Festivals
BitterSweet Festival 2025: 6 Artists We Can’t Wait to See in Poland
BitterSweet Festival is take place this August in Poland with a stacked lineup that mixes global stars, cult favorites, and local legends. Across three days (August 14–16), the fest is bringing together artists who know how to put on a show, whether you’re in it for the beats, the emotional anthems, or the unpredictable stage antics. Here’s a look at six artists we’re especially hyped to catch live this year, and why you should make time for them in your schedule.
Post Malone (August 15)
Post Malone has evolved from chart-topping hit-maker to genre-hopping headliner. He’s still riding high off Austin and F-1 Trillion, his 2023 and 2024 album that leaned more into alt-rock and country than hip-hop. Whether he’s crooning with an acoustic guitar or running through “Rockstar,” you never quite know what version of Post you’ll get on stage, and that’s part of the fun.
Expect a set that spans his genre-bending catalog. He’s a born entertainer, equal parts heartfelt and chaotic. He might shotgun a beer mid-song. He might cry. He might do both. Either way, his shows feel big emotionally and literally.
Loreen (August 16)
Loreen has always known how to make a moment. She’s a two-time Eurovision champion, most recently winning in 2023 with “Tattoo,” which became a pan-European smash. Her live shows are performance art with fog, strobe lights, and serious drama.
Since her Eurovision win, she’s continued touring across Europe and dropped a string of moody, synth-heavy singles that double down on her theatrical side. There’s real power behind her voice and vision. She’ll bring a sense of high-stakes spectacle to the stage, and there’s a good chance you’ll walk away feeling like you just witnessed something closer to a ritual than a pop concert.
Marc Rebillet (August 15)
Marc Rebillet is chaos in silk robes (and we mean that as a compliment). The improvisational loop artist has carved out a niche somewhere between comedy, club beats, and pure madness. He builds songs on the fly, takes requests from the crowd, and usually ends up dancing in his underwear. It’s unhinged and hilarious.
Lately, he’s been popping up at festivals all over the world, often stealing the show from artists with twice the budget. No two sets are ever the same, and that’s the point. Whether he’s freestyling about Polish food or looping a beat built from someone yelling “BITTERSWEET,” you’re in for a ride.
Nelly Furtado (August 14)
After a long hiatus, Nelly Furtado is officially back. She’s been playing select live dates over lately, including buzzy appearances like her own DJ sets. This past year has been the return of loose Nelly, the clubby, confident side that gave us “Promiscuous” and “Maneater.”
Her catalog is deep, and there’s something undeniably satisfying about hearing those early 2000s hits blasted from a festival stage. If she slips in a surprise new track or two, we won’t be mad. And if you don’t lose your mind when the “Say It Right” synth kicks in, are you even human?
Viagra Boys (August 16)
Viagra Boys make music for people who like their punk sweaty, strange, and just a little satirical. The Swedish band, led by frontman Sebastian Murphy, deliver snarling, bass-heavy tracks about everything from masculinity to… shrimp. Their live shows are loud, sloppy in the best way, and way more fun than you might expect from a band with a name like that.
If you’re tired of polished pop and looking for something that hits like a beer can to the head, this is your stop. Come for the sax solos. Stay for the unfiltered weirdness.
Julia Wieniawa (August 14)
One of Poland’s brightest homegrown stars, Julia Wieniawa brings pop charisma with a local edge. Originally known for her acting, she’s built a legit music career over the past few years. Her latest EP Sobą Tak shows off her polish (no pun intended) as both a vocalist and performer.
She’s a staple on Polish charts, but her appeal is bigger than just the radio. Her stage presence is sleek, and she knows how to command a crowd. BitterSweet gives her a global platform, and there’s no better time to get on board. Consider this your moment to brag, “I saw her before she went international.”
BitterSweet Festival has something for just about everyone. But if you want the kind of sets you’ll still be talking about on the train ride home, keep your eye on these six. They’re bringing heart, spectacle, weirdness, and everything in between. See you in the crowd!
