Toronto is getting ready for a major night in music! Billboard Canada Women in Music is returning to the city (Rebel at 11 Polson Street) this November, and this year’s lineup is bringing some seriously big names with it.

Taking place on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, the third annual celebration will bring together some of the biggest names in music, along with the artists, executives and industry leaders making an impact behind the scenes.

Headlining the evening is Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B, who will be honoured with the inaugural Global Woman of the Year award. Plus, hosting the evening is Toronto’s own Leandra Earl and Kylie Miller of The Beaches.

Cardi B, Bebe Rexha & Summer Walker among this year’s Honourees

Cardi B is set to receive the Global Woman of the Year award, recognizing her international influence, chart success and unmistakable presence in music and pop culture.

She’s joined by an impressive group of honourees, including Summer Walker, who will receive the Global Visionary Award, and Bebe Rexha, who is being recognized with the Global Hitmaker Award.

This year’s other honourees include Chxrry receiving the Rising Star Award, Melissa Bubb-Clarke with the Executive of the Year Award, Kristy Fletcher receiving the Impact Award, Tia Wood with the Trailblazer Award, and Blond receiving the Innovator Award.

Together, the honourees represent a range of talent and leadership across the music industry, from chart-topping artists and emerging performers to the women building opportunities and creating change behind the scenes.

The Beaches’ Leandra Earl and Kylie Miller Are Hosting

Adding a little more Canadian star power to the evening, The Beaches members Leandra Earl and Kylie Miller will host this year’s celebration.

The band took home last year’s Women of the Year honour, making their return as hosts a fitting continuation of the event’s celebration of Canadian women in music.

Singer-songwriter Sofia Camara is also confirmed as a performer, with more artists and programming expected to be announced.

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A Major Night for Women in Music

Now in its third year, Billboard Canada Women in Music has become an important celebration of the women shaping the industry, recognizing achievements both onstage and behind the scenes.

Last year’s event brought together some of Canada’s most recognizable music names and industry leaders, with memorable moments including The Beaches accepting their Women of the Year award and surprise appearances from Elton John, Bryan Adams and deadmau5.

This year’s celebration is set to bring an even more global spotlight to Toronto, with an exciting mix of international stars and Canadian talent.

So if you’re a Cardi B fan, love discovering new artists or simply appreciate a good night celebrating women doing big things, this is one November event worth having on your radar! And we may even see some star-spotting in the city before or after the event.

Tickets to attend, where you can purchase a table of eight that comes with a full dinner OR individual balcony seats to watch the show, are available through Billboard Canada.