NXNE 2026 PASSES
NXNE 2026 is back June 10-14.
Discover which pass is right for you.
Note: VIP & Platinum Passes are found under ‘Memberships’.
discovery pass
Are you a music lover who wants to be out on the town every night between June 10–14? This might be the pass for you.
If you want:
Access to 300+ artists across 5 nights
Entry to 30+ Toronto music venues
A Toronto-wide festival pass for less than the price of one concert ticket
The chance to discover your next favourite artist before anyone else does
Then we recommend you buy a Discovery Pass!
VIP Pass
Are you working in music, or trying to break in? Want to spend the week deep in the conversations that shape what's next? This might be the pass for you.
If you want:
Everything in the Discovery Pass (5 nights, 300+ artists, 30+ venues)
Front-of-the-line access at every NXNE venue
2 full days of NXNE NEXT LEVEL Panels at TIFF Lightbox
1 day at the Billboard Summit at NXNE
Guaranteed entry to 1 of the 12 Billboard Canada LIVE shows
Access to exclusive industry networking events and parties
Then we recommend you buy a VIP Pass!
PLATINUM PASS
Are you a music professional who wants the full festival, top to bottom, no compromises? Want every door open for five days straight? This might be the pass for you.
If you want:
Everything in the VIP Pass
Priority front-of-the-line access at every NXNE venue
Guaranteed entry to 5 of the 12 Billboard Canada LIVE shows
Access to Billboard Canada Managers to Watch
Access to Billboard Canada Power Players
Access to additional industry events and parties beyond VIP
A NXNE souvenir tote bag full of festival goodies
Then we recommend you buy a Platinum Pass!
PASSES & Tickets
Choose Your NXNE Experience
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Perfect for fans focused on discovering new artists and exploring NXNE showcases across the city.
Includes:
Access to participating emerging artist showcases
Access to Special Partner showcases
Access to select NXNE events
Festival discovery experiences across Toronto
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Enhanced access for fans and industry attendees looking for flexibility and premium festival experiences.
Includes:
Priority access to NXNE showcases
Access to conference programming and panels
Networking opportunities and partner events
1 Headliner Showcase Credit Guaranteed
What Are Showcase Credits?
VIP Pass holders receive 1 guaranteed headliner showcase credit, which can be redeemed in advance for entry into a participating high-demand Billboard LIVE or featured headliner performance.
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The ultimate NXNE experience with premium access across the festival and conference.
Includes:
Premium priority access to showcases and events
Full conference and networking access
Access to exclusive partner experiences
Invitations to select VIP events and mixers
5 Guaranteed Headliner Showcase Credits
Platinum Advantage
Platinum Pass holders can reserve up to 5 headliner showcase experiences in advance, giving you guaranteed entry into NXNE’s biggest performances while still exploring the rest of the festival.
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Experience NXNE together and save.
Purchase a group package of 10 passes and receive 20% off — perfect for friends, teams, music lovers, companies, students, and industry groups looking to experience NXNE 2026 together.
Discover new artists, attend showcases and panels, and make unforgettable festival memories as a group while enjoying exclusive savings.
All group pass purchases must be of the same pass type or denomination (ie. 10 x Discovery passes or 10 x VIP passes)
Note: VIP & Platinum Passes are found under ‘Memberships’. Group Pass discount is automatically applied when 10x any pass type are added to cart.
FAQ
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Yes, NXNE is a strictly 19+ event, and valid government ID is required to enter all of our venues.
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When you purchase a NXNE Pass on Showpass, you will receive a digital ticket. This will get you into every NXNE venue.
If you’ve purchased a Platinum Pass, you’ll get a personalized lanyard to wear for the week – this can be picked up at NXNE Artist House during the festival.
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Yes! But for assured entry, you need to get there early – all venues are subject to capacity. A limited number of VIP and Platinum passes get skip-the-line access.
Your Discovery pass can get you into any show, even the massive underplays, but first come first served.
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Billboard Canada LIVE shows are more exclusive, intimate shows with chart-topping artists. In 2025, we welcomed Daniel Caesar at the Mod Club, The Beaches at the Mod Club, Ruby Waters at Lee’s Palace, and more for Billboard Canada LIVE shows - and only a certain number of people can attend.
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Once our Billboard Canada LIVE shows are announced, if you’ve purchased a VIP or Platinum Pass you’ll receive an email from us with a link and a password. If you enter this password-protected site, you’ll be able to choose the events you want to attend and RSVP.
This ensures that there will be space for you to attend the event. Please note that events will be added to this site as they are announced, so keep the link handy!
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Yes, but you’ll have to transfer the ticket into your friend’s name before they can use it.
This can be done on Showpass - here’s a handy guide on how to do it.
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The NXNE NEXT LEVEL Panels are a two-day conference of panels and networking sessions featuring some of the world’s leading music industry professionals.
The two days - Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 - will be divided into a “Live” day and an “Artist” day, covering topics like touring, producing, A&R, management, and much more. These panels will be taking place at the TIFF Lightbox Theatre.
The full schedule will be released soon, but for an example you can take a look at the 2025 NEXT LEVEL Panels schedule.
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The Billboard Summit is a one-day event that features artist-led interviews and discussions alongside global industry experts. The event will be held at TIFF Lightbox Theatre.
Full schedule and speaker list will be announced shortly. In 2025, the event hosted Diljit Dosanjh, Charlotte Cardin, Panos Panay, and more. Check out a recap video here.
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If you’ve still got questions for us, please email tickets@nxne.com.