Mississauga is gearing up for a country music weekend at the end of May, as the Country Music Association of Ontario’s 2026 CMAOntario Festival and Awards are set to take place in the city.
The 14th annual event will run from May 29-31 across various locations. The festivities will wrap up with the CMAOntario Awards on Sunday night at Port Credit Memorial Arena, kicking off at 7 p. m.
Tickets for the awards show will be available to the public starting April 6 at 11 a. m.
This isn’t Mississauga’s first time hosting this exciting country music event; it was held here in 2024 when the awards took place at the Living Arts Centre. Last year, Hamilton played host to both the festival and awards show.
Organizers are promising bigger concerts, more intimate live music performances, and a range of other fun activities during this year’s festival weekend leading up to Sunday’s awards ceremony by the picturesque Credit River in Port Credit.
The nominees for this year’s awards were announced on Monday by the CMAO.
Sully Burrows leads with six nominations, followed by Nate Haller with five. Olivia Mae Graham has four nods, while Jessica Sevier, Owen Riegling, Sacha, James Barker Band, and Robyn Ottolini each received three nominations.
This year’s awards show will be hosted by Jason Blaine-who has won multiple CMAOntario and Canadian Country Music Association awards-and Sam Mc Daid from Country Nights.
“The CMAOntario Awards celebrate the talent and achievements of Ontario’s country music industry, honouring artists and industry professionals across 17 categories, along with special awards,” organizers stated in a news release on Monday.
More performers and details about the festival weekend will be revealed soon, according to CMAO officials.
Before hosting in 2024, City of Mississauga representatives expressed their belief that such a large-scale event would suit the city perfectly.
“As Canada’s seventh-largest city and 2023 Music City of the Year, we are home to world-class, diverse musicians and a vibrant live music scene that attracts visitors from across Canada,” officials remarked back in November 2023 when Mississauga was confirmed as host for 2024.
As part of securing this deal, Mississauga representatives also agreed to host again in 2026 alongside CMAO leadership.
In recognition of its dedication to music events and development strategies aimed at showcasing top musical talent nationwide, Mississauga was honored as Music City of the Year by both Canadian Live Music Association and Canadian Music Week in 2023.
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Sully Burrows leads with six nominations, followed by Nate Haller with five. Olivia Mae Graham has four nods, while Jessica Sevier, Owen Riegling, Sacha, James Barker Band, and Robyn Ottolini each received three nominations.
This year’s awards show will be hosted by Jason Blaine-who has won multiple CMAOntario and Canadian Country Music Association awards-and Sam Mc Daid from Country Nights.
“The CMAOntario Awards celebrate the talent and achievements of Ontario’s country music industry, honouring artists and industry professionals across 17 categories, along with special awards,” organizers stated in a news release on Monday.
More performers and details about the festival weekend will be revealed soon, according to CMAO officials.
Before hosting in 2024, City of Mississauga representatives expressed their belief that such a large-scale event would suit the city perfectly.
“As Canada’s seventh-largest city and 2023 Music City of the Year, we are home to world-class, diverse musicians and a vibrant live music scene that attracts visitors from across Canada,” officials remarked back in November 2023 when Mississauga was confirmed as host for 2024.
As part of securing this deal, Mississauga representatives also agreed to host again in 2026 alongside CMAO leadership.
In recognition of its dedication to music events and development strategies aimed at showcasing top musical talent nationwide, Mississauga was honored as Music City of the Year by both Canadian Live Music Association and Canadian Music Week in 2023.
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