Festivals
Osheaga Festival 2025 Lineup Announced: A Star-Studded Weekend in Montreal
Montreal’s premier summer music event, the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival, has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 lineup, promising an unforgettable three-day experience at Parc Jean-Drapeau from August 1 to 3, 2025.
This year’s festival will feature a dynamic mix of iconic headliners and rising stars, catering to a broad spectrum of music lovers. Attendees can expect electrifying performances across multiple stages, with each day packed with must-see acts.
Day 1: Friday, August 1
The festival kicks off in spectacular fashion with headliners The Killers, Glass Animals, Doechii, Dominic Fike, and Lucy Dacus. Supporting acts include Finneas, Jorja Smith, Barry Can’t Swim, Artemas, James Hype, and Nico Moreno. Fans can also look forward to performances by Damiano David, Omah Lay, La Femme, The Struts, Joey Valence & Brae, Salute, and Funk Tribu.
Day 2: Saturday, August 2
Saturday’s lineup brings an eclectic mix, headlined by Tyler, The Creator, Gracie Abrams, The Chainsmokers, and Shaboozey. The day also features sets from Lost Frequencies, Kaleo, TV on the Radio, bbno$, Samy Virji, and Future Islands. Other exciting artists taking the stage include Smino, Tommy Richman, Claude VonStroke, Good Neighbours, Naomi Sharon, Adam Ten, and Whitney.
Day 3: Sunday, August 3
Closing out the weekend in style, Olivia Rodrigo, Cage The Elephant, Jamie xx, Royel Otis, and The Beaches will take center stage. Additional standout performances come from Chet Faker, ISOxo, Marina, Gigi Perez, Amaarae, and Mark Ambor. Rounding out the lineup are BigXthaPlug, Bossman Dlow, The Dare, Jersey, Oden & Fatzo, Ruby Waters, Inji, and many more.
Tickets & Pricing
- General Admission (Single-day): Pricing TBA
- General Admission (3-day): Starting at $415
- Casino De Montréal Gold (Single-day): Pricing TBA
- Casino De Montréal Gold (3-day): Starting at $785
- Platinum (Single-day): Pricing TBA
- Platinum (3-day): Starting at $1670
Presale & General Ticket Sales
American Express Cardmembers have exclusive Front of the Line presale access to 3-day tickets starting February 19 at 10:00 a.m. ET until February 20 at 9:59 a.m. ET. The general sale begins on February 21 at 10:00 a.m. ET. More info here.
With a powerhouse lineup and an unbeatable festival atmosphere, Osheaga 2025 is set to be a highlight of the summer. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable weekend in Montreal!
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.