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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FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver – Shakey Graves & Grayson Repp
On June 28, the FIFA Fan Festival™ in Vancouver wrapped up the day with an atmosphere that will be remembered for years. Just after Canada defeated South Africa in dramatic fashion, scoring a last-minute winner to book its place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in the country’s history, supporters stayed at the festival ready to celebrate.
The amphitheatre was packed from the moment the music began, and the energy never faded. Fans dressed in red and waving Canadian flags carried the excitement of the match, turning every performance into part of the day’s celebration.
American folk-rock artist Shakey Graves delivered a captivating set that balanced laid-back storytelling with energetic moments. His blend of blues, folk, and Americana fit perfectly with the summer evening, and the crowd responded warmly throughout the performance.
On the Park Stage, Grayson Repp brought his own style to the festival with an engaging performance that drew a steady audience dancing to classics celebratory songs. Together, the two artists provided a fitting soundtrack to a day already filled with unforgettable memories.
Check our our favourite photos of the show below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
SHAKEY GRAVES
GRAYSON REPP
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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The 8 Artists We’re Most Excited to See at OSHEAGA 2026
The wait is almost over, Osheaga 2026 is finally just around the corner! Every year, Montreal’s biggest music festival prides itself as one of North America’s most compelling festival lineups, blending together arena headliners, rising stars, nostalgia bands, international acts, and homegrown talent into a single weekend at Parc Jean-Drapeau. With previous year acts including Chappell Roan, Tame Impala, Billie Eilish, and Muse, to name a few, the 19th edition of the festival continues that tradition. The weekend will blend together pop, electronic music, indie-rock and more, all into a weekend you do NOT want to miss!
While this year’s 89 artists lineup is stacked with anticipated sets, there are a handful of artists that stand out as particularly intriguing. Some arrive with a “set in stone” reputation as incredible live performers, while others have the potential to emerge as the festival’s breakout discovery. Together, they represent the diversity that makes Osheaga such a thrilling experience, leaving you to truly never know when you’ll discover your next favourite artist!
So, with that being said, here are 8 artists we’re the most excited to see at Osheaga 2026:
1. WET LEG
In just a few years, Wet Leg has gone from an indie-rock breakout act to a reliably entertaining live band, capturing the attention of anyone who has an interest in “tongue in cheek” lyricism, and powerful stage presences. The English indie-rock band, with an astonishing 3.5M monthly listeners, has built a solid reputation with their witty lyrics and high-energy performance.
With festival staples such as “Wet Dream”, “CPR”, and “mangetout”, their Friday mid-day set is sure to be filled with a balance of infectious choruses and self-aware lyrics that their fanbase knows and loves. Having recently played Toronto’s All Things Go music festival, the band has
successfully shown their performance style is energetic and consistent, making their 4:40pm slot at the Bell River Stage a definite must-see.
2. EMPIRE OF THE SUN
Closing out the Scotia Forest Stage on Saturday at 9:40pm, Empire Of The Sun is one of the sets we’re most excited for this year. The Australian band have spent years perfecting a signature mix of electropop and psychedelic dance, leaving fans with the perfect soundtrack to their summer. They’ve worked with other well-known artists, including Mac Miller for “The Spins”, which uses samples from their own song “Half Mast”, and Wiz Khalifa on “The Thrill.” Their performances are known to be filled with elaborate costumes and a theatrical stage design, creating an immersive spectacle that is a perfect way to close your Saturday night.
Although, unfortunately, Empire Of The Sun is playing at the same time as pop icon and headliner Tate McRae, this feels like a worthy sacrifice to make! The band already creates entire worlds with their music, performances, and costumes, and seeing that transformation in a festival-sized crowd will be such a unique experience, and one you surely won’t forget.
3. LORDE
If you’re anywhere other than at the set of Day 3’s headliner, can you really say you went to Osheaga? We were so happy to hear that Osheaga 2026’s Sunday headliner is Lorde. Lorde is a sure feature on any indie or alternative lover’s playlist, with songs like “Buzzcut Season”, “Green Light”, and “What Was That.”
With quite a handful of headlining festival stops, Lorde’s distinct vocal style and live performance balances emotional intimacy with striking visuals, creating cinematic music that many find themselves relating to. She has an undeniable stage presence, and her festival setlist showcases the full range of her discography, playing many songs from “Pure Heroine”, “Melodrama”, and of course, her newest album, “Virgin.” So, we better be seeing you at the Bell River Stage at 9pm!
4. MICO
Among the many emerging artists on the lineup, few represent the next generation of Canadian alt-pop quite like MICO. The Toronto-based singer and songwriter has steadily built momentum through emotionally direct songwriting and a sound that blends contemporary pop with alternative influences. His music, with songs like “HOMESICK” and “TV”, explore themes of identity, anxiety, relationships, and self-discovery, connecting with a rapidly growing audience that sees their own experiences in his work. Osheaga will not be the first time MICO has played in Montreal.
