{"id":835054,"date":"2026-07-30T03:30:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T03:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/835054\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T03:30:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T03:30:29","slug":"osheaga-launches-strict-new-bag-policy-allowing-clear-backpacks-only","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/835054\/","title":{"rendered":"Osheaga launches strict new bag policy, allowing\u00a0clear backpacks only\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Montreal\u2019s biggest music festival is kicking off this weekend with a new bag policy.<\/p>\n

Osheaga announced on Instagram this month that any bags 30 x 30 cm in size must be transparent. Smaller bags up to a maximum size of 23 x 15 x 10 cm can be non-transparent.<\/p>\n

Any bags that do not comply with these dimensions are not permitted. <\/p>\n

\u201cTo speed up traffic flow at entrances and to promote the safety of employees, artists and festivalgoers, the size and type of bag that can be brought onto the site is limited. Furthermore, we encourage you to bring clear bags to the event,\u201d the Osheaga website\u2019s FAQ says. <\/a><\/p>\n

The new rule is part of an initiative by the Quebec CPA Order, whose primary mission is to protect the public.<\/p>\n

Hydration packs that are not backpacks are permitted if they are empty at the entrance, according to the Osheaga FAQ. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis for items required for medical reasons after proper inspection.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what else you need to know before heading to Jean Drapeau Park this weekend: <\/p>\n

Water bottles can be refilled on-site <\/p>\n

Staying hydrated is essential throughout the festival, and festivalgoers don\u2019t need to pay for water. Empty plastic water bottles, empty reusable water bottles and hydration packs are allowed through security and can be refilled at several water stations throughout the festival grounds.<\/p>\n

Food might be confiscated<\/p>\n

The festival organizers\u2019 policy does not allow outside food or drink of any kind, including alcohol. You might be able to get away with a sandwich, but be ready to scarf it down in the security line. <\/p>\n

Legal weed is allowed<\/p>\n

The festival does not permit illegal or illicit substances of any kind, but there is no mention of cannabis in Osheaga\u2019s forbidden items list. <\/p>\n

Where to go if you\u2019re feeling unsafe or unwell<\/p>\n

If you have questions about substance use, are experiencing sexual harassment, are looking for a way to test drugs or are feeling unwell and want advice from harm-reduction staff, a truck will be on-site run by GRIP \u2014 a Montreal-based organization that helps people feel safe and included, as well as make informed and judgment-free decisions about drug use.<\/p>\n

The Gazette team will be bringing you updates from the festival all weekend long. From big artist names to sweet festival moments, you can follow our coverage on The Gazette website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Profile<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\tLeora Schertzer is a reporter at the Montreal Gazette who thrives on the chase. Whether it\u2019s producing a documentary about sewage or investigating a Nazi gold scandal, it\u2019s the novelty and adrenaline that keep her in this challenging industry. Send her tips at lschertzer@postmedia.com.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\tlschertzer@postmedia.com
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