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{{short description|Annual music festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada}}
{{Short description|Annual music festival in Montreal, Canada}}
{{Infobox music festival |
{{Infobox music festival|
| music_festival_name = Osheaga Festival musique et arts
| music_festival_name = Osheaga Festival musique et arts
| image = [[Image:2012-08-03 Osheaga Festival Parc Jean-Drapeau Montreal.jpg|275px]]
| image = [[Image:2012-08-03 Osheaga Festival Parc Jean-Drapeau Montreal.jpg|275px]]
| caption = Crowd in 2012 and Montreal skyline in the background
| caption = Crowd in 2012 and Montreal skyline in the background
| location = [[Parc Jean-Drapeau]],<br />[[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]
| location = [[Parc Jean-Drapeau]],<br />[[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]
| founders = Nick Farkas<ref>{{in lang|fr}} [https://www.ledevoir.com/culture/actualites-culturelles/200510/bilan-du-festival-osheaga-une-edition-satisfaisante]</ref>
| founders = Nick Farkas<ref>{{in lang|fr}} [https://www.ledevoir.com/culture/actualites-culturelles/200510/bilan-du-festival-osheaga-une-edition-satisfaisante]</ref>
| years_active = 2006–present
| years_active = 2006–present
| dates = July 29–31 (2022 dates)
| dates = July 29–31 (2022 dates)
| website = [http://www.osheaga.com Official website]
| website = [http://www.osheaga.com Official website]
| attendance = 294,000 (2024, 3 days total)
| capacity = 100,000 (all stages combined)
}}
}}


The '''Osheaga Music and Arts Festival''' ({{lang-fr|Festival musique et arts Osheaga}}) is a multi-day [[independent record label|indie]] [[music festival]] in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], that is held every summer at [[Parc Jean-Drapeau]] on [[Île Sainte-Hélène]]. The festival takes place on six stages with various audience capacities. Translated from their French equivalents, they are called "River Stage," "Mountain Stage," "Green Stage," "Trees Stage," "Valley Stage," and "Zone Piknic Electronik." Each performance area is paired with a sponsor. Band set times fluctuate based on the status of the performer within the festival. Emerging artists play 30-minute sets, and headliners conclude each day with 90-minute plus sets.<ref name=":0">[http://info.osheaga.com/customer/portal/articles/1021436-general-faqs h] t [http://info.osheaga.com/customer/portal/articles/1021436-general-faqs tp://info.osheaga.com/customer/portal/articles/1021436-general-faqs]</ref> The 2006 festival attracted a crowd of around 25,000 people. The 2012 festival reached its 40,000 attendance capacity each day.<ref>Dunn, Bryen (2012). "Review: Osheaga sells out to capacity." ''Digital Journal''. Retrieved 6 August 2013.</ref>
The '''Osheaga Music and Arts Festival''' ({{lang-fr|Festival musique et arts Osheaga}}) is a multi-day [[music festival]] in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], that is held every summer at [[Parc Jean-Drapeau]] on [[Île Sainte-Hélène]]. The festival takes place on six stages with various audience capacities. Translated from their French equivalents, they are called "River Stage", "Mountain Stage", "Green Stage", "Trees Stage", "Valley Stage", and "Zone Piknic Electronik". Each performance area is paired with a sponsor. Band set times fluctuate based on the status of the performer within the festival. Emerging artists play 30-minute sets, and headliners conclude each day with 90-minute plus sets.<ref name=":0">[http://info.osheaga.com/customer/portal/articles/1021436-general-faqs h] t [http://info.osheaga.com/customer/portal/articles/1021436-general-faqs tp://info.osheaga.com/customer/portal/articles/1021436-general-faqs]</ref> The 2006 festival attracted a crowd of around 50,000 people. The 2012 festival reached its 80,000 attendance capacity each day.<ref>Dunn, Bryen (2012). "Review: Osheaga sells out to capacity". ''Digital Journal''. Retrieved 6 August 2013.</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
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Since 2006, the Osheaga Music and Arts festival has established itself as the most important festival of its genre in Canada. With its numerous outdoor stages located at parc Jean-Drapeau on Montreal's Sainte-Hélène's Island, Osheaga attracted 120 000 music lovers from North America and Europe last year. A huge celebration dedicated to music and visual arts, Osheaga has given itself the objective of discovering local and national emerging talent offering them the opportunity to play alongside some of the biggest international artists in the business including: Coldplay, The Killers, Iggy & The Stooges, Sonic Youth, The Roots, Rufus Wainwright, Arcade Fire, Weezer and Eminem. Over the course of several days, approximately 100 bands take to the various stages at parc Jean-Drapeau and across the city in the festive ambiance that only a Montreal summer can provide. Osheaga also holds a series of concerts and exhibitions in several locations around the city during the week leading up to the main event. For its ninth edition, the Osheaga Music and Arts festival, presented by Virgin Mobile, promises an exhilarating experience with, among others: Jack White, Outkast and Skrillex.
Since 2006, the Osheaga Music and Arts festival has established itself as the most important festival of its genre in Canada. With its numerous outdoor stages located at Parc Jean-Drapeau on Montreal's Sainte-Hélène's Island, Osheaga attracted 155 000 music lovers from North America and Europe in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Noor |first=Sun |date=August 9, 2023 |title=Osheaga 2023 Lives Up To The Hype With Optimum Star Power |url=https://readrange.com/osheaga-2023-review/#:~:text=Osheaga%20saw%20a%20record%2Dbreaking,as%20stellar%20as%20previous%20years. |access-date=May 14, 2024 |website=Range}}</ref> A huge celebration dedicated to music and visual arts, Osheaga has given itself the objective of discovering local and national emerging talent offering them the opportunity to play alongside some of the biggest international artists in the business including: [[Coldplay]], [[The Killers]], Iggy & The Stooges, [[Sonic Youth]], The Roots, Rufus Wainwright, [[Arcade Fire]], [[Weezer]] and [[Eminem]]. Over the course of several days, approximately 100 bands take to the various stages at Parc Jean-Drapeau and across the city in the festive ambiance that only a Montreal summer can provide. Osheaga also holds a series of concerts and exhibitions in several locations around the city during the week leading up to the main event. For its ninth edition, the Osheaga Music and Arts festival, presented by Virgin Mobile, promises an exhilarating experience with, among others: Jack White, [[Outkast]] and Skrillex.


