North by Northeast (NXNE) Music Festival is Canada's most important showcase of emerging musicians held (almost) every June in Toronto since 1995. NXNE was formed in partnership with Austin's SXSW and 2023 dates are June 13 - 17. Discovery is at the core of NXNE's music programming featuring top Canadian and international acts in ascension. Acts like: Run the Jewels, St. Vincent, Lizzo, Lumineers, Billy Talent, Sarah Harmer, Feist, Broken Social Scene, the Weeknd, Joey Badass, Grimes and a thousands more have all played the Festival at critical stages in their careers. The festival also takes over most of Toronto's top live music venues for much of NXNE's five days.Admission is with one low price priority access wristband to all shows.