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Advance Sale Tickets for the 2026 CNE are officially live! 🎟️✨ Your ticket includes grounds admission and access to all shows and exhibits on any one day of the 2026 CNE. Buy now and save up to 35% on admission and ride all day passes. Learn more: theex.com/tickets/

The CNE is now hiring for seasonal roles! 🎉 Join Canada's most iconic summer tradition this August and be part of something unforgettable. Apply now: theex.com/jobs/

Toronto, we’re going BIG this summer 🎶 In partnership with Rolling Stone Canada (@RollingStone_CA), Billboard Canada (@billboardca) and SOUNDSTAGE, the Bell (@bell) SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell returns Aug 21 – Sept 6, 2026. Get tickets + Front Row VIP: bit.ly/4cUQ70T

Meet Pearl an Event Coordinator in our Entertainment Department 👋💃🎤 For Pearl, the real magic happens when she sees a performer connect with the crowd and the smiling faces in the audience.

Same location, brand new energy. ⚡️ We are thrilled to introduce the Spotlight Stage for CNE 2026!

Calling all young performers 🎤💃⭐️ The 2026 CNE Rising Star Talent Competition is back for its 39th year, showcasing incredible young artists across a wide range of genres - you could be next on stage! Applications open now until June 1, 2026 at 4pm: theex.com/contests/risin…

POV: You’ve made it through winter and summer is finally calling 📞 There’s nothing like that first step onto the CNE grounds. Today marks the first day of spring, which means we are 5 months away from the best part of the year! 🎡 What are you looking forward to the most?

Meet the man behind the numbers! 👋💻 Get to know Olid, our Finance Manager here at the CNE. Running the finances for one of Canada’s largest events is no small feat, but Olid handles it all with a positive mindset and a genuine appreciation for his team.

Want your product seen by more than 1.4 MILLION people? 🎡✨ We're now accepting 2026 CNE shopping vendor applications. This is your chance to showcase your products to an engaged audience ready to shop for new finds. 🛍️ Apply today: theex.com/vendors/

A love letter to the CNE. 💌 A Canadian tradition we’ll never stop looking forward to. 🎡 Tag your CNE date for this summer 👇

2025 was one for the books! 🎡 We loved every minute of the fair! From jaw-dropping shows to tasty eats to Midway fun and everything in between. We can't wait to see you at the 2026 CNE! 👀

✨ Happy Holidays from all of us at the CNE! ✨ Wishing you joy, laughter, and a season full of unforgettable moments. We can’t wait to see you back at the fair in 2026! 💜

Each year, @CNEFoundationTO, the charitable arm of the CNE, strives to raise essential funds that are vital for sustaining and growing their charitable programs. Learn more at cnefoundation.com

Happy International Volunteer Day! 💛 From bringing big smiles to keeping the magic running behind the scenes, our volunteers are the real MVPs of the CNE. Thank you for everything you do! 🎡✨

This Canada History Week, we’re celebrating the stories that shaped our city and country 🍁🎡 For more than a century, the CNE has brought entertainment, boosted tourism, and left its mark on Toronto and the GTA. All images are from the CNE Archives, preserving past memories.

Same spots, two moods ☀️🎡🌙 Pick your vibe: Daytime Midway or nighttime magic?

A few of our favourite things 😌🎡

In honour of #AskanArchivistDay, we caught up with Shayda, our Archivist and Heritage Engagement Specialist, to dig into some of the stories behind the CNE Archives. 📜 Thank you, Shayda, for keeping the magic of the fair alive for future generations. 🎡✨

We’re still not over the vibes from this year! 🎡✨ A huge thank you to everyone who came out, shared laughs, and made memories with us 💜 We can’t wait to do it all again next year! 🎠🍿

From the Midway to the classrooms 🎡➡️📚 - thank you to all the students who helped make the CNE unforgettable this summer! Your dedication and enthusiasm made all the difference. Good luck this school year - you’ve got this! 🙌💜