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Can\u2019t attend Osheaga this weekend? Never fear, The Gazette is onsite at Parc-Jean-Drapeau and combing social media to keep you informed on the surprises, celebs and viral moments from this year\u2019s edition.<\/p>\n

Photos: Twenty One Pilots play pyro and confetti-heavy headlining set<\/p>\n

\"0801Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots performs at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"0801Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots performs at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"0801Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots performs at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"0801Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots performs at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"0801Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots performs at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"0801Twenty One Pilots fans sing along to the band\u2019s set at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

Twenty One Pilots close night one of the festival by razzing the VIP section<\/p>\n

Frontman Tyler Joseph poked fun of the VIPs perched in the elevated section next to the main stage. \u201cWho are they,\u201d he said, before admitting it\u2019s a \u201cdope spot\u201d to watch a show. \u201cThat\u2019s why we don\u2019t like them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joseph also doubted the crowd in the Coors Light section knew the lyrics to the next song.<\/p>\n

Japanese duo Yoasobi say they\u2019re the first J-pop band to play Osheaga<\/p>\n

The XX\u2019s Oliver Sim sings to a baby in the crowd<\/p>\n

\"0801Oliver Sim of the xx performs at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

Photos: The Neighbourhood perform in t-shirt weather<\/p>\n

\"0801Zachary Abels, left, and Jesse Rutherford, lead singer of The Neighbourhood perform at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"0801Jesse Rutherford, lead singer of The Neighbourhood performs at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"0801Jesse Rutherford, lead singer of The Neighbourhood performs at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"0801Jesse Rutherford, lead singer of The Neighbourhood performs at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

Could Charli XCX join Lorde in Montreal?<\/p>\n

Lollapalooza in Chicago and Osheaga are typically on the same weekend, and share many artists. Lorde is Sunday\u2019s headliner in Montreal but on Thursday she performed in Chicago, where she brought out Brat hitmaker Charli XCX. Could history repeat itself in Montreal?<\/p>\n

Photos: Wet Leg hit the main stage right before the rain<\/p>\n

\"0801Rhian Teasdale of Wet Leg performs at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"0801Rhian Teasdale of Wet Leg performs at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"0801Rhian Teasdale of Wet Leg performs at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"0801Rhian Teasdale of Wet Leg performs at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\u2018Clear\u2019 bag rule in effect: How are festivalgoers faring?<\/p>\n

Some festivalgoers had to change their packing plans after the festival announced that bags above a certain size needed to be clear.<\/p>\n

A few waited nervously in the lineup to enter the outdoor venue, unsure if they properly complied with the regulations. <\/p>\n

\u201cI went to other festivals, and this thing wasn\u2019t like that. So it was a surprise for me, and I don\u2019t know if they will accept my bag,\u201d said Chiara Italiano, who brought a red backpack.<\/p>\n

She was worried without her bag, she couldn\u2019t bring in her medicine in case she gets a headache.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Michael Waterston, who came with his daughter Julia, had a clear bag.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re fine with it,\u201d he said about the new policy. \u201cI think it\u2019s nice to be able to bring in things that are, uh, you need during the day.\u201d<\/p>\n

They bought the bag online.<\/p>\n

Photos: Leon Bridges tests out Happiness Anytime<\/p>\n

The American R&B chameleon played a rare 2026 set in preparation for the release of his upcoming album, Happiness Anytime. Four are currently available on streaming and the full 12-track album drops Sept. 25.<\/p>\n

Evenko VP Nick Farkas said the late addition came together quickly, with Bridges\u2019 agent reaching out three weeks before.<\/p>\n

So far, Bridges has previewed his newest material sparingly in a pop-up format. His label, Sony Canada, said he\u2019s done pop-ups in Paris, Cannes, Los Angeles, Montreux Jazz Festival and London at The Jazz Cafe.<\/p>\n

\"0801Leon Bridges performs at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"0801Leon Bridges performs at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"0801Leon Bridges performs at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Evan Buhler \/ MONTREAL GAZETTE) Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

La Banquise makes Osheaga debut<\/p>\n

For the roughly two-thirds of Osheaga festivalgoers who come from out of province, the event is just as much a chance to try the city\u2019s culinary scene as the music. <\/p>\n

Local restos have been a mainstay here, with returning businesses like Mandy\u2019s, but this year, poutine hotspot La Banquise is available to satisfy tourists who can\u2019t make it to the singular location on Rachel St. E.<\/p>\n

How does it compare in prices? A $17.95 price tag for a bacon poutine splits the difference between the medium ($13.25) and the large ($21.50). And they didn\u2019t skimp on the size either.<\/p>\n

Photos: Local artist Super Plage opens fest on main stage<\/p>\n

\"0801Super Plage, Jules Henry, is the first artist to perform at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"0801Super Plage, Jules Henry, is the first artist to perform at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal on Friday, July 31, 2026. Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

