<img class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" src="https://display.blogto.com/articles/20250411-departure-festival-toronto.jpg?w=1200&amp;cmd=resize_then_crop&amp;height=630&amp;quality=70" width="100%" /><p>Toronto music and comedy fans are in for a treat this spring because a massive festival is coming to town with some huge stars.</p><p>The 42nd edition of Departure Festival is bringing <a href="https://www.blogto.com/radar/2025/02/departure-festival-toronto/">more than 100 artists</a> from across the city, Canada and the world together from May 6 to 11.</p><p>Whether you're looking to dance all night to great music or laugh it up with some of the biggest stand-ups in the world, there's a show for you to discover at the 40+ venues across Toronto. And tickets and passes are on sale now.</p><p><img alt="departure festival toronto" id="content-image-116208" src="https://display.blogto.com/uploads/2025/04/11/1744393644-20250411-departure-festival-toronto-1.jpg?w=1400&amp;cmd=resize&amp;quality=70" width="100%" /></p><p>"We're showcasing over 100 emerging and established artists across music and comedy, giving Toronto fans plenty to discover," said Pat Murphy, Festival Director.</p><p>"Whether it's the next chart-topping musician or a comedian destined for the big stage, it's a great time to support Canadian talent and catch future stars on their way up."&nbsp;</p><p>The Departure Festival Music Pass grants you access to over 100 showcase artists, including Toronto's own Jade Hilton, Priyana, Rochester, Charlie Houston, Seago, Mawzy, and more.</p><p>You can also catch music headliners such as Mustafa, Quavo, &nbsp;Planet Giza, Tia Wood, Death from Above 1979, Noeline Hofmann, and Sadboi.</p><p><img alt="departure festival toronto" id="content-image-116207" src="https://display.blogto.com/uploads/2025/04/11/1744393644-20250411-departure-festival-toronto-2.jpg?w=1400&amp;cmd=resize&amp;quality=70" width="100%" /></p><p>On the comedy front, fans can get their fill of laughter with How Did This Get Made? Live, Trevor Wallace, Harland Williams, Peter Holmes, and Leslie Liao.</p><p>There will be showcases at The Comedy Bar featuring fast-rising standup stars, New Arrivals: A Departure Solo Sketch Showcase in partnership with The Second City Toronto, and more to add to your calendar.</p><p>Departure Festival, formerly known as Canadian Music Week, also features a conference where attendees can learn from music, comedy, art, and technology industry leaders. This includes keynote talks and panel discussions, curated networking and happy hour events, and more.</p><p><img alt="departure festival toronto" id="content-image-116209" src="https://display.blogto.com/uploads/2025/04/11/1744393920-20250411-departure-festival-toronto-3.jpg?w=1400&amp;cmd=resize&amp;quality=70" width="100%" /></p><p>Conference speakers announced include Grammy-nominated and Juno-winning Tegan and Sara, chart-topping Arkells' frontman and author Max Kernan, and multi-platinum artist Fefe Dobson.</p><p>You can choose the best Departure Festival experience for you by checking out the Priority, Conference, and Music passes for sale online.</p><p><a href="https://www.departureto.com/en/festival-departure">Departure Festival</a> takes place from&nbsp;May 6 to 11, 2025. Tickets can be <a href="https://www.departureto.com/en/festival-departure">purchased online</a>.</p>