×Pick Up Conference + Music Passes at Hotel X Toronto May 5 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM and May 6–9 from 8:00AM to 8:00PM

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Departure
Talent

Announcing our first wave of groundbreaking artists and industry leaders taking the Departure stage.

Attend Departure
Matty Matheson
CHEF, ENTREPRENUER, ACTOR
Bryan Adams
MUSICIAN
Dallas Green
City and Colour, Alexisonfire, You+Me
Mustafa
Meridian Hall Tuesday, May 6
Tia Wood
The Drake Hotel Friday, May 9
Shaggy
AWARD-WINNING REGGAE LEGACY ARTIST
How Did This Get Made? - LIVE!
Massey Hall Friday, May 9
Noeline Hofmann
Lee’s Palace Saturday, May 10
Sinead Bovell
FOUNDER OF WAYE
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2025
Registration

Join creative minds from around the world for an unforgettable experience at Departure May 6–11, 2025 in Toronto.

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A reimagined festival + conference bridging music, art, comedy, and technology

The premier conference for radio, podcasting, and digital audio professionals

Your
launchpad to
new ideas

Join us for a reimagined festival and conference experience bridging music, art, tech, and comedy.

About Departure

3000+

Global delegates representing all creative industries will attend Departure.

40+

World-class venues showcasing buzzy music and comedy shows in every corner of the city.

100+

Visionary leaders speaking at the Departure Conference based in Hotel X Toronto.

News &
Updates

Join us for a reimagined festival and conference experience bridging music, art, tech, and comedy.

All News
April 15, 2025
Departure Festival + Conference Announces Full Lineup and Schedule For Inaugural Event In May
April 14, 2025
Dave Chappelle takes centre stage at Departure Festival + Conference
March 20, 2025
Departure Festival + Conference Expands Lineup with Entertainment’s Biggest Names