× Register for a Priority, Conference, or Comedy&Culture Pass by 11:59pm on April 15 for first-access to Dave Chappelle tickets

Festival March

Premium Music

Elevate your Departure experience with these headlining shows. Premium events require the purchase of separate tickets.

Mustafa
Meridian HallMay 6
Quavo
HistoryMay 11
Death From Above 1979
Lee’s PalaceMay 8 & 9
Noeline
Hofmann
Lee’s PalaceMay 10
Tia
Wood
The Drake Hotel May 9
Sadboi
The Drake HotelMay 8
Rural Alberta Advantage
Lee’s PalaceMay 7
Murda Beatz
HistoryMay 11
Avenoir
Axis Club May 6

Showcase Music

A curated lineup of the next biggest names in music lighting up the hottest venues in Toronto available to all pass holders.

Pelch
Montreal Quebec
Jade Hilton
Toronto Ontario
Alex Dolphin
LondonOntario
Rochester
TorontoOntario
Seago
TorontoOntario
Kaiya Gamble
Calgary Alberta
Charlie Houston
Toronto Ontario
Mawzy
TorontoOntario
Priyana
TorontoOntario

Departure Comedy

Comedy is a cornerstone of Departure’s bold new vision, celebrating Canada’s rich comedic talent and industry.

Dave Chappelle
Queen Elizabeth Theatre May 7
How Did This Get Made? - Live
Massey Hall May 9
Trevor
Wallace
Meridian HallMay 8
Pete
Holmes
Queen Elizabeth TheatreMay 10
Harland
Williams
Royal TheatreMay 8
Don’t Tell Comedy - Special Taping
Secret Location
Leslie
Liao
Comedy Bar DanforthMay 8, 9, 10
Caroline Rhea
Comedy Bar DanforthMay 11
Ashwyn Singh
Comedy Bar DanforthMay 6

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The Barracks

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.


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Film Screenings

A cinematic celebration of music and comedy with throwback classics, premieres, and special screenings, available to Conference delegates or with standalone tickets.


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Pop Ups

Expand your Departure horizons with these city-wide events.

  • Flavors Uncharted event
    Saturday, May 10
    Casa Fest – Under The Gardiner

    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.