Tickets

General Admission

14 to 64 years

Includes grounds admission, and access to all shows and exhibits on any one day of the 2026 CNE. Purchase at CNE gates or online at theex.com. NOTE: HST added at checkout. $2.99/per ticket processing fee applies to online purchases.

65 & Better Admission*

65 years+

Includes grounds admission, and access to all shows and exhibits on any one day of the 2026 CNE. NOTE: HST added at checkout. $2.99/per ticket processing fee applies to online purchases.

Child Admission*

5 to 13 years

Includes grounds admission, and access to all shows and exhibits on any one day of the 2026 CNE. NOTE: HST added at checkout. $2.99/per ticket processing fee applies to online purchases.

Family Pass

2 Adults and 2 Children, or 1 Adult and 3 Children

Includes grounds admission, and access to all shows and exhibits on any one day of the 2026 CNE. Applies to children 5 to 13 years. Purchase at CNE gates or online at theex.com. NOTE: HST added at checkout. $2.99/per ticket processing fee applies to online purchases.

Children 4 Years & Under

With a paying adult children 4 years & under get free grounds admission, and access to all shows and exhibits on any one day of the 2026 CNE.

Ride All Day Pass

All ages

Includes grounds admission and unlimited midway rides on any one day of the 2026 CNE. Purchase at CNE gates or online. Wristbands for rides to be redeemed at North American Midway Entertainment booths. NOTE: HST added at checkout. $2.99/per ticket processing fee applies to online purchases.

Ride All Day Pass (Children & 65 Plus)

Children 13 & under and 65+ years

Includes grounds admission and unlimited midway rides on any one day of the 2026 CNE. Purchase at CNE gates or online. Wristbands for rides to be redeemed at North American Midway Entertainment booths. NOTE: HST not included. $2.99/per ticket processing fee applies to online purchases.

Bandshell Front Row VIP Add-On

VIP Add-Ons start at $40+/person. Available while quantities last.

Front Row VIP Add-On experience includes: Exclusive VIP reserved viewing area at the front of the stage, access to secure VIP lounge and amenities (including private bathroom), access to VIP bar, 1 complimentary drink ticket (valid at any bar exclusively in Bandshell Park). *Please note gate entry is not included in the Front Row VIP Add-On. Gate entry must be purchased separately and is required to enter the CNE grounds. Gate entry includes access to the concert space. HST & $2.99 processng fee is not included in price.

CNE Drag Brunch EXtravaganza

This Enhanced Ticket includes access to the CNE Drag Brunch and admission to the CNE on August 30th. Price includes a $2.99 Service Fee. HST added at check out.

Opening Day Deal

All Ages

Available at CNE gates and online on Fri Aug 21 only. Includes grounds admission, and access to all shows and exhibits on Fri Aug 21.

13$ Nights

All ages

Includes grounds admission, and access to all shows and exhibits. Ticket valid only on date purchased. Available at CNE gates or online at theex.com Aug 24 to Aug 27, and Aug 31 to Sept 3 only (link will be activated on these specific dates at 4:45 pm). Price includes HST. $2.99/per ticket processing fee added to online purchases.

Kid’s Toonie Monday

13 years old and younger

Available at CNE gates on Mon Aug 24 & Mon Aug 31. Includes grounds admission, and access to all shows and exhibits. Must be accompanied by a paying adult. Price includes HST. AT GATE ONLY PROMOTION.

EXcelunch Special

All ages

EXcelunch tickets are available at Saskatchewan Gates, TTC/GO Gates and Princes' Gates from 11 am to 1 pm Monday to Wednesday only, excluding Labour Day Monday. Refund issued at the same entrance gate if you leave by 2 pm. Price includes HST. AT GATE ONLY PROMOTION.

136 Coupons

All ages

Each CNE ride requires eight to twenty-two ride coupons. Only available at any North American Midway Entertainment ride ticket booth.

14 Coupons

All ages

Each CNE ride requires eight to twenty-two ride coupons. Only available at any North American Midway Entertainment ride ticket booth.

58 Coupons

All ages

Each CNE ride requires eight to twenty-two ride coupons. Only available at any North American Midway Entertainment ride ticket booth.

Opening Day Ride Special

All ages

Includes eight ride tickets each valid for any single ride. Valid on Fri Aug 21 only. Only available at any North American Midway Entertainment ride ticket booth on Fri Aug 21 only.

Kid’s Toonie Monday Ride Special

All ages

Includes 75 ride coupons. Valid on Mon Aug 24 or Mon Aug 31 only. Only available at any North American Midway Entertainment ride ticket booth on Mon Aug 24 and Mon Aug 31 only.

Ride All Day Pass only

All ages (excluding admission)

Includes unlimited midway rides on day of purchase. Only available onsite at any North American Midway Entertainment ride ticket booth. Grounds admission not included.