The 2026 Grey Cup performers are led by country star Riley Green at halftime and Sarah McLachlan on the national anthem. The 113th Grey Cup is on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, and the Grey Cup Festival fills the city with concerts from November 11. Here is the full entertainment lineup, day by day.
2026 Grey Cup Performers at a Glance
| Performer | Role | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Green | Bud Light Grey Cup Halftime Show | Sun, Nov 15 | McMahon Stadium |
| Sarah McLachlan | National anthem | Sun, Nov 15 | McMahon Stadium |
| Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor (Blue Rodeo) | Special pre-game set | Sun, Nov 15 | McMahon Stadium |
| James Barker Band | SiriusXM Grey Cup Kick-Off Show | Sun, Nov 15 | McMahon Stadium |
| James Barker Band and Jade Eagleson | Saturday Night Concert | Sat, Nov 14 | Big Four Roadhouse |
| Alan Doyle featuring The Strumbellas | Thursday Night Concert | Thu, Nov 12 | Big Four Roadhouse |
| The Trews | Festival opening night | Wed, Nov 11 | Stampede Park |
| Drew Gregory | Grey Cup Rodeo | Sat, Nov 14 | Nutrien Western Event Centre |
All times on this page are Mountain Time (MT), Calgary’s local time. Add two hours for Eastern Time.
Grey Cup Game Day Performers: Sunday, November 15
- 1:00 to 5:00 PM MT: Free FanDuel Game Day Tailgate in the East Lot at McMahon Stadium.
- 3:00 PM MT: Gates open.
- Pre-game: Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor of Blue Rodeo play a special set. Blue Rodeo also played halftime at the 2009 Grey Cup in Calgary.
- SiriusXM Grey Cup Kick-Off Show: Juno winning country group James Barker Band closes out the pre-game.
- “O Canada”: Sarah McLachlan, the Halifax native with 12 Juno Awards and three Grammys.
- Flyover: The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are set to make their final flight over the game.
- 5:00 PM MT (7:00 PM ET): Kickoff, per the official Grey Cup Festival ticket page.
- Halftime: Riley Green headlines the Bud Light Grey Cup Halftime Show, likely around 6:30 PM MT.
Riley Green is the Alabama singer behind “There Was This Girl,” “Worst Way” and “Don’t Mind If I Do.” Read our Grey Cup halftime show 2026 guide for his bio, likely songs and start time.
Grey Cup Festival 2026 Concerts and Events by Day
The Cenovus Energy 2026 Grey Cup Festival runs at Stampede Park and around downtown Calgary. Many events are free. Concerts at the Big Four Roadhouse are ticketed and 18+.
Wednesday, November 11: Opening Night
- Suncor Street Festival and Outdoor Community Stage: Lot 3, 4:30 to 9:00 PM. Free.
- Kick-Off Party: Big Four Roadhouse, 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Ticketed.
- Live music: The Trews help open the festival.
Thursday, November 12: Alan Doyle and The Strumbellas
- Pancake Breakfast: Lot 3, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Free.
- Family Zone: BMO Centre Halls A1 and A2, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Free.
- CFLPA HQ: 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Free.
- Team parties: Open from 4:00 PM.
- Thursday Night Concert: Alan Doyle featuring The Strumbellas, Big Four Roadhouse, 7:30 to 10:30 PM. 18+, ticketed.
- Drone show: 8:45 PM. Free.
Friday, November 13: Legends and Team Parties
- Game Plan: Fairmont Palliser, 7:30 to 9:30 AM. Ticketed.
- CFL Alumni Legends Luncheon: Big Four Roadhouse, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Ticketed.
- Free all day: Pancake breakfast, Family Zone and the evening drone show.
- Team parties: Open from noon.
Saturday, November 14: Rodeo and Saturday Night Concert
- Athletes in Action Breakfast: Big Four Roadhouse Hall B, 7:30 to 10:30 AM. Ticketed.
- Spirit of Edmonton Breakfast: BMO Centre Hall D, 8:00 AM to noon. 18+, ticketed.
- Girls In Sport Summit: Scotiabank Saddledome, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Registration required.
- Grey Cup Rodeo with Drew Gregory: Nutrien Western Event Centre, 12:00 to 2:00 PM and 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Ticketed.
- Cheer Extravaganza: Scotiabank Saddledome, 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Ticketed.
- Bud Light Saturday Night Concert: James Barker Band and Jade Eagleson, Big Four Roadhouse, 7:30 to 10:30 PM. 18+, ticketed.
Event times can change. Check GreyCupFestival.ca before you go.
2026 Grey Cup Tickets
Levels 1 to 4 and the Corral at McMahon Stadium are sold out, according to the official festival site. Any remaining seats sell through Ticketmaster. Festival concerts and breakfasts have their own tickets, and many daytime events are free.
How to Watch the 2026 Grey Cup Performers on TV
- Canada: TSN, CTV and RDS (French). Stream on the TSN app or Crave.
- USA: Free on CFL+.
- Rest of the world: Free on CFL+.
The broadcast covers the anthem, the pre-game acts and the full halftime show. Festival concerts are not televised. See our CFL live stream guide for apps and costs, and our 113th Grey Cup guide for the matchup.
Past Grey Cup Halftime Performers
| Year | Host City | Halftime Performer |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Winnipeg | mgk |
| 2024 | Vancouver | Jonas Brothers |
| 2023 | Hamilton | Green Day |
| 2022 | Regina | Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Davis, Josh Ross |
| 2021 | Hamilton | Arkells, The Lumineers, K.Flay |
| 2019 | Calgary | Keith Urban |
Calgary goes country again. Keith Urban headlined the last Grey Cup at McMahon Stadium in 2019. See every champion on our Grey Cup winners list.
2026 Grey Cup Performers FAQ
Who is performing at the 2026 Grey Cup?
Riley Green headlines the halftime show, Sarah McLachlan sings the anthem, Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor of Blue Rodeo play before the game, and James Barker Band hosts the SiriusXM Kick-Off Show.
Who is the 2026 Grey Cup halftime performer?
Country star Riley Green headlines the Bud Light Grey Cup Halftime Show on November 15, 2026 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary.
Who sings the national anthem at the 2026 Grey Cup?
Sarah McLachlan will sing O Canada before kickoff.
What time does the 2026 Grey Cup start?
The official Grey Cup Festival site lists kickoff at 5:00 PM MT (7:00 PM ET). Gates at McMahon Stadium open at 3:00 PM MT.
Who plays the Grey Cup Festival concerts?
Alan Doyle featuring The Strumbellas play Thursday, November 12, and James Barker Band with Jade Eagleson play Saturday, November 14, both at the Big Four Roadhouse.
Are Grey Cup Festival events free?
Many are. The street festival, pancake breakfasts, Family Zone, drone shows and the game day tailgate are free. Concerts, breakfasts, the rodeo and luncheons need tickets.
When is the 2026 Grey Cup Festival?
The festival runs November 11 to 15, 2026 at Stampede Park and around Calgary, ending with the 113th Grey Cup on Sunday.
How can I watch the Grey Cup halftime show?
Watch on TSN, CTV or RDS in Canada, or stream it free on CFL+ in the USA and the rest of the world.
The 2026 Grey Cup performers give Calgary a full week of music, from Alan Doyle and The Strumbellas at the festival to Riley Green at halftime and Sarah McLachlan on the anthem.
Plan your festival days now, and be in your seat or on TSN, CTV or CFL+ before kickoff on November 15.