Tate McRae posters pop-up downtown<\/p>\n

Tate McRae fan account T8HQ has posted a list of addresses downtown where fans can find posters<\/a> promoting her upcoming Osheaga appearance. These were snapped by The Gazette\u2019s Allen McInnis on St-Jacques St.<\/p>\n

\"0801Cryptic posters by Tate McRae have been posted around Montreal, on Friday, July 31, 2026. Allen McInnis \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"0801Cryptic posters by Tate McRae have been posted around Montreal, on Friday, July 31, 2026. Allen McInnis \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

Leon Bridges a late addition, another \u201csurprise\u201d act set for Saturday<\/p>\n

Fans are astute when it comes to identifying empty slots in the lineup. One was filled days ago when American singer-songwriter Leon Bridges was a late addition to Friday\u2019s lineup. His new tour, Leon Bridges presents Happiness Anytime, will hit the Valley Stage at 3:55 p.m., an early time for an artist of that stature.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen his agent called three weeks ago, I thought it was for him to play in 2027,\u201d said Nick Farkas, Evenko VP.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo when you get that kind of opportunity, you\u2019re not going to say no to Leon Bridges.\u201d<\/p>\n

Like a high-profile comedian performing at a small club, Bridges is testing out new material from his upcoming album on a side stage. Four tracks are already available on streaming. He\u2019ll replace UK rapper Jim Legaxcy, who bowed out from this year\u2019s fest.<\/p>\n

Farkas promised another surprise for festivalgoers on Saturday.<\/p>\n

\u201cSaturday, same thing. We had a cancellation. We\u2019re like, \u2018Okay, we know the day\u2019s already sold out with Tate (McRae). Let\u2019s give people a surprise when they come in.’\u201d<\/p>\n

Farkas didn\u2019t reveal the name, but CHOM 97.7 FM is speculating this year\u2019s jazz fest heroes Angine de Poitrine could perform. They have a hole in their schedule at 4:55 p.m. on the Valley stage that would allow for it.<\/p>\n

New clear bag policy in effect<\/p>\n

Festivalgoers this year will need to comply with a new backpack policy or risk not being allowed to bring in their supplies.<\/p>\n

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

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

Montreal indie rock heroes Wolf Parade find new fans with Heated Rivalry moment<\/p>\n

When Wolf Parade was contacted by director Jacob Tierney to request permission for use of one of their songs in a new series he was working on, the queer hockey romance Heated Rivalry, \u201cit was a complete no-brainer for us,\u201d singer-guitarist Dan Boeckner recalled recently.<\/p>\n

Read more <\/a>about how the band is riding the Heated Rivalry \u201cglobal phenomenon\u201d to this year\u2019s Osheaga.<\/p>\n

Tate McRae hints at new era with Instagram posts<\/p>\n

Unlike many acts who hit Montreal mid-tour, Calgary-born pop star Tate McRae has only two shows currently on the docket: Chicago\u2019s Lollapalooza and Osheaga. Because of the exclusivity, fans are expecting a few surprises with these two sets.<\/p>\n

And so far, McRae is whetting their appetites with cryptic messages and posters in both cities. \u201cMontreal. Chicago. See u soon,\u201d she posted four days ago.<\/p>\n

A day later, she posted \u201ccan\u2019t wait to see u guys again.\u201d<\/p>\n

McRae performs in the headlining slot Saturday. It was the first of the three days to sellout.<\/p>\n

STM offers weekend pass for festivalgoers taking public transit<\/p>\n

It costs $21.25 and offers unlimited travel from Friday at 5 a.m. to Monday at 5 a.m<\/p>\n

[@osheaga<\/a>] ?? Have you heard of the special #OSHEAGA<\/a> Unlimited Weekend fare? <\/p>\n

? $21.25
? Unlimited travel from Friday 5 a.m. to Monday 5 a.m.
?\ufe0f Zones A, B, C, and D
? Valid on the bus, m\u00e9tro, REM and train<\/p>\n

Available at every m\u00e9tro stations until closing time tonight. pic.twitter.com\/kRWOLG7C4j<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 STM (@stminfo) July 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

It can be purchased right from the kiosk.<\/p>\n

On the yellow line, due to the festival, dogs and bikes are prohibited from noon onward.<\/p>\n

[Restrictions] \u26d4?? Due to @osheaga<\/a> near ?Jean-Drapeau, bicycles and pet dogs are prohibited today:<\/p>\n

? From noon until the m\u00e9tro closes
? On all trains of the ? line
? In all stations of the ? line pic.twitter.com\/ccDZmN6j1o<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ligne 4 \u2013 Jaune (@stm_Jaune) July 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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