Osheaga is a festival must in 2026!
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One of Canada’s biggest outdoor summer music festivals, Osheaga Music and Arts Festival always impresses with one of the hottest lineups you’ll find all year long. 2026 brings even more headliner favourites and buzz-worthy newcomers to the stages at Montréal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau on July 31 to August 2, 2026!
Osheaga is one of the coolest festivals with the hottest lineup you’ll find all year.
Osheaga brings popular favourites and new discoveries to Montréal
Osheaga’s programming always covers a wealth of genres including rock, indie, hip-hop, electronica and more, and 2026 is once again stuffed with top-tier headline talent including:
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026
- Twenty One Pilots, in support of their latest album Breach.
- The xx, returning to the stage for the first time since 2018.
- Californian alternative rockers The Neighbourhood,
- Indie darlings Geese, whose album Getting Killed topped critics polls in 2025.
- Queer non-binary icon Kehlani.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026
- Canada’s pop superstar Tate McRae.
- Songwriter and in-demand producer sombr.
- Hardcore band infamous for their pummeling live sets Turnstile.
- Epic electronic duo Empire of the Sun.
- Indie rockers Mt. Joy, celebrating their 10th anniversary as a band.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026
- New Zealand’s superstar singer-songwriter Lorde.
- Rapper Gunna, riding high on his 2025 album The Last Wun.
- Supergroup Major Lazer, featuring Diplo, Walshy Fire, Ape Drums and America Foster.
- Hip-hop duo Clipse, formed by brothers Malice and Pusha T.
- Electronic music producer and DJ Subtronics.
- Swedish singer/songwriter Zara Larsson.
Other performers of note include Viagra Boys, DJ Trixie Mattel, Oklou, SG Lewis, Finn Wolfhard, JID, Franz Ferdinand, Little Simz, CMAT, Amelie Lens, HorsegiirL and Wet Leg, making a victory lap to Osheaga after their hyped set in 2022. Osheaga also annually offer newbies their first festival stage in front of an eager sold-out audience, so it’s always worth keeping an open eye on the full line-up. Who doesn’t like a bit of ‘I saw them first’ cred once those side-stage newbies hit the big time?
Check some video footage of past headliners including Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, The Killers and Doechii all from 2025, and Kendrick Lamar, Green Day, SZA, The Smashing Pumpkins, Dua Lipa, Sonic Youth, Lana Del Rey, Radiohead, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Snoop Dogg, The Flaming Lips and Chappell Roan for just a glimpse of Osheaga’s electric atmosphere throughout the years!
Osheaga has also been a long-time supporter of the Montréal music scene, so you’re always sure to catch some local favourites in front of some of their biggest crowds yet. Previous years have seen the likes of Kaytranada, Wolf Parade, Cœur de Pirate, Safia Nolin, Chromeo, Half Moon Run, Grimes and Arcade Fire taking on headline-tier duties. It’s no wonder Osheaga brings music fans from all over North America for a packed weekend of unforgettable experiences and unbeatable performances.
Osheaga is a full-service festival experience
More than just a music festival, Osheaga brings interactive art installations, local food trucks and local vendors together to keep everyone refuelled, reenergized and ready for more.
The tasty food vendors on site feature a mouthwatering variety of cuisine, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, along with alcohol-free beverages. Foodies won’t want to miss the YUL Eat Gardens, featuring local chefs serving up signature dishes for the masses.
Throughout the festival site, arts installations both big and small guarantee a surprise around every corner. Working with a curated group of local artists, Osheaga’s festival grounds look as good as they sound. There’s also an opportunity to pick up the fest’s annual poster (and some by headline artists too) to keep the memory alive on your walls at home. And better yet, it’s a family friendly all-ages event with play spots for the kids (with shady spots for their parents to take a rest too).
And if that weren’t enough, Osheaga regularly present concerts throughout the year at some of Montréal’s biggest and most iconic music venues. Leading up to Osheaga 2026, performers include alumni Chet Faker and Amyl and The Sniffers, both returning to the Montréal region to build on their festival audiences. Keep informed on everything they’re up to through the off-festival months on their website.
Now get ready, get set and let’s gosheaga!
Mark Hamilton
Mark Hamilton is the community director for QueerMTL, an internationally-touring musician with his projects Woodpigeon and Frontperson and a graduate studies student of history researching LGBTQ+ activism in the city. He’s lived in Montréal since 2015, during which time he’s most often spotted atop a BIXI bike usally running a few minutes late.