In the past 2 editions, the festival has introduced "Osheaga Play", an interactive play area and social media integrated photo system. The "play zone" features carnival games where festival goers can play games and accumulate points to cash in for prizes. Osheaga Play also features roaming photographers who can scan participants' RFID bracelets so the photos will be directly uploaded to their social media.
In the past 2 editions, the festival has introduced "Osheaga Play", an interactive play area and social media integrated photo system. The "play zone" features carnival games where festival goers can play games and accumulate points to cash in for prizes. Osheaga Play also features roaming photographers who can scan participants' RFID bracelets so the photos will be directly uploaded to their social media.
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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
[[Image:2012-08-03 Osheaga Music Festival letters Montreal.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Crowd gathers behind Osheaga sign. The skyline of [[Montreal]] can be seen from the [[Île Sainte-Hélène]], where the festival is held.]]
[[Image:2012-08-03 Osheaga Music Festival letters Montreal.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Crowd gathers behind Osheaga sign. The skyline of [[Montreal]] can be seen from the [[Île Sainte-Hélène]], where the festival is held.]]
Osheaga is a title given to the particular region of Canada now known as [[Montreal]]. The name is first attested in written records by [[Jacques Cartier]], one of the first European settlers there, when he communicated with the local [[St. Lawrence Iroquoian]] people, and recorded the name of their settlement as [[Hochelaga (village)|Hochelaga]]. Most linguists have ascribed the name to a francisation of either ''osekare'', meaning "beaver path" or "beaver dam", or ''osheaga'', meaning "big rapids" in reference to the nearby [[Lachine Rapids]].<ref>[http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/hochelaga/ "Hochelaga"] at [[The Canadian Encyclopedia]].</ref> An alternative explanation has been claimed in which "Osheaga" meant "people of the shaking hands", tricking Cartier into recording the settlement's name as a word that was actually a mocking comment directed at him; in some versions of this story, the Iroquoian people were bewildered by Cartier waving his hands wildly to attract their attention as he first approached the settlement in his boat, while in others they were bewildered by his European custom of greeting them with a [[handshake]].<ref name=festival>[https://montrealgazette.com/Watchwords+music+fest+called+Osheaga/10072224/story.html "Watchwords: Why our music fest is called Osheaga"]. ''[[Montreal Gazette]]'', July 28, 2014.</ref>
Osheaga is a title given to the particular region of Canada now known as [[Montreal]]. The name is first attested in written records by [[Jacques Cartier]], the first European explorer to see the area, when he communicated with the local [[St. Lawrence Iroquoian]] people, and recorded the name of their settlement as [[Hochelaga (village)|Hochelaga]]. Most linguists have ascribed the name to a francisation of either ''osekare'', meaning "beaver path" or "beaver dam", or ''osheaga'', meaning "big rapids" in reference to the nearby [[Lachine Rapids]].<ref>[http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/hochelaga/ "Hochelaga"] at [[The Canadian Encyclopedia]].</ref> An alternative explanation has been claimed in which "Osheaga" meant "people of the shaking hands", tricking Cartier into recording the settlement's name as a word that was actually a mocking comment directed at him; in some versions of this story, the Iroquoian people were bewildered by Cartier waving his hands wildly to attract their attention as he first approached the settlement in his boat, while in others they were bewildered by his European custom of greeting them with a [[handshake]].<ref name=festival>[https://montrealgazette.com/Watchwords+music+fest+called+Osheaga/10072224/story.html "Watchwords: Why our music fest is called Osheaga"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180812151644/http://www.montrealgazette.com/Watchwords+music+fest+called+Osheaga/10072224/story.html |date=2018-08-12 }}. ''[[Montreal Gazette]]'', July 28, 2014.</ref>


These latter explanations are favoured by the [[Mohawk people]] at [[Kahnawake]], as in the [[Mohawk language]] the phrase "people of the hands" can be expressed as "O she ha ga" or "Oshahaka".<ref name=festival/> They cannot, however, be easily confirmed or refuted, as the few known surviving remnants of the extinct [[Laurentian language]] that was spoken by the Iroquoian people at Hochelaga are only moderately similar to the distantly related Mohawk language, which was not spoken anywhere even remotely close to Hochelaga at the time of Cartier's contact.<ref name=festival/>
These latter explanations are favoured by the [[Mohawk people]] at [[Kahnawake]], as in the [[Mohawk language]] the phrase "people of the hands" can be expressed as "O she ha ga" or "Oshahaka".<ref name=festival/> They cannot, however, be easily confirmed or refuted, as the few known surviving remnants of the extinct [[Laurentian language]] that was spoken by the Iroquoian people at Hochelaga are only moderately similar to the distantly related Mohawk language, which was not spoken anywhere even remotely close to Hochelaga at the time of Cartier's contact.<ref name=festival/>


