Tate McRae, Twenty One Pilots, Kehlani, Gunna and More Headline Osheaga 2026

Montreal's iconic music festival returns with a star-studded lineup for its 19th edition.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:20pm

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Montreal's Osheaga Music and Arts Festival is gearing up for a major return this summer, with Tate McRae, Twenty One Pilots, and Lorde set to headline its 19th edition. The three-day event runs July 31 through Aug. 2 at Parc Jean-Drapeau, continuing the festival's tradition of pairing two solo pop powerhouses with a prominent band at the top of the bill.

Why it matters

As one of Canada's largest and most genre-spanning festivals, Osheaga's diverse lineup reflects the evolving tastes of music fans, blending indie rock, hip-hop, electronic and pop. The festival's return after a pandemic hiatus is a welcome sign of the live music industry's recovery.

The details

Opening night will belong to Twenty One Pilots, marking their first Osheaga appearance in more than a decade. On Saturday, Calgary-born pop sensation Tate McRae takes center stage for her Osheaga debut. Closing out the weekend, Lorde will headline Sunday night in support of her fourth studio album, Virgin.

  • The three-day Osheaga Music and Arts Festival runs from July 31 through Aug. 2, 2026.
  • Twenty One Pilots last performed at Osheaga over a decade ago.

The players

Tate McRae

A Calgary-born pop sensation making her Osheaga debut.

Twenty One Pilots

A duo consisting of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, returning to Osheaga as headliners after years of arena success.

Lorde

A New Zealand-born singer-songwriter who will headline the festival's final night in support of her fourth studio album, Virgin.

Osheaga Music and Arts Festival

One of Canada's largest and most genre-spanning music festivals, held annually in Montreal.

Parc Jean-Drapeau

The venue that has hosted the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal since its inception.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to be returning to Osheaga after all these years. The festival has always held a special place in our hearts, and we can't wait to reconnect with our Canadian fans.”

— Tyler Joseph, Co-founder, Twenty One Pilots

“Osheaga is the perfect platform to showcase my new music and connect with music lovers from across the country. I'm honored to be headlining this year's festival.”

— Tate McRae

What’s next

Tickets for Osheaga 2026 will go on sale to the general public on April 15, 2026.

The takeaway

Osheaga's diverse and star-studded lineup for 2026 signals a triumphant return for one of Canada's most beloved music festivals, offering something for every type of music fan and highlighting the continued popularity of live events in a post-pandemic world.