NXNE 2025 EVENTS
With your NXNE 2025 pass you have access to more than just our clubland shows! Check out below what else we have going on this year.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Coffee/Networking, Artist Registration, VIP Registration NX HQ - The Theatre Centre (1115 Queen St W) • 11 AM - 7 PM
Haviah Mighty Pop Up Performance Secret Location • 12 PM - 1 PM
Kick off NXNE’s 30th year with a special pop-up performance featuring Haviah Mighty.
WINNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED
Billboard Summit @ NXNE TIFF Lightbox (350 King St W) • 11 AM - 4 PM (subject to change)
Join dynamic conversations with industry leaders, musicians, and cultural innovators. This engaging series, featuring keynotes and panels, dives into fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and the future of music and culture.
ENTRY WITH SINGLE TICKET OR VIP PASS OR EXECUTIVE PASS
Billboard Canada Managers to Watch 2025 Illuminarium Toronto (28 Distillery Lane) • 3:30-5:30 PM
Billboard Canada’s Managers to Watch spotlights the next generation of powerhouse music managers driving artist success, breaking new talent, and redefining the industry. This exclusive event brings together executives, A&Rs, artists, and tastemakers for unparalleled networking, key insights, and connections with the names behind the next big stars, a prime opportunity to engage with the decision-makers shaping music’s future.
ENTRY WITH SINGLE TICKET OR EXECUTIVE PASS
Billboard Canada 2025 Power Players Illuminarium Toronto (28 Distillery Lane) • 5:30-8:30 PM
Billboard Canada’s Power Players event celebrates the Canadian music industry’s most influential figures and leaders who are shaping the future of global music. From managing world-class tours and breaking international artists to stewarding valuable song catalogs, these executives embody the innovative spirit that sets Canada apart on the global stage. This landmark event recognizes the achievements of Canadian music professionals whose cultural fluency and global vision drive both local and international success.
ENTRY WITH SINGLE TICKET OR EXECUTIVE PASS
The Beaches’ LAST GIRLS AT THE PARTY DJ Set Surprise Venue - TBA • 9 PM - 12 AM
This is your chance to party with The Beaches! They’ll be throwing a party like no other and DJing your favourite tracks. Check out @nxne on Instagram for a chance to get in!
WINNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED
Clubland Showcases 25+ Venues • 8 PM - 2 AM
Check out our 2025 artist lineup to see who’s playing and head to one of our 25+ venues to watch some unforgettable performances from our amazing emerging artists.
ENTRY WITH ALL PASSES
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Coffee/Networking, Artist Registration, VIP Registration NX HQ - The Theatre Centre (1115 Queen St W) • 11 AM - 7 PM
ROMCON: Who the F**k is Jason Porter? Screening TIFF Lightbox • 2:30-4:30 PM
The highly anticipated true crime docu-series ROMCON: Who the F**k is Jason Porter? is a two-part Amazon Original series premiering at the TIFF Lightbox for Members to see first, courtesy of Prime Video and Billboard Canada.
ENTER TO WIN ON INSTAGRAM. CONTEST CLOSES JUNE 4TH
Roy Woods ‘Dark Nights’ Short Film Premiere TIFF Lightbox • 5:30-6:30 PM
Toronto OVO Sound R&B star Roy Woods premieres his new short film at NXNE 2025. Inspired by his acclaimed 2025 EP, Dark Nights is a vulnerable and unfiltered reflection on betrayal and emotional survival. Tickets available now.
