The 2026 Juno Awards gala featured performances from some of Canada’s biggest acts, a surprise appearance from Rush and a star-studded tribute to Joni Mitchell. Many of the night’s honourees celebrated the opportunities and influences they found in Canada.
Joni Mitchell received the Lifetime Achievement Award, only the third recipient in Juno history.The Beaches made history as the first all-women band to win group of the year three years in a row.Nelly Furtado was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, in a tribute from numerous artists, including Lido Pimienta, Tanya Tagaq, Kardinal Offishall and a video appearance from Drake.Bbno$ took home the TD Juno Fan Choice award for a second year in a row.Daniel Caesar picked up two awards Sunday night for a total of three over the weekend.Rush kicked off the show with a historic performance: it's the first time the group has played publicly with new drummer Anika Nilles since the death of Neil Peart in 2020.Winners at Saturday's Juno Awards Gala — the industry awards that take place the night before the Junos — included Tate McRae, who won four awards, Daniel Caesar, the Beaches, Aysanabee and Sadboi, among others.
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