Get set for a celebration! This Canada Day, come together for a remarkable nationwide party on all CBC platforms. Check out our comprehensive guide below to find out where and when to tune in for all the festivities.
The CBC Canada Day 2026 Concert, featuring a lineup of talented performers, will kick off at 8/9:30 NT live from Ottawa at LeBreton Flats. Isabelle Racicot will host the evening special “Celebrating our Canada!” showcasing memorable acts from across the nation.
Notable Canadian artists and guests scheduled to perform include Alessia Cara, Barenaked Ladies, Beatrice Deer, MICO, Paul Langlois, Adam Baldwin, Andrina Turenne, Begonia, Diane Dufresne, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Gabs Bouchard, Isabelle Boulay, Lisa LeBlanc, Noeline Hofmann, Pierre Lapointe, P’tit Belliveau, and Sylvia Cloutier. The show will be presented in English, French, American, and Quebec Sign Language, with fireworks concluding the night at 10 pm ET.
Catch the concert on CBC TV, CBC Gem, and CBC’s YouTube channel.
Live CBC coverage will be available throughout the day. Begin your day with CBC News live coverage at 6 am ET on various CBC platforms. Adrienne Arsenault and Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco will take over from LeBreton Flats Park in Ottawa at 10 am ET, followed by live coverage on CBC Radio and CBC Listen starting at 11 am ET. Share your thoughts on what it means to be Canadian in 2026 on “Call-In Canada” at 2 pm ET.
Later in the day, Ian Hanomansing and Gloria Macarenko will connect with Canadians celebrating across the country from Banff at 4 pm ET. Additionally, a special concert pre-show at 7 pm ET will feature interviews with performers and highlight Canada-wide celebrations.
On CBC Music, join CBCMusic.ca for “10 Songs with Surprising Canadian Connections” and live coverage from Ottawa’s Canada Day celebrations. Various music shows will present special playlists and performances throughout the day.
CBC will also kick off the “It’s a Canada Thing Summer Tour” with in-person kiosks in four cities. Attendees can participate in activities, win prizes, and celebrate Canada Day in-person at various locations.
Celebrate Canada Day on CBC’s FAST channels with special programming showcasing Canadian history and comedy. Find detailed information about CBC’s Canada Day programming at cbc.ca/canadaday.