==History==
==History==
The inaugural edition of Osheaga termed itself a "music and arts festival." It took place on [[Labour Day]] weekend, September 2–3, 2006. Nick Farkas, a concert buyer for Gillett Entertainment Group at the time, presented the event. Noticing a lack of similarly themed music venues on the East Coast, Farkas hoped to take advantage of [[Montreal]]’s newfound credibility among [[indie music]] listeners. "People love Montreal. Let's not kid ourselves—that makes it attractive (to bands), but it's hard for people to take a chance on a first year fest."<ref>Dunlevy, T (2006). "Osheaga: one more summer festival joins lineup: Labour Day Weekend. Music and arts event will focus on indie performers." ''Montreal Gazette''. Retrieved 10 August 2013.</ref> Farkas attempted to establish a lineup of underground artists that would appeal to both discerning fans and the broader public.<ref>Dunlevy, T (2006). "Osheaga: It's outdoor, It's Indie and it's all ours. A musical extravaganza is about to hit Montreal, lining up 50 bands - big and small - over two days. Where to first?". ''Montreal Gazette. ''Retrieved 10 August 2013.</ref> Organizers aspired to transform the festival into a destination event. "That's the goal—to get people talking about it, and coming from all over," said Farkas in 2006.
The inaugural edition of Osheaga termed itself a "music and arts festival". It took place on [[Labour Day]] weekend, September 2–3, 2006. Nick Farkas, a concert buyer for Gillett Entertainment Group at the time, presented the event. Noticing a lack of similarly themed music venues on the East Coast, Farkas hoped to take advantage of [[Montreal]]’s newfound credibility among [[indie music]] listeners. "People love Montreal. Let's not kid ourselves—that makes it attractive (to bands), but it's hard for people to take a chance on a first year fest."<ref>Dunlevy, T (2006). "Osheaga: one more summer festival joins lineup: Labour Day Weekend. Music and arts event will focus on indie performers". ''Montreal Gazette''. Retrieved 10 August 2013.</ref> Farkas attempted to establish a lineup of underground artists that would appeal to both discerning fans and the broader public.<ref>Dunlevy, T (2006). "Osheaga: It's outdoor, It's Indie and it's all ours. A musical extravaganza is about to hit Montreal, lining up 50 bands - big and small - over two days. Where to first?". ''Montreal Gazette''. Retrieved 10 August 2013.</ref> Organizers aspired to transform the festival into a destination event. "That's the goal—to get people talking about it, and coming from all over," said Farkas in 2006.


Osheaga's sophomore year began to take stride with the [[Smashing Pumpkins]], [[M.I.A. (artist)|M.I.A]], [[Feist (singer)|Feist]], and the [[Arctic Monkeys]]. Accordingly, organizers hoped to imitate the previous year's success by hosting an assortment of indie performers. "The fest offers an array of quality, mid-level alternative bands. But put them together—here's the key to Osheaga's success—and you have a headliner by committee."<ref name=":1">Dunlevy, T (2007). "Osheaga; Sophomore jump last year's festival was a blast; now, the stakes are raised even higher." ''Montreal Gazette. ''Retrieved 11 August 2013.</ref> In keeping with the festival's name, Osheaga organizers also incorporated several Montreal-based bands including the [[Sam Roberts Band]], Stars, [[Dumas (musician)|Dumas]], [[Sixtoo]], Pawa Up First, [[Pony Up]], the Royal Mountain Band, Sunday Sinners, and Pas Chic Chic.<ref name=":1" />
Osheaga's sophomore year began to take stride with the [[Smashing Pumpkins]], [[M.I.A. (artist)|M.I.A]], [[Feist (singer)|Feist]], and the [[Arctic Monkeys]]. Accordingly, organizers hoped to imitate the previous year's success by hosting an assortment of indie performers. "The fest offers an array of quality, mid-level alternative bands. But put them together—here's the key to Osheaga's success—and you have a headliner by committee."<ref name=":1">Dunlevy, T (2007). "Osheaga; Sophomore jump last year's festival was a blast; now, the stakes are raised even higher". ''Montreal Gazette''. Retrieved 11 August 2013.</ref> In keeping with the festival's name, Osheaga organizers also incorporated several Montreal-based bands including the [[Sam Roberts Band]], Stars, [[Dumas (musician)|Dumas]], [[Sixtoo]], Pawa Up First, [[Pony Up]], the Royal Mountain Band, Sunday Sinners, and Pas Chic Chic.<ref name=":1" />


Moving to the first weekend in August, the third Osheaga festival broadened its indie appeal by incorporating [[The Killers]], a rock group, and [[Jack Johnson (musician)|Jack Johnson]]. Crowds initially complained that Johnson would muddle the festival's persona, but Farkas asserted, "…in (his) philosophy—everything fits."<ref>Dunlevy, T (2008). "Osheaga 3.0; By adding big names like Jack Johnson and the Killers to an eclectic roster, the Osheaga fest is aiming to broaden its appeal". ''Montreal Gazette''. Retrieved 11 August 2013.</ref> At this point in Osheaga's lifespan, the event was not a financial success. However, the inclusion of more recognizable headliners was intended to draw more expansive crowds. Secondary acts consisted of [[Metric (band)|Metric]], [[The Black Keys]], [[Cat Power]], and [[The Kills]]. Osheaga 2008 occurred August 2–3 at [[Jean Drapeau Park]], Montreal.
Moving to the first weekend in August, the third Osheaga festival broadened its indie appeal by incorporating [[The Killers]], a rock group, and [[Jack Johnson (musician)|Jack Johnson]]. Crowds initially complained that Johnson would muddle the festival's persona, but Farkas asserted, "...in (his) philosophy—everything fits".<ref>Dunlevy, T (2008). "Osheaga 3.0; By adding big names like Jack Johnson and the Killers to an eclectic roster, the Osheaga fest is aiming to broaden its appeal". ''Montreal Gazette''. Retrieved 11 August 2013.</ref> At this point in Osheaga's lifespan, the event was not a financial success. However, the inclusion of more recognizable headliners was intended to draw more expansive crowds. Secondary acts consisted of [[Metric (band)|Metric]], [[The Black Keys]], [[Cat Power]], and [[The Kills]]. Osheaga 2008 occurred August 2–3 at [[Jean Drapeau Park]], Montreal.


