If you're looking for an unforgettable summer experience, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is the place to be! From August 21 to September 7, 2026, the CNE, also known as “The Ex”, returns with thrilling rides, delicious food, live entertainment, competitions, cultural exhibits, and attractions for all ages. 

This year’s CNE features returning favourites like Kids’ World, the CNE Farm, the CNE Gaming Garage, crafting workshops, SuperDogs’ new show Fairy Tails and the Canadian International Air Show on the final weekend. Music fans can also look forward to Bell SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell concerts including performances by Lupe Fiasco, Lights, Shaggy, The Trews, Silverstein, and Tom Cochrane, with more artists to be announced. Plus, the new NXNE Stage at the CNE will bring even more live music and emerging talent to The Ex. Best of all, all concerts and events* are included with the price of CNE admission. (*not including rides, games, food and additional ticketed experiences)

To make your visit even more enjoyable, take GO Transit to Exhibition GO, with convenient access to the fairgrounds right in the heart of the CNE! Plus, don’t forget about PRESTO Perks: save up to 22% off regular priced* admission and up to 39% off regular priced Ride All Day tickets when you buy on or before August 20. 

Starting August 21, save up to 12% off regular priced* admission, and up to 31% off regular priced Ride All Day tickets.

Maximize your excitement while saving on every thrill. Not only does using GO Transit save you time getting to The Ex, but it can also help you save on tickets for the entire family, making your day out even more affordable.

Great news! We’re adjusting train service along Lakeshore West and Lakeshore East to help you GO to the CNE!  

If you’re travelling on Lakeshore West, here’s what you need to know: 

Weekday 

If you are travelling to Union Station: 

• Trains departing Aldershot GO, between 09:06 and 17:03, will depart one minute earlier. 
• Trains departing West Harbour GO, between 09:25 and 15:26, will depart one minute earlier. 
• NEW! 10:21, 13:21, 14:51, 16:29, 17:21, 17:51 and 18:43 trains departing Exhibition GO.
• The 11:10 train departing Confederation GO will depart one minute earlier. 
• The 22:24, Friday only, train departing West Harbour GO will run Monday through Friday.  

If you are travelling from Union Station: 

• NEW! 09:32 train to Exhibition GO, arriving at 09:46.
• Trains between 15:50 and 17:29 will depart two minutes earlier.
• These trains will stop at Exhibition GO.
• The 22:07 train to Niagara Falls GO will depart 11 minutes earlier.
• This train will make stops at Mimico, Long Branch, Clarkson, Bronte and Appleby GO.
• NEW! 00:17, Monday to Thursday only, train to Oakville GO, arriving at 01:05.

If you are travelling from Exhibition GO:  

• Trains departing between 10:24 and 22:15 will depart one minute later. 

Weekend 

If you are travelling to Union Station: 

• NEW! 13:21 train departing Exhibition GO.

If you are travelling from Union Station:  

• NEW! 13:59, 14:35 and 14:59 trains departing Union Station to Exhibition GO, arriving at 14:13, 14:51 and 15:13.

If you’re travelling on Lakeshore East, here’s what you need to know: 

Weekday 

If you are travelling to Union Station: 

• NEW! 15:31, 15:58 and 16:28 trains departing Whitby GO making all stops to Union Station, arriving at 16:33, 17:00 and 17:30.

If you are travelling from Union Station: 

• NEW! 22:35, Friday only, train departing Union Station making all stops to Whitby GO, arriving at 23:35.
• NEW! 23:35, Monday to Thursday, train departing Union Station making all stops to Whitby GO, arriving at 00:35.

Weekend 

If you are travelling to Union Station: 

• Trains departing Durham College Oshawa GO, between 07:37 and 14:07 trains will depart one minute earlier. 
• The 14:24 train departing Durham Oshawa GO will depart three minutes earlier. 

If you are travelling to Durham College Oshawa GO: 

• The 23:32, 00:02, and 00:32 trains departing Danforth GO will depart one minute later.
• The 01:02, Saturday only, train departing Danforth GO will depart one minute later.

If you are travelling from Union Station: 

• NEW! 23:35 train departing Union Station making all stops to Whitby GO, arriving at 00:38.

If you’re travelling on the Stouffville line, here’s what you need to know: 

Weekday 

If you are travelling to Union Station: 

• NEW! 16:36 train departing Unionville GO making all stops to Union Station, arriving at 17:17. 

Some train arrival times to Union Station will be adjusted to arrive earlier or later than regularly scheduled. Plan ahead and check schedules at gotransit.com. 

Let's go to the Ex!

*Ride All Day tickets include grounds admission, access to all shows, exhibits and unlimited midway rides on any one day of the 2026 CNE for regular price of $85 ($75.22 base price + 13% HST). Online price adds $2.99 online processing fee +HST for total price of $88.38. Admission tickets include grounds admission, access to all shows and exhibits on any one day of the 2026 CNE for regular price of $30 ($26.55 base price + 13% HST). Online price adds $2.99 online processing fee +HST for total price of $33.38.

Canadian Armed Forces members and veterans ride free for Warriors’ Day Parade

Year-round, veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces travel for free on GO Transit and UP Express with a valid ID, such as a Veteran’s Service Card or Canadian Military Service ID.

If you are travelling to the Warriors’ Day Parade on Saturday, Aug. 22, travel on GO Transit and UP Express is free for members and veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (regular and reserve) – PLUS one companion.

If a valid ID cannot be presented, veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces are asked to identify themselves by wearing your medals, beret, blazer, uniform, etc.

Immediate family members of deceased veterans may also ride for free. Please ensure you are carrying something to identify your relation to the deceased veteran, such as service papers or an identification card.

We thank our Canadian Armed Forces members, both past and present, for their service and sacrifice to our country. 

Plan ahead and check schedules before you travel.