Suggested visit
Day 1
Metro to Jean-Drapeau · main stage
Day 2
Green stage discovery · night headliners
Day 3
Closing headliners · Old Port after-party
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Osheaga Music & Arts Festival
Montréal, Quebec Late July / early August · 3 days
Canada's marquee indie/alt/hip-hop festival on Île Sainte-Hélène.
Type
Music
Family Friendly
Yes
Setting
Outdoor
About This Event
The story of Osheaga Music & Arts Festival
Canada's marquee indie/alt/hip-hop festival on Île Sainte-Hélène.
Osheaga transforms Parc Jean-Drapeau into a riverside festival city with international headliners across six stages, curated art installations, and skyline views of downtown Montréal.
Why travelers love it
Reasons to go
What makes Osheaga Music & Arts Festival unforgettable.
01
Global headliners
02
Six-stage riverside site
03
Curated visual-arts program
04
Montréal food-truck alley
Best areas to stay
Where to stay
Curated accommodations across price tiers and neighbourhoods.
- Hotel William Gray
- Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
Explore beyond the event
Things to do nearby
Make Montréal the start of a wider Canadian adventure.
- Old Montréal
- Biosphère
- La Ronde
Make the most of your visit
Suggested itineraries
Plans for every length of stay — from a single day to an extended adventure.
Know before you go
Local insider tips
Editorial advice from on-the-ground travelers.
Weather
Pack for the season and check the forecast the week of.
Transit
Use public transportation where possible — venues fill quickly with festival traffic.
Arrive early
Marquee events draw crowds — give yourself 60 minutes of buffer.
Cash
A small amount of cash speeds up small-vendor and food lines.
Photography
The hour before sunset gives the best festival light.
Photo gallery
A visual taste
A glimpse of Osheaga Music & Arts Festival and the surrounding destination.
Editorial photography curated by The Canadian Explorer.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Nearby
Extend your trip
Parks, campgrounds and road trips within reach of Montréal.
National Parks nearby
Provincial Parks nearby
Camp nearby
Explore more of Canada
Related destinations
Continue the journey from where the festival ends.
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Curated by Canadian travel editors