The fourth installation of the festival originally slotted [[Coldplay]] and the [[Beastie Boys]] as the two-day event's leading performances. However, the [[Beastie Boys]] were forced to withdraw after [[Adam Yauch]] was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his salivary gland.<ref>Dunlevy, T (2009). "One act down, but almost 50 to go; The Osheaga Festival's organizers were thrown for a loop last week when Beastie Boys pulled out. One of the hottest live bands around saved the day, as did the overall strength of the two-day lineup." ''Montreal Gazette''. Retrieved 11 August 2013.</ref> Event organizers filled the opening with [[Yeah Yeah Yeahs]], a then up and coming rock group from [[Brooklyn]]. 450 refunds were granted to attendees that requested them. Otherwise, reactions to the set change were positive. Despite these setbacks, the fourth Osheaga festival was the first edition to make a profit. Fifty acts performed on 4 stages from August 1–2, 2009, including [[Girl Talk (musician)|Girl Talk]], [[Lykke Li]], [[Jason Mraz]], [[the Decemberists]], [[Arctic Monkeys]], and [[Vampire Weekend]].
The fourth installation of the festival originally slotted [[Coldplay]] and the [[Beastie Boys]] as the two-day event's leading performances. However, the [[Beastie Boys]] were forced to withdraw after [[Adam Yauch]] was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his salivary gland.<ref>Dunlevy, T (2009). "One act down, but almost 50 to go; The Osheaga Festival's organizers were thrown for a loop last week when Beastie Boys pulled out. One of the hottest live bands around saved the day, as did the overall strength of the two-day lineup." ''Montreal Gazette''. Retrieved 11 August 2013.</ref> Event organizers filled the opening with [[Yeah Yeah Yeahs]], a then up and coming rock group from [[Brooklyn]]. 450 refunds were granted to attendees that requested them. Otherwise, reactions to the set change were positive. Despite these setbacks, the fourth Osheaga festival was the first edition to make a profit. Fifty acts performed on 4 stages from August 1–2, 2009, including [[Girl Talk (musician)|Girl Talk]], [[Lykke Li]], [[Jason Mraz]], [[the Decemberists]], [[Arctic Monkeys]], and [[Vampire Weekend]].


In its fifth year, Osheaga welcomed [[Arcade Fire]] and a host of eclectic sets to its venues. The MEG stage was replaced by the Green stage—a wind and solar powered platform. In keeping with this environmental consciousness, free bike parking and public transit to Jean Drapeau Park was also offered.<ref>Dunlevy, T (2010). "A cohesive music fest that runs on solar power." ''Montreal Gazette. ''Retrieved 11 August 2013.</ref> After the sale of Gillett Entertainment Group, Osheaga fell under the promotion of Evenko.<ref>25 March 2010. "Montreal-based Gillett Entertainment Group changes name to Evenko." ''The Canadian Press. ''Retrieved 11 August 2013.</ref> However, Nick Farkas, the company's Vice President of Concerts and Events, continued to head the festival. Roughly 30% of ticket sales in 2010 came from [[Montreal]], 20% from [[Ontario]], and 12% from the [[United States]].<ref>Dunlevy, T (2010). "A cohesive music fest that runs on solar power." Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 11 August 2013.</ref>
In its fifth year, Osheaga welcomed [[Arcade Fire]] and a host of eclectic sets to its venues. The MEG stage was replaced by the Green stage—a wind and solar powered platform. In keeping with this environmental consciousness, free bike parking and public transit to Jean Drapeau Park was also offered.<ref>Dunlevy, T (2010). "A cohesive music fest that runs on solar power". ''Montreal Gazette''. Retrieved 11 August 2013.</ref> After the sale of Gillett Entertainment Group, Osheaga fell under the promotion of Evenko.<ref>25 March 2010. "Montreal-based Gillett Entertainment Group changes name to Evenko". ''The Canadian Press''. Retrieved 11 August 2013.</ref> However, Nick Farkas, the company's Vice President of Concerts and Events, continued to head the festival. Roughly 30% of ticket sales in 2010 came from [[Montreal]], 20% from [[Ontario]], and 12% from the [[United States]].<ref>Dunlevy, T (2010). "A cohesive music fest that runs on solar power". ''Montreal Gazette''. Retrieved 11 August 2013.</ref>


