Festivals
Osheaga 2022 Navigating with a GA Ticket – Day 2 Recap & Photos
While we were waiting to experience Osheaga Platinum perks on Sunday, Saturday was about diving into the festival the classic way with a General Admission ticket, a full day of music, and the kind of energy that reminds you why we love festivals in the first place.
After a good hour waiting to go through security and bag check in the sun, we rolled into Parc Jean-Drapeau just in time for Tove Lo’s set at the Scene de la Rivière. As expected, she did not disappoint. Her performance was impossibly fun. From her effortlessly cool stage presence to the way she owned every beat of “Disco Tits” and “Talking Body,” it was one of those shows that makes you forget how long you’ve been standing in the sun.
From there, we wandered through the grounds, catching Tai Verdes at the Scene Verte and Men I Trust over at Scene de la Vallée. Both brought completely different vibes. Tai Verdes was all charisma and crowd hype, while Men I Trust were dreamy and laid-back.
We made a quick stop by the more tucked-away Scene des Arbres to see local favourite Sophia Bel, who charmed the early evening crowd. After that, we climbed up to the hillside overlooking Scene de la Vallée and settled in with some festival food for Mitski. Sitting on the grass with a bite to eat while she delivered her haunting choreography felt like a true Osheaga moment.
As night started to fall, we made our way down to the bottom of the hill for Burna Boy. This was my first time seeing him live, and the hype is real. His set was vibrant and full of heart. He had the crowd dancing from the first note, and his blend of Afro-fusion rhythms and undeniable charisma made for a standout performance.
Then came Future, stepping in for A$AP Rocky, who couldn’t make it into the country. Future brought the heat literally and figuratively. We had a great spot right down the hill by the crowd control barricades but it wasn’t all smooth sailing. The crowd was intense, and unfortunately, we saw more than a few people collapse from dehydration or overdoing it. Quick PSA: drink your water, take breaks, and pace yourself. Festivals are a marathon, not a sprint.
We ducked out a little before the end of Future’s set to beat the Metro rush and get a decent night’s sleep ahead of Sunday’s Platinum-level adventure!
Check out our favourite photos of the day below!
TOVE LO
BURNA BOY
FUTURE
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
Festivals
Coachella 2026 Set Times Are Out, With Jack White Added to Weekend One
The schedule for the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is here, and weekend one is already looking packed. Music starts at 1 p.m. PST on Friday, April 10, kicking off three days of tight set clashes, late-night headliners, and one surprise addition.
Headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G lead the bill across the weekend. Carpenter opens things on Friday with a 9:05 p.m. set on the Coachella Stage, running just over 90 minutes. She’s followed by Anyma, who takes over at midnight to debut a new production titled “Æden.”
Saturday belongs to Bieber, who closes out the night with an 11:25 p.m. start. Before that, The Strokes hit the same stage at 9 p.m. Sunday wraps with Karol G, with competing sets from BIGBANG and Kaskade pulling fans in different directions.
The big curveball this year is Jack White, who joins the lineup for a Saturday afternoon slot. He’ll open the Mojave Stage at 3 p.m., marking a return to the festival after last headlining as a solo act in 2015. His appearance follows a recent run of surprise bookings at Coachella, a trend that’s become part of the festival’s identity.
Saturday night also brings Nine Inch Noize—a collaboration between Trent Reznor and Boys Noize—to the Sahara Tent for an 8 p.m. set.
Elsewhere, Coachella is leaning into immersive experiences. A new installation tied to Radiohead, called “Radiohead Motion Picture House: Kid A Mnesia,” will debut near the Sahara Tent. The 75-minute film blends visuals and audio pulled from the recording era of their albums Kid A and Amnesiac, created by Thom Yorke and longtime collaborator Stanley Donwood. It’s free with a reservation, with standby access for anyone willing to wait.
Beyond the headliners, the real challenge this year is picking a path through the schedule. Set conflicts are everywhere: David Byrne vs. Interpol, FKA twigs vs. The Rapture, and a crowded overlap featuring The xx, Dijon, Ninajirachi, DEVO, and more. Late Saturday gets especially messy with PinkPantheress going up against The Strokes, and Sunday throws in clashes like Moby vs. Turnstile.
A few lineup tweaks round things out. Foster the People move to Sunday, and new additions include Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Afrojack x Smiza, Deep Dish, and more.
Weekend two set times are still under wraps. For now, weekend one already looks like a scheduling headache, in the best way.
More information on the festival’s website.
Festivals
Morrissey and The Smashing Pumpkins to Headline Darker Waves 2026
Morrissey and The Smashing Pumpkins will headline Darker Waves Festival on November 14, 2026 in Huntington Beach, CA. Returning to Huntington Beach City Beach at Huntington Street and Pacific Coast Highway, the ocean-side festival will feature legendary performances from over 35 artists across three stages including Simple Minds, Bad Religion, Adam Ant, The Psychedelic Furs, Soft Cell, The Damned, Manic Street Preachers, Gary Numan, Silversun Pickups, Buzzcocks, EMF, Circle Jerks, Spacehog, Marky Ramone and more. Fans can sign up now for the festival SMS list at DarkerWavesFest.com to receive a passcode to the presale beginning Thursday, April 2 at 10am PT with access to the lowest-priced GA tickets from 10am to 11am PT. GA, GA+, VIP, and Ultimate VIP Tickets will be available, with layaway payment plans starting at $19.99 down. Any remaining tickets will go on sale to the public following the presale.
GA+ tickets include access to the exclusive GA+ Lounge with shaded seating and air-conditioned restrooms, plus a dedicated entry lane at the festival main entrance, and more. VIP tickets include unlimited entry into the VIP Lounge with preferred viewing area by the main stage, charging stations, air-conditioned restrooms, dedicated entry lane at the festival main entrance and more. Ultimate VIP tickets feature all amenities of VIP, plus access to elevated and unobstructed views of both main stages with shaded open lounge seating, dedicated VIP concierge team, a complimentary locker to store personal items, three complimentary drinks including choice of craft cocktails, beer, wine or non-alcoholic beverages, a complimentary meal redeemable for exclusive food options in the VIP Lounge and more.
Official Darker Waves vacation packages from Jampack pair GA, GA+, or VIP tickets with beachfront stays at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa or The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, and more. Bundles include a dedicated entrance, re-entry access, and commemorative merch.
For tickets and the full list of amenities available in each ticket package, please visit DarkerWavesFest.com.