ENTRY WITH SINGLE TICKETS OR EXECUTIVE PASS
Billboard Canada The Stage @ NXNE (NXNE’s 30th Birthday Party) Sankofa Square • 6-10 PM
Celebrate NXNE’s 30th anniversary with the ultimate music experience, featuring Khalid and other chart-topping artists in unforgettable performances. Set within the vibrant energy of Canada’s most important discovery music festival, Billboard Canada The Stage celebrates the creativity and talent that define NXNE’s impact on the global music scene. Fans and industry leaders come together to experience the very best in live music, all in one iconic setting.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SPECIAL ACCESS WITH VIP PASS+ EXCLUSIVE ACCESS FOR EXECUTIVE PASS
Clubland Showcases 25+ Venues • 8 PM - 2 AM
Check out our 2025 artist lineup to see who’s playing and head to one of our 25+ venues to watch some unforgettable performances from our amazing emerging artists.
ENTRY WITH ALL PASSES
Friday, June 13, 2025
Coffee/Networking, Artist Registration, VIP Registration NX HQ - The Theatre Centre (1115 Queen St W) • 11 AM - 7 PM
NEXT LEVEL PANELS NX HQ - The Theatre Centre (1115 Queen St W) • 11 AM - 3 PM
Join artists and industry professionals as we dive into some of the hottest and most important topics regarding the music industry. This is an opportunity to hear key speakers present never-before-heard ideas and start cutting edge discussions. List of speakers and full schedule available here.
ENTRY WITH ALL PASSES
B2B Networking Cafe NX HQ - The Theatre Centre (1115 Queen St W) • 3-4:30 PM
Experience an intimate afternoon designed for meaningful connections and exclusive conversations. Curated for delegates and panelists, this event brings together industry pioneers, cultural innovators, and music professionals to foster collaboration and spark new ideas—all in a relaxed, sophisticated setting. Register here.
ENTRY WITH ALL PASSES
Meet & Mix NX HQ - The Theatre Centre (1115 Queen St W) • 4-5 PM
Following our NEXT LEVEL Panels, stick around for a networking mixer full of artists and other industry folks. Grab a drink and keep the conversation flowing!
ENTRY WITH ALL PASSES
Clubland Showcases 25+ Venues • 8 PM - 2 AM
Check out our 2025 artist lineup to see who’s playing and head to one of our 25+ venues to watch some unforgettable performances from our amazing emerging artists.
ENTRY WITH ALL PASSES
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Coffee/Networking, Artist Registration, VIP Registration NX HQ - The Theatre Centre (1115 Queen St W) • 11 AM - 7 PM
NXNE NEXT LEVEL Panels NX HQ - The Theatre Centre (1115 Queen St W) • 11 AM - 3 PM
Join artists and industry professionals as we dive into some of the hottest and most important topics regarding the music industry. This is an opportunity to hear key speakers present never-before-heard ideas and start cutting edge discussions. List of speakers and full schedule available here.
ENTRY WITH ALL PASSES
NXNE Day Party with Long & McQuade 925 Bloor St West (at Concord Ave) • 11 AM - 4 PM
Join NXNE and Long & McQuade to celebrate another year of our partnership and another year of serving musicians in Toronto. With free live music, food and beverage vendors, and more, what better way could you think of to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon?
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Shawn Desman Pop-Up Performance Secret Location • 5-5:30 PM
We have another intimate pop-up show for you with Shawn Desman!
Billboard The Stage @ NXNE presents Daniel Caesar
The Mod Club (722 College St) • 8 PM
The Canadian R&B star will return home to The Mod Club on June 14, 2025 for Billboard Canada The Stage at NXNE – nearly a decade after his first major headlining show at the same venue in 2016.
TICKET REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL MAY 30. ENTRY FOR LIMITED NXNE PASSHOLDERS
Clubland Showcases 25+ Venues • 8 PM - 2 AM
Check out our 2025 artist lineup to see who’s playing and head to one of our 25+ venues to watch some unforgettable performances from our amazing emerging artists.
ENTRY WITH ALL PASSES
Sunday, June 15, 2025
The Beaches @ NXNE Surprise Venue - TBA • 8 PM
The Beaches are coming home to play an intimate pop-up show for NXNE’s 30th anniversary. The show is free, register on Instagram or grab a full festival pass and arrive early!