The sixth annual Osheaga festival sold more than 81,000 tickets—more than any previous year.<ref>Hickman, A (2011). "Oh-shay-ga? Oh-she-aga? Either way's music to our ears; Montreal fest 'already sold more tickets than ever."''National Post''. Retrieved 12 August 2013.</ref> It was also the first three-day incarnation of the event. [[Eminem]] closed out the Friday performances, signifying a turning point in the festival's development.<ref>Dunlevy, T (2011). "Eminem sets attendance record; Superstar rapper overshadows other acts with fast-paced set that sparks fan frenzy." ''Montreal Gazette. ''Retrieved 11 August 2013.</ref> 38,000 attendees, the largest single-crowd seen since Osheaga's inauguration, stretched the venue's 35,000 capacity.<ref name=":2">Dunlevy, T (2012). "Osheaga sells out; Despite the absence of an Eminem-level megastar this year, the festival crushed its attendance record set in 2011." Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 11 August 2013.</ref> Despite the absence of a similarly high-profile performer, the seventh edition of Osheaga in 2012 sold out at 120,000 total attendees over the three-day weekend from August 3–5, 2012. Farkas credited the surge to 2011s big-name lineup and the festival's recognition outside [[Montreal]]. [[Eminem]]’s performance inflated the festival's presence among American and European markets, making it a destination on an international scale.<ref name=":2" /> Headliners in 2012 included [[The Black Keys]], [[Snoop Dogg]], [[Justice (band)|Justice]], [[M83 (band)|M83]], [[MGMT]], [[Feist (singer)|Feist]], [[Sigur Rós|Sigur Ros]], and the [[Jesus and Mary Chain]]. However, the once intimate festival layout made for reportedly frustrating navigation among such massive crowds.
The sixth annual Osheaga festival sold more than 153?000 tickets—more than any previous year.<ref>Hickman, A (2011). "Oh-shay-ga? Oh-she-aga? Either way's music to our ears; Montreal fest 'already sold more tickets than ever". ''National Post''. Retrieved 12 August 2013.</ref> It was also the first three-day incarnation of the event. [[Eminem]] closed out the Friday performances, signifying a turning point in the festival's development.<ref>Dunlevy, T (2011). "Eminem sets attendance record; Superstar rapper overshadows other acts with fast-paced set that sparks fan frenzy". ''Montreal Gazette''. Retrieved 11 August 2013.</ref> 76,000 attendees, the largest single-crowd seen since Osheaga's inauguration, stretched the venue's 75,000 capacity.<ref name=":2">Dunlevy, T (2012). "Osheaga sells out; Despite the absence of an Eminem-level megastar this year, the festival crushed its attendance record set in 2011". ''Montreal Gazette''. Retrieved 11 August 2013.</ref> Despite the absence of a similarly high-profile performer, the seventh edition of Osheaga in 2012 sold out at 240,000 total attendees over the three-day weekend from August 3–5, 2012. Farkas credited the surge to 2011s big-name lineup and the festival's recognition outside [[Montreal]]. [[Eminem]]’s performance inflated the festival's presence among American and European markets, making it a destination on an international scale.<ref name=":2" /> Headliners in 2012 included [[The Black Keys]], [[Snoop Dogg]], [[Justice (band)|Justice]], [[M83 (band)|M83]], [[MGMT]], [[Feist (singer)|Feist]], [[Sigur Rós|Sigur Ros]], and the [[Jesus and Mary Chain]]. However, the once intimate festival layout made for reportedly frustrating navigation among such massive crowds.


In 2013, the festival continued to out-do previous sales, selling out in record time with a total of 135,000 audience members. In fact, 70% of tickets were purchased from outside the Province of [[Quebec]].<ref name=":3">Dunlevy, T (2013). "A field trip for the masses; After years of building its brand, the three-day blowout has become a destination event for music lovers." ''Montreal Gazette. ''Retrieved 12 August 2013.</ref> To accommodate these growing numbers, the site at [[Jean Drapeau Park]] was expanded to a 42,500-person capacity. The lineup slated [[Mumford & Sons]], [[The Cure]], and [[Beck]] as the main attractions, followed by Phoenix, [[Imagine Dragons]], [[Vampire Weekend]], [[Macklemore]] & [[Ryan Lewis]], [[New Order (band)|New Order]], [[The Lumineers]], [[Tegan and Sara]], and [[Kendrick Lamar]]. Physical organization of the venue continued to present issues in light of foot traffic-prone crowds. "Adequate flow patterns are something we never thought of before," said Farkas. "We were always focusing on the lineup, and making it better than the last year."<ref name=":3" />
In 2013, the festival continued to out-do previous sales, selling out in record time with a total of 270,000 audience members. In fact, 70% of tickets were purchased from outside the Province of [[Quebec]].<ref name=":3">Dunlevy, T (2013). "A field trip for the masses; After years of building its brand, the three-day blowout has become a destination event for music lovers". ''Montreal Gazette''. Retrieved 12 August 2013.</ref> To accommodate these growing numbers, the site at [[Jean Drapeau Park]] was expanded to a 85,000-person capacity. The lineup slated [[Mumford & Sons]], [[The Cure]], and [[Beck]] as the main attractions, followed by Phoenix, [[Imagine Dragons]], [[Vampire Weekend]], [[Macklemore]] & [[Ryan Lewis]], [[New Order (band)|New Order]], [[The Lumineers]], [[Tegan and Sara]], and [[Kendrick Lamar]]. Physical organization of the venue continued to present issues in light of foot traffic-prone crowds. "Adequate flow patterns are something we never thought of before," said Farkas. "We were always focusing on the lineup, and making it better than the last year."<ref name=":3" />


Ranked by Pollster as the #1 festival in [[Canada]] and the #11 festival in the world, Osheaga has grown significantly since its inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://osheagamegpro.com/en/what-is-osheagameg/what-does-osheagameg-do.html |title=What is OSHEAGA+MEG PRO? |access-date=2013-08-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130713085446/http://osheagamegpro.com/en/what-is-osheagameg/what-does-osheagameg-do.html |archive-date=2013-07-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Some have criticized the pronounced commercial presence at 2013's festival; however, those same reviewers admit that the lineup quality has been well maintained since 2006.<ref>Bendahan, A (2013). "Osheaga through the eyes of a Montreal man about town." Retrieved 10 August 2013. http://o.canada.com/2013/08/06/review-osheaga-through-the-eyes-of-a-montreal-man-about-town/</ref> In total, the festival has presented more than 600 performances to more than 400,000 audience members.<ref name=":0" />
Ranked by Pollster as the #1 festival in [[Canada]] and the #11 festival in the world, Osheaga has grown significantly since its inauguration.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://osheagamegpro.com/en/what-is-osheagameg/what-does-osheagameg-do.html |title=What is OSHEAGA+MEG PRO? |access-date=2013-08-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130713085446/http://osheagamegpro.com/en/what-is-osheagameg/what-does-osheagameg-do.html |archive-date=2013-07-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Some have criticized the pronounced commercial presence at 2013's festival; however, those same reviewers admit that the lineup quality has been well maintained since 2006.<ref>Bendahan, A (2013). "Osheaga through the eyes of a Montreal man about town". Retrieved 10 August 2013. http://o.canada.com/2013/08/06/review-osheaga-through-the-eyes-of-a-montreal-man-about-town/</ref> In total, the festival has presented more than 600 performances.


