Previews: Record Releases, Tours and Shows
Discover the Canadian albums, tours and live performances worth watching. The Maple Music Lounge delivers informed previews, early announcements and critical perspectives on established icons, emerging artists and important moments in Canadian music.
Upcoming Concerts
Shows Worth Watching
AUGUST 2026
- August 24–September 15 | Bryan Adams — Roll With the Punches Canadian Tour
SEPTEMBER 2026
- September 2 & 4 | Rush — Bell Centre, Montreal
- September 17–October 3 | Stella Standingbear — Off the Rez Tour, Canadian dates
- September 24 | Dean Brody & The Reklaws — Hometown Heroes Tour, Toronto
What We’re Watching
Most Anticipated Release
Carly Rae Jepsen — Day and Night
Canadian pop favourite Carly Rae Jepsen is preparing one of the year’s most ambitious releases. Arriving on September 18, 2026, Day and Night is a 24-track double album divided into two distinct worlds. The “Day” side explores live instrumentation and warm, 1970s-inspired psychedelic pop. Meanwhile, “Night” shifts towards polished synths and dance-floor energy. Led by the single On Wires, the project promises the emotional honesty, irresistible hooks and adventurous pop craftsmanship that have earned Jepsen a devoted international following. This is Canadian pop’s release to watch this coming autumn.
Tour Worth Travelling For
Blue Rodeo Summer Celebration Tour
More than four decades after helping define the sound of Canadian roots rock, Blue Rodeo continues to prove why they remain one of the country’s finest live bands. Their 2026 Summer Celebration Tour brings timeless songs and exceptional musicianship to audiences from coast to coast, with performances at festivals, wineries and iconic outdoor venues across Canada. For music lovers looking to plan a summer getaway, few experiences capture the spirit of a Canadian road trip better than an evening with Blue Rodeo under the open sky.
Editor’s Early Pick
Drake may have already dominated headlines with the surprise release of three albums this spring, but industry buzz suggests he is far from finished. Fans and insiders continue to speculate that another major project could arrive this winter, extending one of the most prolific creative periods of his career
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