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Festivals
Twenty One Pilots, The Strokes, Gorillaz to Headline Shaky Knees 2026
Twenty One Pilots, The Strokes and Gorillaz will headline the 13th edition of Shaky Knees Music Festival, returning September 18-20 to Atlanta’s crown jewel, Piedmont Park. The stacked lineup will bring over 50 performances across four stages including LCD Soundsystem, Pierce The Veil, Turnstile, Wu-Tang Clan, The Prodigy, Fontaines D.C., Pavement, Geese, Knocked Loose, Danny Elfman, Modest Mouse, Blood Orange, Jimmy Eat World, Hot Mulligan and many more. Fans can sign up now for the festival SMS list at ShakyKneesFestival.com to receive a passcode to the presale beginning Thursday, February 26 at 9am ET with access to the guaranteed lowest-priced tickets from 9am to 10am ET. 1-Day, 2-Day and 3-Day ticket types will be available including GA, GA+, VIP, Platinum and Ultimate, plus 3-Day group Cabanas and Bungalows. Any remaining tickets will go on sale to the public following the presale.
GA+ tickets provide unlimited access to the centrally located GA+ Lounge with views of both Peachtree and Piedmont Stages, shade, relaxing seating, air-conditioned restrooms, lawn games, a private bar with drinks for purchase, plus dedicated GA+ hospitality staff for all your festival needs. VIP offers unlimited access to the VIP Lounges at Peachtree, Piedmont and Ponce de Leon Stages with direct access to premium on-field viewing areas, air-conditioned restrooms, lockers and mobile charging units for rent, dedicated festival merch store, a dedicated VIP entrance lane at the main festival entrance and more. Platinum tickets offer all GA+ and VIP amenities plus exclusive front-of-stage viewing at Peachtree, Piedmont and Ponce de Leon Stages with complimentary beer, seltzer and water, access into the air-conditioned Platinum Lounge located inside Park Tavern restaurant with a daily acoustic performance by a Shaky Knees artist, complimentary all-day dining, full-service bar and coffee service, exclusive festival gift and more. The one-person Ultimate package includes all GA+, VIP and Platinum amenities, plus exclusive on-stage viewing available at Peachtree and Piedmont Stages, golf cart transportation, one ticket per person to an Official Shaky Knees Late-Night Show of your choice, and more.
For the full list of amenities and all ticket types, visit ShakyKneesFestival.com/Tickets. Layaway plans are available starting at $25 down for a limited time.
Festivals
Osheaga Music Festival Announce 2026 Lineup with Headliners Twenty One Pilots, Tate McRae, and Lorde
OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival, presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Light, returns for its 19th edition, once again transforming Montréal’s stunning Parc Jean-Drapeau into the epicentre of live music from July 31 to August 2, 2026. Over three unforgettable days, festivalgoers will experience world-class performances, genre-defining artists, and the electric atmosphere that has made OSHEAGA one of North America’s most celebrated summer festivals.
For 2026, OSHEAGA unveils its complete lineup in one highly anticipated reveal, spotlighting three major headliners set to deliver landmark performances. True to its reputation, the festival’s booking team has curated a dynamic program that bridges genres and generations, bringing together global superstars, rising talent, and tomorrow’s breakout acts all in one place. With 87 artists across multiple stages, this year’s edition invites music lovers to discover their next obsession.
Twenty One Pilots will set the tone for the weekend, closing out the first day of the festival on Friday, July 31. Returning to OSHEAGA for the first time since their 2015 appearance, the Grammy Award–winning duo will bring their genre-blending sound, dynamic stage presence, and global hits like the billion-view anthem “Stressed Out,” along with “Ride,” and “Heathens” to a high-impact opening night that will have the entire park singing along late into the summer evening. As Saturday’s closing act, Calgary-born global pop sensation Tate McRae will make her OSHEAGA debut with her only Canadian festival appearance of 2026, with no other Canadian dates currently announced. Fresh off a sold-out Bell Centre show and armed with chart-topping anthems including “greedy,” “you broke me first,” “exes,” “she’s all i wanna be,” “revolving door,” “just keep watching,” and “sports car,” she is poised to deliver one of the festival’s most powerful and unforgettable moments. Alt-pop visionary Lorde will close out the festival on Sunday, marking her third appearance at OSHEAGA (following previous performances in 2014 and 2017). Known for blending alt-pop, dream pop, indie and electropop, Lorde has delivered defining anthems such as “Royals,” “Team,” “Ribs,” “Green Light,” “Liability,” “Supercut,” “Tennis Court,” and “Homemade Dynamite.” Following her dynamic performance at the Bell Centre last year and a series of upcoming major 2026 headlining festival appearances, includingThe Governors Ball in New York City and Mad Cool in Spain, her return to Parc Jean-Drapeau promises a powerful and unifying finale to the weekend.