In 2014, the festival added a sixth stage, the Valley Stage. The lineup featured headliners such as [[OutKast]], [[Jack White]], [[Arctic Monkeys]], [[Skrillex]], [[Lorde]] and [[The Replacements (band)|The Replacements]].
In 2014, the festival added a sixth stage, the Valley Stage. The lineup featured headliners such as [[OutKast]], [[Jack White]], [[Arctic Monkeys]], [[Skrillex]], [[Lorde]] and [[The Replacements (band)|The Replacements]].


==Line-ups==
==Editions==
Every edition since inception has been held at [[Montreal]]'s [[Parc Jean-Drapeau]].


===2006===
===2006===
The inaugural edition of the Osheaga Festival was held on September 2 and 3, 2006 and was headlined by [[Sonic Youth]] and [[Ben Harper|Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals]].
''River Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[The Magic Numbers]], [[World Party]], [[The Stills]], [[Malajube]], [[K-os]], [[Amon Tobin]], '''[[Sonic Youth]]'''
<br />Sunday: [[Islands (band)|Islands]], [[Wolf Parade]], [[G. Love & Special Sauce]], [[Damian Marley]], '''[[Ben Harper|Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals]]'''

''Mountain Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[Grace Potter]], [[Joseph Arthur]], [[Vulgaires Machins]], [[Dinosaur Jr.]], [[Metric (band)|Metric]], [[Clap Your Hands Say Yeah]]
<br />Sunday: [[Starsailor (band)|Starsailor]], [[Ben Lee]], [[Carole Facal|DobaCaracol]], [[Bedouin Soundclash]], [[Kid Koala]], [[The Flaming Lips]]

''MEG Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[Crystal Cliffs]], [[HushPuppies]], [[Think About Life]], [[Bush Tetras]], [[Duchess Says]], [[We Are Wolves]], [[James Chance]], [[Brazilian Girls]]
<br />Sunday: [[Zombie (band)|Zombie]], [[Herman Düne]], [[Call Me Poupée]], [[Owen Pallett|Final Fantasy]], [[The Hidden Cameras]], [[Bell Orchestre]], [[Lady Sovereign]]

''Trees Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[Mission District]], [[Yoav (musician)|Yoav]], [[Major Maker]], [[The Dirty Tricks|Dirty Tricks]], [[The Colour]], [[The Shys]], [[Wintersleep]], [[Born Ruffians]], [[Matt Mays & El Torpedo]]
<br />Sunday: TAM, Shoot the Moon, [[Tokyo Police Club]], [[The Meligrove Band]], [[Basia Bulat]], [[Patrick Watson (musician)|Patrick Watson]], [[Land of Talk]], [[The Mongrels]], [[Holy Fuck (band)|Holy Fuck]]

''Arts Lounge''
<br />Saturday: Interactive Video, Vj Pillow, Hvw8, Solid State, Ckut, Intorchao
<br />Sunday: Vj Pillow, Hvw8, Mark Robertson, Solid State, Intorchao, Interactive Video, [[Kid Koala]]


===2007===
===2007===
[[Image:Osheaga2007.jpg|thumb|right|Tickets for the second day of the 2007 edition.]]
[[Image:Osheaga2007.jpg|thumb|right|Tickets for the second day of the 2007 edition.]]
The festival was held on September 8 and 9, 2007 and was headlined by [[The Smashing Pumpkins]] and [[Bloc Party]].
''River Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[Rahzel]], [[Editors (band)|Editors]], [[Blonde Redhead]], [[Stars (Canadian band)|Stars]], [[Dumas (musician)|Dumas]], '''[[The Smashing Pumpkins]]'''
<br />Sunday: [[The Brand New Heavies]], [[Paolo Nutini]], [[Martha Wainwright]], [[Arctic Monkeys]], [[Gotan Project]], '''[[Bloc Party]]'''

''Mountain Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[Apostle of Hustle]], [[Jamie T]], [[Xavier Caféine]], [[Patrick Watson (musician)|Patrick Watson]], [[Feist (singer)|Feist]], [[Damien Rice]]
<br />Sunday: [[We Are Scientists]], [[Pascale Picard]], [[Sam Roberts Band]], [[Macy Gray]], [[Interpol (band)|Interpol]]

''MEG Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[Donzelle]], [[Thunderheist]], [[The Clientele]], [[Santigold|Santogold]], [[Adam Kesher]], [[Explosions in the Sky]], [[Mike Relm]]
<br />Sunday: [[Gray Kid]], [[Peter von Poehl]], [[Pas Chic Chic]], [[Au Revoir Simone]], [[Miracle Fortress]], [[The Besnard Lakes]], [[M.I.A. (artist)|M.I.A.]]

