
- John Park, The Funny Waiter
- Bendy Em
- James Johnson and the Magical Daredevil Comedy Show
- Tallulah and the Ladder of Men
- Pat Patinfou
- The Essentials
- Mariachi Fuego
- Rock 'N' Roll Karaoke
- Moo'd Swing
- Forty Something
- The Gator James Band
- Danny Scott
- The Nomads
- Radio King
- The Heart Attacks with Johnny Max
- Frankie Benson
- Steven Ambrose Band
- Enrico Galante
- Random Play
- Paul James Band
- Kenny V
- Los Homeless
- The Harmonicats
- TTC Busker Competition
- Artists on the International Stage
- Special Events
- Tribute Bands at the Budweiser Midway Stage
- Competitions
- Movies Under the Stars
- Parades
- Air Show
- Baseball Tournaments
Concerts & Events
Live Entertainment
John Park, The Funny Waiter
Show Time: 1, 3:15 & 5:30 pm
Busker Stage
Eat, drink and laugh, laugh, laugh with The Funny Waiter show. See marshmallows become airborne appetizers! Watch an epic water drinking contest. Witness a classic Plate Spinning routine: nine at once!
Bendy Em
except August 26th - August 29th
Show Time: 1, 3:15 & 5:30 pm
Busker Stage
Comic contortionist Emma Turnbridge has mixed it up with mutants in the X Men Origins: Wolverine movie, performed at countless festivals around the world and proves that good things truly can fit into small packages. Out of the ordinary and unforgettable, Bendy Em serves up truly comic contortions of epic proportions!
James Johnson and the Magical Daredevil Comedy Show
Show Time: 1:45, 4:00 & 6:15 pm
Busker Stage
Have you ever seen a show that prides itself on cramming the most people inside a latex balloon? James Johnson's Magical Daredevil Comedy Show is unique, innovative and hysterically funny.
Tallulah and the Ladder of Men
Show Time: 12:15, 2:30 & 4:45 pm
Busker Stage
A versatile comic performer who pushes the boundaries of social interaction and comic possibilities around the world, Sharon Mahoney is Tallulah.
Pat Patinfou
Show Time: 1-5 pm
Throughout the Grounds
Comic stuntman, expert roller skater and formidable drummer Pat Patinfou, the comic alter ego of Patrick Cote, performs his own lexicon of unique, humorous and spectacular moves, and shows why he is a true artist in the genre of physical comedy. Delirousely funny and filled with unforgettable moments, this is family entertainment at its finest.
The Essentials
Show Time: 2 & 5 pm on the Variety Stage
(west of the Food Building)
Throughout the Grounds at other times
"One of the finest a cappella groups in the world," The Essentials unique arrangements of songs from the 50's to present day, have won the respect of fans everywhere.
Rock 'N' Roll Karaoke
Time: 12:30 - 1 pm
Courtyard Stage, Heritage Court
Direct Energy Centre
Release your inner rock star and perform on stage at the CNE!
Rock 'N' Roll Karaoke has been cancelled for this week.
Moo'd Swing
Friday, August 27th - Sunday, August 29th &
Friday, September 3rd - Sunday, September 5th
Show Time: 3-7 pm
Throughout the Grounds
The Gator James Band
Show Time: 7 - 11 pm
Striker's Bar & Grill
The Nomads
to Tuesday, August 31st
Show Time: 7 - 11 pm
Striker's Bar & Grill
The Heart Attacks with Johnny Max
to Monday, September 6th
Show Time: Sept 1 to Sept 3: 7 - 11 pm,
Sept 4 & 5: 5 - 11 pm, Sept 6: 5 - 7:30 pm
Striker's Bar & Grill
You are guaranteed a good time with The Johnny Max Band. A hard Working Rockin’ Boogie band that has been a fixture of the Southern Ontario Festival, Blues & R&B scene for over 12 years
Frankie Benson
Saturday, August 28th & Sunday, August 29th
Show Time: 2 - 6 pm
Casino Patio
Random Play
Show Time: 7 - 11 pm
Casino Patio
When synthesizers and music videos were the latest thing! Randomplay returns to the EX giving you the authentic "big hair" pop and progressive rock sounds of the 80's and 90's. Catch this versatile 5 piece band performing a wide range of pop hits -- but without the big hair!
Paul James Band
& Thursday, September 2nd - September 6th
Show Time: 7 - 11 pm
except September 6th: 4 - 7:30 pm
Casino Patio
The Harmonicats
Show Time: 2, 4:30 & 7 pm
Courtyard Stage
(Heritage Court, Direct Energy Centre)
The Harmonicats, best known for their hit “Peg O’ My Heart” which in 1947 sold over 20 million copies, return to the CNE this year. There have been changes to the group over the years, but today’s Harmonicats: Mo Vint, Michael Burton and Frank Warner continue to play all the old favourites. They have also added some new stylings and added a few comedy routines that can only be done with a Harmonica. There will even be a few surprises along the way. Each member is in his own right an accomplished musician. Their style of performance will bring back memories for the young at heart and introduce the young to a whole new sound.
TTC Busker Competition
Time: 10 am
TTC Stage
West side of Food Building
Located on the west side of the Food Building, the TTC Stage plays host to the TTC Subway Musicians Auditions. Each year hundreds of hopefuls come to the CNE and audition for their chance to entertain you on your morning commute.