Elevate your Departure experience with these headlining shows. Premium events require the purchase of separate tickets.
Premium: Elevate your Departure experience with these headlining shows. Premium events require the purchase of separate tickets.
A curated lineup of the next biggest names in music lighting up the hottest venues in Toronto available to all pass holders.
Showcase: Departure showcases spotlight 100+ rising stars across 40+ of Toronto's hottest venues accessible to all conference delegates, or with a Departure Music Pass.
Comedy is a cornerstone of Departure’s bold new vision, celebrating Canada’s rich comedic talent and industry.
Comedy: Elevate your Departure experience with these headlining shows. Comedy events require the purchase of separate tickets.
Experience an after-dark transformation of the Stanley Barracks. We're bringing cutting-edge electronic programming and gourmet food trucks to this historic site outside Hotel X Toronto, available to all passholders or with standalone tickets.
A cinematic celebration of music and comedy with throwback classics, premieres, and special screenings, available to Conference delegates or with standalone tickets.
May 6 Screening + Q&A with Writer/Director Alex Ross Perry
May 09 Season 8 Premiere and Afterparty
May 8 + Q&A with Director Reza Dahya and Cast
May 9 Advance Screening + Q&A with Cast/Crew
May 6 
May 8 15th Anniversary Screening
May 9 A Screening and Conversation with Jasmeet Raina
Expand your Departure horizons with these city-wide events.
Join us for an exclusive evening celebrating the launch of the South Asian Music Accelerator (SAMA), a hybrid artist development program founded by ArtHaus in partnership with Coalition Music and Canada's Music Incubator (CMI), aimed at bridging pathways for South Asian talent to thrive within and beyond Canada. This event is RSVP only and attendees must be 19+
The Guild of Music Supervisors, Canada (GMSC) in collaboration with Departure are proud to announce the FIFTH Canadian Sync Awards! Celebrating music supervisor excellence and the sync community across Canada, the Canadian Sync Awards will take place on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Annabel’s Music Hall, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The evening will begin with a Sync Drinks mixer at 5:15pm, followed by the Awards at 7:00pm.
On May 6, Taglialatella Galleries proudly welcomes two legendary visual storytellers, Justin Bua and Danny Hastings, for an exclusive showcase of their groundbreaking work. Open to the public May 6, 11am-5pm & May 7, 11am-7pm
Come and explore Universal Music's creative campus in the heart of Liberty Village with activations and experience by SONOS, Dolby and Polestar, beverages by Left Field Brewery and a live podcast from the Women in Media network.
Get ready for an unforgettable night in the heart of Leslieville as Departure Festival partners with Sofar Sounds Toronto for a special secret show. In true Sofar fashion, you'll have to stay tuned to discover the official lineup and venue!
Since 2010, School Night has been the go-to live music series for fans and industry alike to find their new favorite artists.
Join us for a special edition of Our Crib Uncut as we celebrate two years of community, creativity, and knowledge-sharing! This industry mixer is all about Owning Your Masters, featuring a dynamic performance byDOLOTHEGIFTED and an open mic showcasing incredible talent.
Back for its second year, Let’s Get Friendship Right is a live tribute to beloved broadcaster and indie music champion Dave Bookman. This year, over 30 artists will come together to cover songs by The Tragically Hip, backed by an all-star house band and hosted by Bookie’s longtime friend Josie Dye. Free Admission with an item of non perishable food
Afrique Like Me is an African Electronic Dance music experience. African Electronic Dance Music is made up of genres like Afro-house, Afro-Tech, Amapiano, GQOM, Eko Electronic,and many others! No judgement, come as you are. Accesible with Music Pass
Casa Del Rey presents CASA FEST—the ultimate outdoor party & music festival to kick off summer with 2,000 of your closest friends. Join us Saturday, May 10, from 4 PM ‘til late for a day packed with cheap drinks, great food, unreal music, exclusive merch, and the best vibes in the city available to all Departure pass holders.
Bringing together industry, artists, tastemakers, and special guests. Curated in collaboration with international touring DJ LOSTBOYJAY and Lab54-- a globally recognized events company known for curating unforgettable experiences in unique spaces around the world. Invite only.
Close out the week with an unforgettable evening at The Sundown Sessions, an indie showcase and mixer offering a handpicked lineup of talented musicians the perfect platform to shine in an intimate, vibrant setting - accessible with a music pass!