''Trees Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[Lesbo Vrouven]], [[Ohbijou]], [[Ideal Lovers]], [[The Veils]], [[The Nymphets]], [[Panthers (band)|Panthers]], [[Fucked Up]], [[CPC Gangbangs]], [[The Heights (band)|The Heights]], [[Hank Pine and Lily Fawn]]
<br />Sunday: [[Dragonette]], [[The Most Serene Republic]], [[Patrick Krief|Krief]], [[Sunday Sinners]], [[Pony Up]], [[The Royal Mountain Band]], [[Harvee]], [[You Say Party! We Say Die!]], Elsiane, [[Plaster (band)|Plaster]]

''Salon Des Arts''
<br />Saturday: [[Justin Nozuka]], [[Sixtoo]], Maxime Robin, [[Tony Ezzy]], [[Daft Punk's Electroma]] (film screening)
<br />Sunday: [[Sixtoo]], Pawa Up First, 011


===2008===
===2008===
The festival was held on August 3 and 4, 2008 and was headlined by [[The Killers]] and [[Jack Johnson (musician)|Jack Johnson]].
''River Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[Louis XIV (band)|Louis XIV]], [[N.E.R.D]], [[Metric (band)|Metric]], [[Cat Power]], '''[[The Killers]]'''
<br />Sunday: [[Neil Halstead]], [[Matt Costa]], [[The Black Keys]], [[Duffy (singer)|Duffy]], '''[[Jack Johnson (musician)|Jack Johnson]]'''

''Mountain Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[Sleepercar]], [[Spiritualized]], [[Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings]], [[Iggy & The Stooges]]
<br />Sunday: [[Rogue Wave (band)|Rogue Wave]], [[The Weakerthans]], [[Gogol Bordello]], [[Broken Social Scene]]

''MEG Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[Beast (Canadian band)|Beast]], [[Plants and Animals]], [[Duchess Says]], [[DeVotchKa]], [[Booka Shade]], [[Sébastien Tellier]]
<br />Sunday: [[Jamie Lidell]], [[The Kills]], [[MGMT]], [[The Go! Team]], [[CSS (band)|CSS]], [[Chromeo]]

''Trees Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[The Wooden Sky]], [[La Patère Rose]], [[The Tom Fun Orchestra]], [[Luke Doucet]] & The White Falcon, [[Le Husky]], [[Jimmy Hunt (musician)|Chocolat]], [[Payz Play]], [[Sebastien Grainger|Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains]], [[The National Parcs]]
<br />Sunday: [[Esker Mica]], [[Chris Velan]], [[Cœur de pirate]], Robertson, [[Shawn Hewitt & The National Strike]], [[Rock Plaza Central]], [[The Enemy (UK rock band)|The Enemy]], [[Radio Radio (band)|Radio Radio]], [[Bonjour Brumaire]]


===2009===
===2009===
The festival was held on August 1 and 2, 2009 and was headlined by [[Coldplay]] and the [[Yeah Yeah Yeahs]].
''River Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[Kitty Daisy & Lewis]], [[Josh Ritter]], [[Eagles of Death Metal]], [[Jason Mraz]], '''[[Coldplay]]'''
<br />Sunday: [[The Honey Brothers]], [[Beast (Canadian band)|Beast]], [[Vampire Weekend]], [[The Decemberists]], '''[[Yeah Yeah Yeahs]]'''

''Mountain Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[Donavon Frankenreiter]], [[Carole Facal|Caracol]], [[Elbow (band)|Elbow]], [[The Roots]]
<br />Sunday: [[The Beatnuts]], [[The Ting Tings]], [[Rufus Wainwright]], [[Arctic Monkeys]]

''MEG Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[NLF3]], [[La Roux]], [[K'naan]], [[The Stills]], [[Lykke Li]], [[Girl Talk (musician)|Girl Talk]]
<br />Sunday: [[Yes Giantess]], [[Miike Snow]], [[Naïve New Beaters]], [[Cursive (band)|Cursive]], [[Tiga (musician)|Tiga]], [[Crystal Castles (band)|Crystal Castles]]

''Trees Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[Jesca Hoop]], [[Silver Starling]], [[Parlovr]], [[Gentleman Reg]], [[Flash Lightnin']], [[The Rural Alberta Advantage]], [[Chinatown (band)|Chinatown]], [[Winter Gloves]], [[Woodhands]]
<br />Sunday: Le Volume Était Au Maximum, [[Lanan]], [[Lil Andy]], [[Arkells]], [[Amazing Baby]], [[Ladies of the Canyon (album)|Ladies of the Canyon]], [[Heartless Bastards]], [[Hey Rosetta!]], [[Hollerado]]


===2010===
===2010===
[[Image:Osheaga 2010 parc Jean Drapeau Montreal.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Parc Jean-Drapeau]] during Osheaga 2010.]]
[[Image:Osheaga 2010 parc Jean Drapeau Montreal.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Parc Jean-Drapeau]] during Osheaga 2010.]]
The festival was held on July 31 and August 1, 2010 and was headlined by [[Arcade Fire]] and [[Weezer]].
''River Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[The Walkmen]], [[Sarah Harmer]], [[Jimmy Cliff]], [[Stars (Canadian band)|Stars]], [[Pavement (band)|Pavement]], '''[[Arcade Fire]]'''
<br />Sunday: [[Seu Jorge]], [[The Gaslight Anthem]], [[The Black Keys]], [[The Cat Empire]], [[Sonic Youth]], '''[[Weezer]]'''

''Mountain Stage''
<br />Saturday: Shane Murphy, [[Rich Aucoin]], [[Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros]], [[K'naan]], [[Keane (band)|Keane]], [[The National (band)|The National]]
<br />Sunday: [[Galactic]] with [[Cyril Neville]], [[Ian Kelly (songwriter)|Ian Kelly]], [[Ariane Moffatt]], [[Charlie Winston]], [[Snoop Dogg]], [[Metric (band)|Metric]]

''Green Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[Skip The Use]], [[Owen Pallett]], [[Dan Black]], [[Japandroids]], [[Jamie Lidell]], [[Beach House]], [[Robyn]]
<br />Sunday: [[Sennheiser Winner]], [[Still Life Still]], [[Blitzen Trapper]], [[The Antlers (band)|The Antlers]], [[We Are Wolves]], [[Jon Spencer Blues Explosion]], [[Devo]]

