Departure Festival 2026
Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 21 February 2026
About this festival
Departure Festival is the rebranded evolution of Canadian Music Week, serving as a premier multi-disciplinary arts and industry conference held annually in Toronto. The event features a diverse program of music showcases, comedy, film, and technology tracks designed to foster collaboration among global creative professionals.
Don't lose your ears at Departure Festival
The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume — no ringing on the train home.
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Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2M9, Canada
Local Currency: CAD
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An independent electronic music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.
Last verified 21 February 2026
