Overview
- Drake announced the return of OVO Fest during a surprise appearance at Central Cee's concert in Toronto on May 24, 2025.
- The festival, last held in 2022, is expected to take place in summer 2025, potentially in August around the time of the Caribbean Carnival.
- No official details about the lineup or exact dates have been revealed, but Central Cee is likely to be among the performers.
- Drake's announcement follows his recent collaborative album with PartyNextDoor and hints at a new solo album in development.
- The 2025 edition of OVO Fest will be the first since Drake's ongoing public feud with Kendrick Lamar and his legal dispute with Universal Music Group.