Saturday, June 13 @ 10 PM - The Pilot
Sam-r is a Toronto-based hip-hop/blues artist, “a rapping drummer telling honest stories of resilience, culture, and community.”
Sam-r is a Canadian artist of Lebanese-Syrian heritage, blending the raw storytelling of hip-hop with the soul of blues. Known for his rare combination of rapping and drumming, and his unique style of storytelling, his music reflects the struggles and triumphs of his immigrant experience.
Lineup
7 PM - Doors
8 PM: C.Ruth & the Mango Street Trio
9 PM: Tell It To Sweeney
10 PM: Sam-r
11 PM: TAREK FUNK
12 AM: Honeybear, The Band
NXNE 2026 is 19+, valid IDs will be checked upon arrival.
NXNE is Canada’s most important discovery music festival, presenting thousands of essential emerging artists, often just before they break, from across Canada and around the world - since 1995. And applications to play the festival are now open.
From June 10-14, 2026, over 30 of Toronto’s best live music venues will host some of the best new bands in the world.
For NXNE 2026, we welcome musicians and fans back to NXNE, undeniably the ultimate club-hopping experience in Toronto. Each venue will feature a skillfully curated program of the best-rising talent from across Canada and around the world for fans to discover before they break onto the world stage.
Identification will be verified upon entry.
We recommend early arrival to avoid capacity restrictions. Set times subject to change - please check nxne.com for latest updates.