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
Governors Ball 2026 Release Daily Schedules
The set times are in. Governors Ball Music Festival just dropped its daily schedules for June 5–7, and the usual game begins: mapping your day, picking your battles, and accepting you can’t see everything.
Friday, June 5
Day one leans indie-pop into rap by night. Lorde closes the main stage at 8:30, opposite the tail end of Baby Keem(7:30–8:30). That’s your first big call: polished pop spectacle or Keem’s high-energy set.
Earlier, things get messy in a good way. KATSEYE (6:35–7:30) overlaps with Pierce the Veil (5:30–6:30) bleed, and The Beths (6:00–7:00) sit right in between. Indie fans will feel that pinch.
Midday conflicts are lighter, but The Dare (4:00–4:45) vs. Arcy Drive (3:30–4:15) creates a small fork in the road.
If you’re pacing yourself, the cleanest run is late afternoon into Mariah the Scientist (4:45–5:30), then pick your lane.
Saturday, June 6
Saturday is the most chaotic on paper. Stray Kids headline at 8:30, directly after Kali Uchis (7:30–8:30). That transition is smooth if you stay put.
The real trouble hits earlier. Major Lazer (6:30–7:30) collides with Blood Orange (5:30–6:30) and the start of Amyl and the Sniffers (7:30–8:30). Dancehall vs. alt-R&B vs. punk. Pick a mood and commit.
Mid-card is stacked with clashes: Ravyn Lenae (4:00–4:45) overlaps with Jane Remover (3:30–4:15), and Snow Strippers (4:45–5:30) runs right into Wet Leg (4:45–5:30). That last one is a true coin flip, two buzzy acts at the exact same time.
Sunday, June 7
Sunday might be the strongest day top to bottom. A$AP Rocky closes at 8:45, opposite the end of JENNIE (7:45–8:45) and Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist (7:45–8:45). That’s the toughest final hour of the weekend.
The lead-up is just as tight. Dominic Fike (6:45–7:45) overlaps with Clipse (5:45–6:45) and Hot Mulligan (6:15–7:15). Three different crowds, same window.
Earlier, Japanese Breakfast (4:00–4:45) and Holly Humberstone (3:15–4:00) form a nice back-to-back if you stay mobile, but Between Friends (2:30–3:15) cuts into that flow.
The takeaway
Friday is manageable. Saturday is conflict-heavy. Sunday is stacked late.
If you hate missing songs, plan short splits. If you want full sets, accept you’ll miss something big. That’s part of the deal, and honestly, half the fun.
Festivals
PNE Summer Night Concerts Announce 2026 Lineup
Vancouver’s summer concert calendar is locking into place. The annual Summer Night Concerts are set to return to the Pacific National Exhibition from August 22 through September 7, bringing live music back to one of the city’s biggest seasonal events.
This year carries a bit more weight than usual. The series will debut at the brand-new Freedom Mobile Arch, a 10,000-seat outdoor amphitheatre built for large-scale performances. The venue promises better sightlines, improved sound, and a more immersive setup for fans. It’s a major shift for the fair, which spent much of last year dealing with construction that limited its footprint and contributed to a drop in attendance.
Now, with the full site back in action, organizers are aiming for a reset. The 2026 lineup leans into that idea, mixing legacy acts with newer names across genres like rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic.
Headliners include Blue Rodeo, The Guess Who, The Beaches, Nelly, and Zedd, alongside artists like Mt. Joy, Train, and Barenaked Ladies. Special performances include Cynthia Erivo backed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, as well as appearances from Punjabi Virsa, Weird Al Yankovic, Earth, Wind & Fire, Pierce the Veil, Sarah McLachlan, and Boy George & Culture Club.
The full schedule runs nightly:
- Aug. 22: Blue Rodeo
- Aug. 23: The Guess Who
- Aug. 25: The Beaches
- Aug. 26: Nelly
- Aug. 27: Zedd
- Aug. 28: Mt. Joy
- Aug. 29: Cynthia Erivo with VSO
- Aug. 30: Punjabi Virsa
- Sept. 1: Train
- Sept. 2: Barenaked Ladies
- Sept. 3: Weird Al Yankovic
- Sept. 4: Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sept. 5: Pierce the Veil
- Sept. 6: Sarah McLachlan
- Sept. 7: Boy George & Culture Club
Tickets start at $49 plus fees and include admission to the PNE Fair. Presale began April 19, with general on-sale launching April 20 through TicketLeader.
New venue, full fairgrounds, and a lineup that leans both nostalgic and current. After a quieter year, the PNE looks ready to feel busy again.