With his first performance here at Bar Le Ritz in 2023, following a show at Petit Campus the same year, and two at Le Studio TD in 2025, MICO has already established a loyal fanbase in Montreal. I was lucky enough to have attended all of these past shows, and will absolutely not be missing his Osheaga debut! MICO’s set has the potential to be one of the weekend’s most significant breakout performances, don’t you want to say you saw him before he became famous?
5. ZARA LARSSON
By now, anyone up to date on pop-culture has seen the adorable videos of young fans doing the “Lush Life” dance all over TikTok, and now, Sunday Osheaga attendees have the chance to see it in person at Zara Larsson’s set from 6:40pm-7:40pm on the Bell River Stage. Although she’s been in the music game for awhile, the Swedish singer had quite a unique rise to fame.
Following her “summer-aesthetic” rebrand, her song “Symphony” was popularized by the dolphin jumping meme that seemingly everyone has seen, and has even been incorporated into her performance of the song. Her collaboration on “Stateside” by PinkPantheress went viral after figure skater Alysa Liu used it in her Olympics 2026 performance, and her 2025 release of the single “Midnight Sun” became an instant summer anthem. Her set will definitely be one of the most popular of the weekend, and is sure to be THE way to start your summer. Zara Larsson’s songs and stage presence is built for festivals, leaving her set as one we’re most looking forward to!
6. WOLF PARADE
Before the weekend is over, make sure you make time in your schedule for Montreal’s own Wolf Parade. Few bands have left such a lasting mark on the city’s indie rock legacy, and their live performances strongly represent Montreal’s music scene with pride. Wolf Parade is no stranger to the Osheaga stage, as they were on the lineup for Osheaga’s very first edition in 2006, and made a return in 2016. 10 years from then, you will surely want to celebrate both their hometown roots and their enduring influence on Canadian music with them.
Expect an indie-rock and post-punk set, delivered with the raw energy and emotional intensity that have defined the band for more than two decades. Whether you’re revisiting old favourites or discovering them for the first time, this is one performance that deserves a spot at the top of your festival schedule, so don’t miss them on the Bell River Stage on Saturday at 3:20pm
7. DJ TRIXIE MATTEL
Trixie Mattel has become a widely successful and influential figure within nightlife and queer culture, transforming DJ performances into events that blend music, humour, pop culture references, and an unmistakable sense of fun, making her a perfect slot on Osheaga’s Sunday lineup.
Trixie Mattel first rose to fame on season 7 of Rupaul’s Drag Race, and continued that growth during her return on Rupaul’s Drag Race: All Stars season 3 (where she won!), and through her YouTube show “UNHhhh”, with fellow Drag Race contestant, Katya. Her DJ sets are eccentric, cheeky, and full of laughs, making it one of the most unique sets you’ll see on the Osheaga stage this year, so we’re certainly not going to miss her set on the Coca-Cola Island Stage at 5:25pm.
8. TWENTY ONE PILOTS
Finally, THE set we are not missing this Osheaga is Friday’s headliner, Twenty One Pilots! The Columbus-based duo, now on their “Breach Tour” festival run, will have one of the most theatrical and high-energy performances of the weekend. They are another act that has graced the Osheaga stage before, with a performance back in 2015, when they first started to make a name for themselves. Seamlessly combining elements of alt-rock and pop, the band has formed a dedicated fanbase, and has established themselves as one of the biggest rock bands of the past decade. With a festival setlist filled with classics such as “Stressed Out” and their newest song to gain fame, “Drag Path”, to lesser-known gems such as “Tally” and “One Way”, their closing set on the Bell River Stage at 9:05pm is one of the most anticipated of the weekend.
One of the factors that makes their festival set so successful is their ability to involve the crowd, no matter how far back you are. From multiple crowd stands, to fan-chants and a lead singer who can’t help but run through the crowd, you’re sure to be engaged every second of their set, so don’t miss this one, because we certainly won’t!
With that being said, there is no doubt that the 19th edition of Osheaga has once again succeeded in cultivating a stellar lineup that satisfies any music taste. Whether it’s the arena-sized perfection of a Twenty One Pilots performance, the indie-rock precision of Wet Leg and Wolf Parade, the visual spectacle of Empire of the Sun, or the rising star behind MICO, these sets are certain to be highlights of the weekend, and defining factors of Osheaga 2026 as a whole. So, gather your friends and put together your schedule on the Osheaga app, and make sure these artists are there, you won’t want to miss them!
Head to Osheaga’s website for more information!