2026 in Canadian music

The following musical events and releases are expected to happen in 2026 in Canada.

Notable events

Dates TBA

  • 2026 Canadian Country Music Awards
  • 48th Félix Awards

Albums set to be released

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References

  1. ↑ Samantha Beattie, "Hamilton is 'ready for the spotlight' with 2026 Juno Awards coming in March, says mayor". CBC Hamilton, November 25, 2025.
  2. ↑ Eric Volmers, "Canadian Folk Music Awards to be held in Calgary with four concerts, award presentations". Calgary Herald, April 2, 2026.
  3. ↑ Kerry Doole, "The SOCAN Foundation Launches The Inaugural South Asian Music Prize". Billboard, April 24, 2026.
  4. ↑ Brad Wheeler, "Tragically Hip, Feist, Roch Voisine and Loverboy members to be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame". The Globe and Mail, April 28, 2026.
  5. ↑ Amber Dowling, "CBC gains full EBU membership, opening path to Eurovision". Playback, June 25, 2026.
  6. ↑ Helen Surgenor, "Canada will enter the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest". CBC News, July 1, 2026.
  7. ↑ Alex Nino Gheciu, "Angine de Poitrine, Beaches, Kaytranada make Polaris Music Prize long list". The Globe and Mail, June 11, 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Kerry Doole, "New & Upcoming Album Releases: Kid Koala's New Soundtrack, Tim Baker's Expanded Holiday Album". Billboard, December 5, 2025.
  9. ↑ Chelosky, Danielle (March 17, 2026). "Masked Microtonal Math Rock Duo Angine de Poitrine Announce New Album And First US Tour". Stereogum. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  10. ↑ Matt Horseman, "Aquakultre’s 1783 album delves into enduring ties in Black Nova Scotia". The Globe and Mail, February 4, 2026.
  11. ↑ Greg Kennelty (December 9, 2025). "ARCHSPIRE Drops Blinding New Single "Carrion Ladder", Announces New Album Too Fast To Die". Metal Injection. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  12. ↑ Sydney Brasil, "Arkells Enlist Portugal. The Man and Grouplove on New Album 'Between Us'". Exclaim!, February 5, 2026.
  13. ↑ Kelsey Adams, Holly Gordon, Natalie Harmsen, Melody Lau and Bhaven Moorthy, "A yearning serenade from the Heated Rivalry soundtrack, and 6 more songs you need to hear this week". CBC Music, January 19, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Dean Brody Unveils 'The Tenth Album'". Complete Country. May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
  15. ↑ Alex Hudson, "Brian Borcherdt Reunites Burnt Black for New Album, Halifax Show". Exclaim!, January 20, 2026.
  16. ↑ Em Medland-Marchen, "Cadence Weapon's 'Forager' Stitches Together Disparate Cultural Shifts". Exclaim!, April 24, 2026.
  17. ↑ Emma Madden, "Hard Hearted Woman". Pitchfork, March 16, 2026.
  18. ↑ Sandiford, Kayla (January 13, 2026). "Feist, Buck Meek, and more feature on new Charlotte Cornfield album, Hurts Like Hell". The Line of Best Fit.
  19. ↑ Stefano Rebuli, "Quebec DJ CRi Trades the Solo Spotlight for a Community of Friends : 'I'm Done Touring Alone'". Billboard, April 24, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Devin Cuddy on name-dropping Canadian cities in his music". Q, May 22, 2026.
  21. ↑ Jim Barber, "Shub Drops “I Know” ft. Sebastian Gaskin Ahead of Heritage (Part Two)". Music Life, April 28, 2026.
  22. ↑ Karlie Rogers, "Gord Downie and the Sadies Celebrated with Live Album". Exclaim!, February 10, 2026.
  23. ↑ Felix Hughes, "Interview: Mia Kelly talks focusing on her own perspective for the first time". Next, May 27, 2026.
  24. ↑ "Matt Lang dévoile Ain't That Bad, un 4e album aux allures cinématographiques". Info Lanaudiere. January 8, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  25. ↑ Simon McKague, "Inside Abigail Lapell’s personal journey through motherhood on Shadow Child". Roots Music Canada, May 9, 2026.
  26. ↑ Gregory, Allie (March 12, 2026). "Sook-Yin Lee Announces New Solo Album '72RHR'". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  27. ↑ Jazz Monroe, "The New Pornographers Detail New Album, Share Video". Pitchfork, January 21, 2026.
  28. ↑ Peaches returns with 'No Lube So Rude,' her first album in a decade, and signs to Kill Rock Stars
  29. ↑ Marissa Lorusso, "Clearly Cursed". Pitchfork, February 12, 2026.
  30. ↑ Hahnen, Madison (February 13, 2026). "Owen Riegling 'In The Feeling' On New Album". Music Row. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
  31. ↑ Elena Sénéchal-Becker, "Vivek Shraya is hot, blond and hitting the dance floor". Xtra Magazine, May 20, 2026.
  32. ↑ "Rae Spoon returns to Alberta, celebrating their new album". CBC Radio, May 6, 2026.
  33. ↑ Elena Massing, "Tanya Tagaq wants to 'bring Nunavut to the stage' in Split Tooth: Saputjiji" CBC Arts, January 27, 2026.
  34. ↑ Hollabaugh, Lorie (February 27, 2026). "Tenille Townes Examines Life's Balancing Act On New LP 'The Acrobat,' Due In April". MusicRow.
  35. ↑ Natalie Harmsen, "The Tragically Hip's final 2016 concert set to re-air on CBC this summer". CBC Music, May 13, 2026.
  36. ↑ Megan Lapierre, "Pressure Makes Katie Tupper's 'Greyhound' a Diamond". Exclaim!, January 22, 2026.
  37. ↑ Eggleston, Jennifer (January 21, 2026). "Shania Twain Nears Completion of Seventh Studio Album, Plans 2027 Tour". 995qyk.com. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  38. ↑ Zisman, Erica (April 17, 2026). "Here Is Cameron Whitcomb's EP 'Deep Water'". Country Swag. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  39. ↑ Allie Gregory, "Wintersleep Return with New Album 'Wishing Moon'". Exclaim!, November 7, 2025.
  40. ↑ Wheeler, Brad (April 6, 2026). "Canadian singer-songwriter David Wiffen dies at 84". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  41. ↑ Michael To, "Canadian actress, Party Game star Dinah Christie dies at 83". CHCH-TV, April 13, 2026. Accessed April 20, 2026.
  42. ↑ Kerry Doole, "Canadian Music Industry Pays Tribute To Legendary Montreal Entrepreneur Donald K. Tarlton". Billboard, April 24, 2026.
  43. ↑ "Timber Timbre frontman Taylor Kirk, dead at 44". CBC Music, April 24, 2026.
  44. ↑ Jackie Carmichael, "Renowned Indigenous cellist killed in crash returning from father's funeral". Edmonton Journal, May 17, 2026.
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