Festivals
The Artists We’re Most Excited to See at Osheaga Music Festival 2025
Osheaga always throws one of the best parties of the summer, and 2025’s lineup is stacked from top to bottom. It’s got legends, rising stars, genre-benders, and artists in the middle of major moments. Whether you’re heading to Parc Jean-Drapeau for the headliners or just to discover your next favourite artist, there’s something for everyone this year. Here’s who we’re keeping an eye on and why you’ll want to catch their sets.
The Killers
Hard to think of a better way to kick things off than with The Killers. They’ve been festival royalty for nearly two decades, but they’re not just coasting on Hot Fuss nostalgia.
Their live shows are a full-body experience. Brandon Flowers still struts across the stage like he owns the world, and honestly, he kind of does when he’s performing “Mr. Brightside.” Expect a mix of classics, new material, and a crowd singing along at the top of their lungs. Perfect way to set the tone for the weekend.
Doechii
Following her Best Rap Album win at the GRAMMY this year, Doechii is a star in motion. Since breaking out with “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake,” she’s kept her momentum with bold, genre-defying tracks and a style that refuses to be boxed in. Her latest album Alligator Bites Never Heal proved she’s not afraid to experiment, and her live shows are packed with charisma and controlled chaos.
With her energy, sharp flows, and a whole lot of unpredictability, her Osheaga set will be a must-see. She’s fun, fierce, and on the cusp of something big. Catch her now before she levels up again.
Glass Animals
After Dreamland and the surprise global success of “Heat Waves,” Glass Animals could’ve coasted. Instead, they’ve released I Love You So F***ing Much, leaning darker and weirder in the best way.
They’ve always delivered slick visuals and crowd-friendly grooves. This time, they’re bringing a more mature vibe, but still keep it danceable. Expect sweaty singalongs and a lot of jumping. A great act to catch as the sun sets on day one.
Dominic Fike
Dominic Fike is having a weird, wonderful career. He’s part indie rocker, part pop star, and part TV crush. His second album, Sunburn, came out swinging with confessional lyrics and beachy guitar lines. He had to cancel his Osheago performance last year due to health reasons, so we’re stoked to see him back on the lineup this summer.
He’s unpredictable on stage, in a good way. Some songs hit like backyard jams, others like full-blown arena anthems. If you like your sets a little messy but full of heart, don’t miss him.
Tyler, The Creator
A festival pro at this point, Tyler, The Creator is bringing his one-of-a-kind creative vision back to the festival. His set will likely focus on his latest release Chromakopia with a mix of his previous albums like Call Me If You Get Lost or Igor.
He’s one of the most inventive artists of his generation, mixing rap, jazz, soul, and surreal visuals. Even if you’ve seen him before, he never repeats himself. This is the one to plan your Saturday night around.
Gracie Abrams
Gracie Abrams has gone from bedroom-pop buzz to stadium opener for Taylor Swift in just a few years. Fresh off her own headlining tour, Gracie Abrams has built a massive following with her deeply personal songwriting. Her soft, melancholic indie-pop sound (think “Where Do We Go Now?” and “I Know It Won’t Work”) is perfect for a sunset Osheaga moment.
She’s known for emotionally raw performances, and her voice is even more affecting live. Showcasing her new album The Secret of Us, this could be a huge breakout set for her. If you love Phoebe Bridgers or Lana Del Rey, don’t sleep on this one.
TV on the Radio
One of the most respected indie bands of the 2000s, TV on the Radio doesn’t play out often anymore, which makes this set a big deal. Their last album dropped nearly a decade ago, and they’ve been quiet ever since. But they’ve recently reunited for a handful of dates and Osheaga scored one.
If you’ve never seen them, now’s your chance. Their sound blends art rock, soul, and fuzzed-out electronics, and their live shows are always passionate and unpredictable. A rare gem on the lineup.
