Drake announced at Central Cee’s concert in Toronto that OVO Fest will make a comeback this year. The crowd went wild with excitement as he shared the news, captured in a viral clip circulating on social media.
Since its start in 2010, Drake has brought some of the biggest names in music to OVO Fest, including Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, and Nelly Furtado in 2022. The event has featured artists like J. Cole, Big Sean, Lauryn Hill, and The Weeknd in past years.
Although there is anticipation for the return of OVO Fest in 2025, Drake did not reveal any specifics about this year’s festival, such as dates or the lineup.
While Drake didn’t give any details about OVO Fest, he has been hinting at having a new album in the works.
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OVO FEST
🚨COMING 2025🚨
Drake was at Central Cee’s Toronto show and announced it’s return 🦉 pic.twitter.com/Mn3k6bzySL
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) May 25, 2025
He confirmed the news while streaming on Kick with Adin Ross, as caught by Rolling Stone. “Thank you to everybody that’s streaming the album,” Drake said, referencing $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. He added: “Every time, every journey. Working on a new album, it’s a slap.”
He also posted a cryptic message on Instagram, earlier this year, about entering a “new chapter” in his career. In doing so, he warned fans that the direction he’s heading in might leave them “feeling uneasy.”
