Aug 15, 2025 - Sep 1, 2025
Times vary / All Day
Exhibition Place
Back for its 146th year, Ontario’s favourite fair and end-of-summer rite of passage, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is set to make its grand return, August 15 to September 1, 2025.
Once you’ve paid the entrance fee, all entertainment is FREE. To go on the amusement rides, you must have the RAD pass or buy coupons separately.
Admission
- Advance Tickets (before Aug 15): $25.11 (+ HST)
- Regular Tickets (Aug 15-Sept 1): $26.55 (+ HST)
NOTE: For ALL Online transactions there is a $2.99 transaction fee
Admission Specials
- Aug 15: Opening Day $15 (at the gate)
- Aug 18 & 25: Kids’ Toonie Monday $2 (at the gate)
- Aug 18-21 & Aug 25-28: $13 Evenings
You can find all their ticket prices / specials HERE
Bandshell Concerts
Enjoy FREE concerts (with admission) at the CNE’s Bandshell
For full line-up on all stages, you’ll find them here: https://www.theex.com/performances/music/
Entertainment/Special Events
The following are just some of the special events/shows.
- HorseCapades (Free during Aug 3-14)
- Superdogs
- Walking Tours (More Info)
- Aug 31-Sep 2: Canadian International Air Show
(can be viewed along the Waterfront)
Best to take public transit – Streetcar (Union Stn, Bathurst Stn)
TIP: TTC offers an Express Bus from Bathurst Station (recommended) – no stops between the station and Exhibition Place!
For full schedule, line-up of entertainment, please visit https://www.theex.com/
Location: Exhibition Place, Princes' Blvd, Toronto
Tags: all ages, family friendly, family fun