Tommy Richman
Tommy Richman’s breakout single “Million Dollar Baby” exploded this spring, and now he’s on every tastemaker’s radar. With his slick falsetto and retro-infused production, he lands somewhere between Prince, Steve Lacy, and something totally his own.
He’s got the swagger and the sound to own a late afternoon slot. Expect a cool crowd and a lot of people trying to Shazam every song. If you’re into rising stars before they hit big, circle this one.
Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo is closing out the festival, and it’s the perfect ender. GUTS proved she’s more than a teen idol, she’s a rock star. Her tour has been selling out arenas and earning serious praise for blending punky angst with pop smarts.
Her set will be cathartic, theatrical, and loud. She’s got the stage presence, the vocals, and the catalog to bring Osheaga to a full-on scream-along climax. It’s going to be a moment.
Cage The Elephant
Cage The Elephant are back after a long break and a health scare for frontman Matt Shultz. Their new album Neon Pill came out last summer, and it’s raw, catchy, and a little unhinged.
They’re one of those bands that give 110% on stage. Shultz flings himself around like a man possessed. It’s sweaty, wild, and always memorable. Don’t be surprised if this ends up being the set people talk about all weekend.
The Beaches
Toronto’s own The Beaches have been on a killer run. Their latest record Blame My Ex was full of punchy hooks and big feelings, they’ve been packing venues across Canada, and just won a JUNO Award for Group of the Year!
They’re funny, relatable, and play like a band that’s been touring for year, which they have. If you want crunchy guitars, catchy choruses, and real “let’s scream this together” energy, this is your stop.
There are a ton of other acts worth checking out, but these are the ones we’re building our schedule around. Bring sunscreen, drink water, and catch as many sets as you can. This year’s lineup is stacked. Don’t sleep on the early acts either!
For more info, head to Osheaga’s website.
Festivals
All Things Go NY Reveals Set Times for 2026 NY Edition
All Things Go NY has revealed the set times for its 2026 edition at Forest Hills Stadium, with three days of performances led by Zara Larsson, Brandi Carlile, Ethel Cain, MUNA, Lola Young and Carly Rae Jepsen.
The New York edition runs September 25–27, with each day featuring a curated mix of established names and emerging artists. Larsson will close Friday night with her first-ever headlining festival set, following Lola Young and Rebecca Black. Saturday brings Brandi Carlile to the top of the bill, with Ethel Cain appearing earlier in the evening for her final performance of 2026 on the Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour.
Sunday closes the weekend with Carly Rae Jepsen and MUNA, while The Beaches, Hemlocke Springs, CMAT, Jensen McRae, Cara Delevingne and Rebecca Black are among the other artists performing across the three days.
The festival is adding comedy to its New York programming for the first time, with actor and comedian Meg Stalter joining Saturday’s lineup. Stalter follows Natali Jinju and precedes Jensen McRae on the day’s schedule.
Friday gets underway at 2:15 p.m. with Chloe Qisha, followed by Blu DeTiger and Cara Delevingne. Rebecca Black takes the stage at 5:05 p.m., with Lola Young at 6:50 p.m. before Zara Larsson closes the night from 8:45 to 10 p.m.
Saturday starts with Natali Jinju before Stalter, Jensen McRae and CMAT. Ethel Cain performs from 6:50 to 7:50 p.m., setting the stage for Brandi Carlile’s 8:35 p.m. closing set.
Sunday features Cherry Bomb, Grace Ives and Hemlocke Springs early in the day before The Beaches take the stage at 5:30 p.m. Carly Rae Jepsen follows at 7 p.m., with MUNA closing the festival from 8:45 to 10 p.m.
All Things Go has built a following around its carefully selected lineups and strong connection between artists and fans. That community has even inspired unofficial festival nicknames such as “Gay-chella,” “All Things Gay” and “Lesbopalooza.”
Lorde summed up the festival’s appeal during this year’s All Things Go Toronto edition, joking that she was collecting festival appearances like Pokémon before calling it the coolest festival in North America.
