Hotels in Toronto near Departure

Departure 2026 (formerly Canadian Music Week) is Toronto's flagship music, media, and entertainment conference and festival, running May 4–10, 2026 across 20+ venues in downtown Toronto. The event draws thousands of industry professionals, artists, and music fans from around the world for a week of keynotes, panels, live music showcases, film screenings, awards, and networking events. Conference venues are concentrated in Toronto's Financial District and St. Lawrence neighbourhood, anchored by the Fairmont Royal York (100 Front Street West), St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts (27 Front Street East), and Departure House at Transmission Studios in the Corktown area. Festival venues span Toronto's best independent live music halls along Queen Street West, Dundas Street West, and Ossington Avenue — including the Horseshoe Tavern, The Garrison, Adelaide Hall, The Great Hall, and Baby G. All venues are accessible by TTC public transit, and the conference campus is fully walkable from Union Station. Hotels in the downtown core, Entertainment District, and Financial District offer the best proximity to both conference and festival programming. Browse and compare hotels below to find the best rates for your stay during Departure 2026. Filter by price, distance to venues, and guest ratings to find accommodation that fits your schedule and budget.