Organizers of the 2027 Juno Awards revealed the host, the first performer and a Canadian rock band being honoured when the ceremony returns to Winnipeg in April. The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced Monday that Canadian pop star Carly Rae Jepsen, best known for the megahit “Call Me Maybe,” will host and perform at the awards show at Canada Life Centre on April 4, 2027. The award show is returning to Winnipeg for the first time in 13 years. Allan Reid, president of CARAS, said organizers were in Winnipeg during the Grey Cup last year and saw how much the city’s music scene has expanded significantly since then. “This city has grown,” he said. “There is such a rich musical history in Winnipeg, but more importantly, we saw what was going on with the music community, and the people here are extraordinary.” “Winnipeg will be profiled and showcased as a music capital, and we’re so excited,” said Kenny Boyce with Manitoba Film and Music. “We have such a great music history here, and I just think this is one of our proudest moments next spring to be able to showcase and show what we have.” In addition to Jepsen as host, CARAS announced the first acts performing at the award show. Angine de Poitrine will make their debut at the Junos following their breakthrough in 2026. The costumed math rock duo from Quebec went viral this year, playing to large festival crowds throughout the year. They recently won the 2026 Polaris Music Prize. The duo is in Winnipeg that week, playing a pair of sold-out shows at Burton Cummings Theatre on April 6 and 7. The Junos will also pay tribute to Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace, who will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. The band, according to a news release, is one of only 14 Diamond-certified Canadian artists based on sales and has sold over five million albums worldwide. The band will also perform at the award ceremony. Tickets for the awards show go on sale on Nov. 13.