Lola Young, who returns to the festival this year, shared her own excitement about coming back: “All Things Go, we have unfinished business. I feel blessed and ready to take it to the next level. Thank you for having me back.”
The New York festival is part of an expanded 2026 All Things Go schedule that includes editions in DC and Toronto. The DC festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion features Hayley Williams, Mitski, Brandi Carlile and Slayyyter, while Toronto‘s June 6–7 edition at RBC Amphitheatre featured Lorde, Kesha, The Beaches and Wet Leg.
Three-day tickets for all three New York dates are sold out. A limited number of single-day tickets and two-day combinations remain available through the official All Things Go website.
All Things Go @ Forest Hills
Friday, September 25
Gates: 2 p.m.
- 2:15–2:45 p.m. — Chloe Qisha
- 3–3:30 p.m. — Blu DeTiger
- 4–4:35 p.m. — Cara Delevingne
- 5:05–6:05 p.m. — Rebecca Black
- 6:50–7:50 p.m. — Lola Young
- 8:45–10 p.m. — Zara Larsson
Saturday, September 26
Gates: 2 p.m.
- 2:15–2:45 p.m. — Natali Jinju
- 3 p.m. — Meg Stalter
- 4:05–4:50 p.m. — Jensen McRae
- 5:20–6:05 p.m. — CMAT
- 6:50–7:50 p.m. — Ethel Cain
- 8:35–10 p.m. — Brandi Carlile
Sunday, September 27
Gates: 2 p.m.
- 2:15–2:45 p.m. — Cherry Bomb
- 3–3:30 p.m. — Grace Ives
- 3:45–4:30 p.m. — Hemlocke Springs
- 5:30–6:15 p.m. — The Beaches
- 7–8 p.m. — Carly Rae Jepsen
- 8:45–10 p.m. — MUNA
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All Things Go Festival 2026 Reveals Set Times for DC Edition
All Things Go Festival has revealed the full set times for its 12th annual DC-area edition, giving fans a first look at how three days of packed programming will unfold across the Pavilion and Chrysalis stages.
Taking place September 25–27 at Merriweather Post Pavilion, the sold-out festival features a lineup led by Hayley Williams, Brandi Carlile, Zara Larsson, Mitski, MUNA, Lola Young, Remi Wolf and Ethel Cain. Other performers across the weekend include The Beaches, Slayyyter, underscores, Magdalena Bay, Wolf Alice, Tinashe, Sierra Ferrell and Rainbow Kitten Surprise.
The festival has sold out for five straight years, a reflection of the community All Things Go has built around its mix of established artists, rising acts and a fan-first atmosphere. This year, comedian Robby Hoffman joins the music lineup, adding a different kind of performance to the weekend.
The Friday schedule starts with Stella Lefty at 3:50 p.m., followed by Balu Brigada, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Hoffman on the Pavilion Stage. Ethel Cain takes the stage at 7:15 p.m. before Mitski closes the night from 9:30 to 11 p.m. Over at Chrysalis, Slayyyter and Magdalena Bay round out the evening.
Saturday begins at 11:30 a.m. and builds toward a pair of major performances. MUNA plays from 6:45 to 8 p.m. before Hayley Williams closes the Pavilion Stage from 9:30 to 11 p.m. The Beaches have a lengthy 3:15–5:05 p.m. slot on Chrysalis, followed by Del Water Gap and Zara Larsson.
Sunday brings another stacked schedule, with Brandi Carlile closing the Pavilion Stage from 9:30 to 11 p.m. Earlier performances include Tiny Habits, Jensen McRae, CMAT, Wolf Alice, Tinashe, Remi Wolf and Sierra Ferrell. Lola Young takes the Chrysalis Stage at 8:15 p.m., following Father John Misty.
