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When is OSHEAGA 2023?
Where does the festival take place?
Is the festival an all-ages event?
What if it rains?
Are you hiring workers and volunteers for the festival?
What will the weather be like at the festival?
Can members of the media and photographers get accredited for the festival?
Can I leave the festival site and come back later?
What is there to do after the festival?
OSHEAGA ends at 11:00pm each night, but don’t let that stop you! Keep the party going at one of the official afterparties and check out all that Montréal has to offer!
When will the full schedule be announced?
Who are the headliners?
What happens if an artist cancels?
When will the lineup be announced?
When do tickets go on sale?
OSHEAGA 2023 Weekend and single-day ticket are on sale now! See the tickets page.
How can I buy tickets?
OSHEAGA tickets (3-day and single day) can be purchased online.
Select the type of ticket you wish to purchase and review your order. All sales are final; evenko will not exchange or refund tickets.
We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any transaction that exceeds the authorized limit.
Can I buy my tickets through a reseller? Can I check if they are valid?
Only tickets originally purchased through OSHEAGA's official ticketing partners (evenko and Ticketmaster) (are) are guaranteed to be valid. We can't cannot guarantee the validity or support for any tickets purchased by unauthorized third parties.
There is no way to ensure the validity of a ticket purchased from a vendor other than evenko or Ticketmaster until it successfully scans into the venue EVERY day. Adding this ticket to your digital wallet in advance does not ensure it is a valid ticket.
When can I manage my tickets online?
Stay tuned and keep an eye on your inbox. You will be able to manage your tickets closer to the festival. Your tickets will be available in your OSHEAGA account.
You can access your account on the festival's website or mobile app.
PLEASE NOTE: It is extremely important to add your tickets to your digital wallet in advance to save time at check-in and to avoid any technical problems.
Can I come to the festival for just one day?
Does OSHEAGA offer payment options?
Are premium tickets available?
Discover our premium offers here
Can I upgrade my General Admission ticket to a premium experience?
How can I get there?
How to get to Parc Jean-Drapeau by public transportation?
Since Jean-Drapeau station is near the festival, taking the métro will be the best way to get around.
Unlimited weekend pass
Unlimited trips from 4 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. Valid in Zones A, B, C and D for bus, métro and train networks.
24 hrs, All Modes A
Unlimited trips for 24 hours. Valid in Zone A. Island of Montréal only, including Jean-Drapeau station.
Unlimited evening pass
Unlimited trips from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning. Valid in Zones A, B, C and D for bus, métro and train networks.
For full details, click here.
Keep it Clean and Safe
While having fun and enjoying great entertainment are definitely a priorities at OSHEAGA, it’s also important to be respectful of your surroundings, other festival-goers, and festival staff to make sure that every OSHEAGA-goer has the time of their life. That said, please follow these guidelines while attending OSHEAGA :
1. Do your best to recycle or dispose of litter properly. No one likes a dirty festival site.
2. Please be polite to festival staff and other festival-goers. Although crowds gather around the stages, please do not push others, cut into lines, etc.)
3. Respect Parc Jean-Drapeau and the festival grounds. Please leave the site as you found it. Do not remove signs, banners or posters from the festival site. Do not climb or damage trees, sculptures, etc.
4. Respect the art. Several pieces of art are displayed on the festival site. Do not touch or move the art! Those who tamper with the art may be ejected from the festival grounds.
Is it possible to camp on the OSHEAGA site at parc Jean-Drapeau?
No, camping is prohibited at Parc Jean-Drapeau.
What can I eat and drink at OSHEAGA?
OSHEAGA aims to provide you with a diverse selection of quality food. For more info, please consult the Food and beverage section. From poutine to vegan and gluten-free meals, the site will offer a wide variety of options including OSHEAGA aims to provide you with a diverse selection of quality food choices. For more info, please consult the Food and Beverage section. The site will offer a wide variety of options, from poutine to vegan and gluten-free meals and there will be several food trucks.
You can buy beverages such as water, beer and other spirits on- site. The legal drinking age in Quebec is 18. Please have two valid identity documents if you wish to consume alcoholic beverages at the venue.
It is permitted to bring an empty reusable water bottle to the OSHEAGA site for refilling at the water fountains. Bringing alcohol is not allowed. Please consume alcohol in moderation. Meals, sandwiches, coolers or and lunch boxes are not allowed on- site. You may bring a snack for personal consumption (e.g. a candy bar). You can buy beverages such as water, beer, and other spirits on-site. The legal drinking age in Quebec is 18. Please have two valid identity documents if you wish to consume alcoholic beverages at the venue.
It is permitted to bring an empty reusable water bottle to the OSHEAGA site for refilling at the water fountains. Bringing alcohol is not allowed. Drink in moderation. You may bring a snack for personal consumption (e.g. a candy bar).
Meals, sandwiches, coolers or lunch boxes are not allowed on-site.
Will there be medical staff at OSHEAGA?
What can I bring to OSHEAGA?
Will it be possible to reserve lockers on site?
Will OSHEAGA be accessible for people with reduced mobility?
Osheaga is committed to providing a unique experience for people with mobility and functional disabilities. With the goal of improving universal accessibility, our facility will have signs, an information booth, a paratransit shuttle, dedicated parking spaces, user-friendly platforms. We want our customers to have an unforgettable time!
Companions
Service animals are authorized by the law and the permit. Accessible facilities Most of our stages are equipped with wheelchair accessible platforms. Signage will be adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Guest
A dedicated waiting station will be available at the box office / aquatic complex. An information booth will be available at the drop-off stop of the paratransit shuttle located between the main stages at the south end of the pedestrian Cosmos walkway.
Restrooms
Restrooms for guests with reduced mobility will be available on site.
Parking
Reserved parking spaces for drivers with a parking permit for disabled persons are available at most parking lots in Parc Jean-Drapeau: P7 (Stewart Museum): 2 spaces P9 (aquatic complex): clients with reduced mobility and adapted transportation P11 (Biosphere): 2 spaces Note that there is a path for people with reduced mobility from the P9 parking lot to the box office / aquatic complex.
Shuttle
buses A paratransit shuttle equipped with front or rear ramps, will be available all day. Before 8 p.m., boarding will be at the ticket office / aquatic complex and the landingdrop-off will be between the main stages at the southern end of the Cosmos walkway. After 8 p.m., boarding and drop-off will take place at the Pirelli Tower.
Cannabis Regulations
All cannabis products brought to the festival site must be sealed in SQDC packaging or from any other official government source and must have been purchased legally. Any cannabis products that do not conform to the law will not be accepted or allowed on site. Individuals may carry up to 30 grams, the maximum quantity permitted by law.
No sale or consumption of cannabis is allowed on the site.
Possession of cannabis is only permitted for individuals 21 and older.
What kind of facilities and services will be at OSHEAGA?
Is OSHEAGA certified to Level 2 of the Environmental Management Standard?