The CFL is turning the 2026 Grey Cup into a major Canadian music showcase, with Sarah McLachlan, Blue Rodeo and James Barker Band joining country star Riley Green on the entertainment lineup.
The 113th Grey Cup takes place November 15 at Calgary’s McMahon Stadium, where Green will headline the Grey Cup Halftime Show. The Alabama-born country singer, who has scored six No. 1 hits on Canadian country radio, including “There Was This Girl” and “Worst Way,” will bring his Southern country sound to Alberta.
Before the game, Canadian music icon Sarah McLachlan will perform “O Canada,” while Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor will deliver a special performance.
James Barker Band will close out the pre-game entertainment with the SiriusXM Grey Cup Kickoff Show. The Ontario country group has had a busy year that included another JUNO Award, its fourth consecutive CCMA Group or Duo of the Year win and a new album, One of Us.
The Grey Cup Festival runs November 11 to 15 and includes a Kick-Off Party featuring The Trews, a Thursday night concert with Alan Doyle featuring The Strumbellas, and a Saturday night country concert whose headliner remains secret.














