Get ready, Toronto—summer’s ultimate throwback playlist is coming LIVE to the spacious green lawns of Exhibition Place! The 2025 CNE Bell Bandshell Concert Series is bringing nostalgic nights and feel-good vibes, featuring chart-toppers, rock legends, and summer anthems from August 15 to September 1. The annual fair is turning up the heat with its hottest lineup yet—and it’s all free with your CNE admission! youtube.com+8theex.com+8mrwillwong.com+8
🔥 Headliners That’ll Light Up the Stage
From ’90s boy band nostalgia to Motown magic:
- 98 Degrees (Aug 23) is bringing the heat—and yes, the one and only classic tunes we all grew up with. mrwillwong.com
- The Commodores, joined by Toronto’s own Jully Black, are set to make you groove with timeless Motown—versus bass lines included. mrwillwong.com+2theex.com+2mrwillwong.com+2
- Canadian icons Moist are back (Aug 18), snagging the stage again after a seven-year hiatus. youtube.com+5theex.com+5facebook.com+5
- Southern alt-rock thrill with Cold War Kids (Aug 25).
- Local legends The Rural Alberta Advantage, flanked by Yukon Blonde, will deliver heartfelt, punchy melodies (Aug 28).
- A surprise all-Canadian supergroup, Trans‑Canada Highwaymen, featuring members from Sloan, The Odds, and others, hits the stage Aug 20. en.wikipedia.org+3theex.com+3mrwillwong.com+3
đź‘‘ More Stars & Flashback Feels
Your #HotGirlSummer forecast? Expect Toronto pop trinity Rêve, Jessia, and Aqyila to light it up (Aug 19). Plus beloved acts like Shawn Desman, Loverboy, July Talk, Bishop Briggs, Dean Brody, and Marianas Trench fill your nights with everything from ’80s rock to modern pop-rock. mrwillwong.com+2theex.com+2mrwillwong.com+2
🎟️ Did Someone Say FREE?
All concerts are free with CNE admission—no extra ticket needed! Expert tip: grab your advance admission online to save some coin, then just stroll in and soak up the vibes. youtube.com+8theex.com+8mrwillwong.com+8
đź“Ť Venue Vibes
CNE’s historic Art Deco Bandshell—Toronto’s mini-Hollywood Bowl since 1936—offers lake breezes, picnic spreads, and top-tier sound under open skies. mrwillwong.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4en.wikipedia.org+4
Mark your calendars:
- Aug 23: 98 Degrees + Alyssa Reid
- Aug 24: The Commodores + Jully Black
…and many more until Sept 1.
Don’t miss out—hit up theex.com for the full festival schedule, ticket deals, and insider tips. Whether you’re chasing nostalgia or discovering new vibes, the CNE Bandshell has live music magic waiting for you. Let’s go to The Ex!
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