The community surrounding All Things Go has become part of the festival’s identity. Fans and artists have affectionately referred to the event as “Gay-chella,” “All Things Gay” and “Lesbopalooza,” reflecting the inclusive audience the festival has cultivated over the years.
That spirit was summed up by Lorde during this year’s All Things Go Toronto festival, where she joked that she was trying to attend every edition and called it the coolest festival in North America.
Lola Young, returning to the festival lineup, shared a similar sentiment: “All Things Go, we have unfinished business. I feel blessed and ready to take it to the next level. Thank you for having me back.”
The DC festival is part of a larger 2026 expansion for All Things Go. The New York edition at Forest Hills features Zara Larsson, Lola Young, Brandi Carlile, Ethel Cain, MUNA and Carly Rae Jepsen, among others. Toronto‘s June 6–7 edition at RBC Amphitheatre featured Lorde, Kesha, The Beaches and Wet Leg.
For fans still looking to attend the DC festival, the final single-day tickets, two-day combinations and three-day passes are available through the official All Things Go website.
All Things Go @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
Friday, September 25
Gates: 3 p.m.
Pavilion Stage
- 3:50–4:25 p.m. — Stella Lefty
- 4:35–5:05 p.m. — Balu Brigada
- 5:25–6:10 p.m. — Rainbow Kitten Surprise
- 6:15–6:45 p.m. — Robby Hoffman
- 7:15–8:20 p.m. — Ethel Cain
- 9:30–11 p.m. — Mitski
Chrysalis Stage
- 3:30–3:50 p.m. — SYML
- 4–4:20 p.m. — Rico Nasty
- 4:30–5 p.m. — underscores
- 5:10–5:45 p.m. — Ninajirachi
- 6:30–7:15 p.m. — Slayyyter
- 8:20–9:20 p.m. — Magdalena Bay
Saturday, September 26
Gates: 11 a.m.
Pavilion Stage
- 11:30–11:50 a.m. — Kevin Atwater
- 12–12:30 p.m. — Love Spells
- 12:50–1:20 p.m. — Grace Ives
- 1:40–2:10 p.m. — Hemlocke Springs
- 2:30–3:15 p.m. — Rebecca Black
- 3:35–4:25 p.m. — She & Him
- 5–6 p.m. — Suki Waterhouse
- 6:45–8 p.m. — MUNA
- 9:30–11 p.m. — Hayley Williams
Chrysalis Stage
- 11:30–11:50 a.m. — Glom
- 12–12:20 p.m. — Susannah Joffe
- 12:30–1 p.m. — Zolita
- 1:20–1:50 p.m. — Haute & Freddy
- 2:10–2:55 p.m. — Naika
- 3:15–5:05 p.m. — The Beaches
- 5:45–6:45 p.m. — Del Water Gap
- 8–9:15 p.m. — Zara Larsson
Sunday, September 27
Gates: 11 a.m.
Pavilion Stage
- 11:30–11:50 a.m. — Wes Parker
- 12–12:30 p.m. — Jake Minch
- 12:50–1:20 p.m. — Tiny Habits
- 1:40–2:10 p.m. — Jensen McRae
- 2:30–3:15 p.m. — CMAT
- 3:35–4:25 p.m. — Wolf Alice
- 5–5:25 p.m. — Tinashe
- 6:45–7:15 p.m. — Remi Wolf
- 7:35–8:15 p.m. — Sierra Ferrell
- 9:30–11 p.m. — Brandi Carlile
Chrysalis Stage
- 11:30–11:50 a.m. — googly eyes
- 12–12:20 p.m. — Natalie Jinju
- 12:30–1 p.m. — Trousdale
- 1:20–1:50 p.m. — Violet Grohl
- 2:10–2:55 p.m. — Rochelle Jordan
- 3:15–4 p.m. — Ryan Beatty
- 4:20–5:05 p.m. — Flipturn
- 5:45–6:45 p.m. — Father John Misty
- 8:15–9:15 p.m. — Lola Young