This year’s edition reflects the festival’s continued evolution, with pop at the forefront, rock at its core, and hip-hop shaping the cultural pulse. On the indie-rock front, 2026 GRAMMY Award winners Turnstile, now firmly established as one of the biggest rock bands in the world, are featured alongside modern rock favorites The Neighbourhood, best known for their 11× Platinum-certified hit “Sweater Weather,” breakout alternative band Geese, and Scottish indie-rock icons Franz Ferdinand, who rose to prominence in the early 2000s and continue to resonate across generations with their defining anthem “Take Me Out.” Hip-hop will be well represented across the weekend, highlighted by the return of melodic rap heavyweight Gunna, a defining figure in modern trap. Electronic and global sounds will energize the park with Major Lazer, back on tour for the first time since 2019 and fresh off a high-profile performance at the Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Verona, while visionary Australian duo Empire of the Sun make their long-awaited OSHEAGA and Montréal debut. With a lineup largely led by pop, festivalgoers can expect an exhilarating set from global star Zara Larsson as she returns to Parc Jean-Drapeau for her third appearance at OSHEAGA. Fresh off her first GRAMMY nomination for her 2025 single “Midnight Sun,” Larsson continues to solidify her place as one of pop’s leading voices. The long-awaited return of The xx, alongside breakout act SOMBR, one of the most compelling new voices in alternative pop, further underscores the genre’s strong presence this year. The lineup also features Kehlani, Max McNown (who also appears on this year’s LASSO Montréal lineup), SUBTRONICS, YOASOBI, Finn Wolfhard, JID, Wet Leg, and more.
As always, OSHEAGA is committed to showcasing and supporting incredible Canadian talent, a core part of the festival’s DNA since its inception. This year is no exception! The 2026 lineup features 26 Canadian artists, including 14 homegrown artists from Québec, who will take the stage alongside international headliners. Supporting local artists, from established names to emerging voices, remains a fundamental pillar of OSHEAGA. From breakthrough acts featured at the SiriusXM Backyard Sessions to celebrated Canadian performers commanding the main stages, the festival continues to shine a spotlight on the very best our country has to offer. Among them is Wolf Parade, whose recent viral resurgence of their iconic single “I’ll Believe in Anything” has introduced the band to a new generation of listeners, reaffirming the lasting influence of Canadian indie rock. The lineup also includes Tia Wood, Billie du Page, Bob Moses, Virginie B, Vandelux, Moses Belanger, Mother Mother, Super Plage, and more, reflecting the vibrant diversity and creative strength of Canada’s music scene. Together, they reinforce that OSHEAGA is not only a global music destination, but also a proud celebration of talent from our own backyard.
From chart-dominating pop to boundary-pushing rock, hip-hop innovators, and global electronic icons, OSHEAGA 2026 strikes a bold balance between mainstream power and underground influence, offering something unforgettable for every kind of music fan.
3-day festival tickets go on sale this Friday!
TICKET PRICES FOR OSHEAGA 2026
(Taxes and service fees included. Prices are subject to change without notice.)
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET / 3-DAYS: starting at $425 CAD
PARTY DECK TICKET / 3-DAYS: starting at $640 CAD
CASINO DE MONTRÉAL GOLD TICKET / 3 DAYS: starting at $810 CAD
PLATINUM TICKET / 3 DAYS: starting at $1,730 CAD
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