Cardi B headlines Billboard Canada Women in Music in Toronto on Nov. 24
Cardi B is coming back to Toronto, this time to pick up an award. Billboard Canada’s Women in Music returns to Rebel on Tuesday, November 24, and the Grammy winner will accept the first-ever Global Woman of the Year honour.
This is the third edition of the event, which recognizes women across the Canadian and global music industry. Summer Walker, Bebe Rexha and Tia Wood are also among this year’s honourees, with Leandra Earl and Kylie Miller of The Beaches stepping in as hosts.
Here is the full list of honourees so far and how to get tickets.
Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026 quick details
- Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026
- Time: Doors at 4:30 p.m., show at 5:30 p.m.
- Venue: Rebel, 11 Polson St., Toronto
- Hosts: Leandra Earl and Kylie Miller of The Beaches
- Performer: Sofia Camara, with more to be announced
- Tickets: Dinner tables for eight and balcony seats available
Cardi B named Global Woman of the Year
Cardi B is the first artist to receive Billboard Canada’s Global Woman of the Year award. The honour recognizes her chart success around the world, her big personality and her signature style.
Her numbers in Canada back it up. According to Billboard Canada, Cardi B has 46 songs that have charted on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, including eight top 10 hits.
She also spent part of this year on the road in Canada. Her Little Miss Drama arena tour sold out stops at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Rogers Arena in Vancouver and TD Coliseum in Hamilton.
The 2026 Women in Music honourees
Billboard Canada has announced the following awards so far, with more honourees still to come:
- Global Woman of the Year: Cardi B
- Global Visionary Award: Summer Walker
- Global Hitmaker Award: Bebe Rexha
- Rising Star: Chxrry
- Executive of the Year: Melissa Bubb-Clarke, chief commercial officer at Live Nation Canada
- Impact Award: Kristy Fletcher, president of MusiCounts and COO of CARAS
- Trailblazer Award: Tia Wood
- Innovator Award: Blond:ish
A new Female Composer of the Year award, presented by SOCAN, will also be handed out on the night. Billboard Canada has already shared a shortlist of six Canadian women who compose for film, TV and digital media.
The Beaches return as hosts
Last year’s Women of the Year, The Beaches, are back in a new role. Leandra Earl and Kylie Miller from the Toronto rock band will host this year’s show.
Singer-songwriter Sofia Camara is the first performer confirmed for 2026. Billboard Canada says more performers and programming will be revealed in the coming weeks.
A look back at Women in Music 2025
Last year’s event also took place at Rebel. Along with The Beaches’ Women of the Year win, Lights received the Visionary Award, presented by Bryan Adams and deadmau5.
Wondagurl, Charlotte Day Wilson and Julia Wolf also accepted awards. Aqyila, Ruby Waters, Baby Nova and Coeur de pirate with Alexandra Stréliski performed.
How to get Women in Music tickets
Tickets come in two formats. Table packages seat eight guests and include a full dinner. Individual balcony tickets are also available but do not include dinner.
Prices are not listed publicly yet. You can find both options on the Women in Music ticket page.
Plan your night at Rebel
Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026 takes place on Tuesday, November 24, at Rebel on Polson Street. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the show starts at 5:30 p.m. Keep an eye on Billboard Canada for more honourees and performers as they are announced.
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