''Trees Stage''
<br />Saturday: [[Daniel Isaiah Schachter]], [[Ingrid Michaelson]], [[Final Flash]], [[Little Scream]], [[Bahamas]], [[Avi Buffalo]], [[Marie-Pierre Arthur]], [[Fran Healy (musician)|Fran Healy]], [[The Unsettlers]]
<br />Sunday: [[Cotton Mouth (band)|Cotton Mouth]], [[Ariel (Australian band)|Ariel]], [[Hannah Georgas]], [[Horse Feathers]], [[Amanda Mabro]], [[The Morning Benders]], Pawa Up First, [[Frank Turner]], [[Ra Ra Riot]], [[Tim Barry]]

''Zone Piknic Electronik''
<br />Saturday: [[E.S.L.]] with [[Sharivari]] and [[Skinny Bones]], [[Roska]], [[Mary Anne Hobbs]], [[Hovatron]], [[Lazer Sword]], [[Dj Bus]]
<br />Sunday: [[Fancyfhreek]], [[Lunice]], [[Major Lazer]], [[Mossa (DJ)|Mossa]], [[Round Table Knights]]


===2011===
===2011===
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| footer = [[Alice Glass]] and [[Ethan Kath]] of [[Crystal Castles (band)|Crystal Castles]] performs at Osheaga in 2011.
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The festival was held on July 29, 30, and 31, 2011, the first edition the festival expanded to a Friday. It was headlined by [[Eminem]], [[Elvis Costello|Elvis Costello & The Imposters]], and [[The Flaming Lips]].
''River Stage''
<br />Friday: [[Kid Koala]], [[Charles Bradley (singer)|Charles Bradley]], [[Bran Van 3000]], '''[[Eminem]]'''
<br />Saturday: [[The Midway State]], [[Hey Rosetta!]], [[John Butler Trio]], [[Karkwa]], [[Death From Above 1979]], '''[[Elvis Costello|Elvis Costello & The Imposters]]'''
<br />Sunday: [[Typhoon]], [[Eels (band)|Eels]], [[Cypress Hill]], [[Beirut]], [[The Tragically Hip]], '''[[The Flaming Lips]]'''

''Mountain Stage''
<br />Friday: [[The Knux]], [[Broken Social Scene]], [[Janelle Monáe]]
<br />Saturday: [[The 222s]], [[Manchester Orchestra]], [[Tokyo Police Club]], [[Sam Roberts Band]], [[Lupe Fiasco]], [[Bright Eyes (band)|Bright Eyes]]
<br />Sunday: [[The Sheepdogs]], [[Frightened Rabbit]], [[The Sounds]], [[Malajube]], [[City and Colour]], [[Death Cab For Cutie]]

''Green Stage''
<br />Friday: [[Lights (musician)|Lights]], [[Glass Candy]], [[Joseph Arthur]], [[Timber Timbre]]
<br />Saturday: [[Passwords (band)|Passwords]], [[Oh Land]], [[Braids (band)|Braids]], [[Twin Shadow]], [[Sia]], [[Ratatat]], [[Bassnectar]]
<br />Sunday: [[Sherlock (band)|Sherlock]], [[An Horse]], [[Smith Westerns]], [[The Pains of Being Pure at Heart]], [[Ellie Goulding]], [[White Lies (band)|White Lies]], [[Crystal Castles (band)|Crystal Castles]], [[MSTRKRFT]]

''Trees Stage''
<br />Friday: [[Sweet Thing (band)|Sweet Thing]], [[Uncle Bad Touch]], [[Ana Tijoux]], [[El Ten Eleven]], [[The Rural Alberta Advantage]], [[The Barr Brothers]]
<br />Saturday: [[Jesuslesfilles]], [[The High Dials]], [[Mother Mother]], [[The Mountain Goats]], [[Suuns]], [[PS I Love You (band)|PS I Love You]], [[Anna Calvi]], Sam Adams, [[Fucked Up]]
<br />Sunday: [[Elephant Stone (band)|Elephant Stone]], [[Jimmy Hunt (musician)|Jimmy Hunt]], [[Freedom or Death (band)|Freedom or Death]], [[The Luyas]], [[Viva Brother]], [[The Joy Formidable]], [[The Low Anthem]], [[Shad (rapper)|Shad]], [[Baths (band)|Baths]], [[Galaxie (band)|Galaxie]]

''Zone Piknic Electronik''
<br />Friday: [[Slim Jim (band)|Slim Jim]], [[Alaclair Ensemble]], [[Comic Strip (band)|Comic Strip]], [[MC2 (band)|MC2]], [[DJ Cosmo]]
<br />Saturday: [[DUVALL]], [[Egyptrixx]], [[DâM-Funk]], [[Jacques Greene]], [[Robot Koch]], [[Robot Koch]], [[Girl Unit]]
<br />Sunday: [[A-Rock]], [[Shaydakiss]], [[Dillon Francis]], [[Jeremy Ellis]], [[Jamie xx]], [[Claude Von Stroke]]


===2012===
===2012===
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[[Image:Scène verte 2012 Osheaga festival Montreal rain - Bloc Party.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Bloc Party]] performs on The Green Stage (''La scène verte'') in 2012.]]
[[Image:Scène verte 2012 Osheaga festival Montreal rain - Bloc Party.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Bloc Party]] performs on The Green Stage (''La scène verte'') in 2012.]]
Osheaga 2012 took place August 3, 4, and 5 at [[Montreal]]'s [[Parc Jean-Drapeau]].
Osheaga 2012 took place August 3, 4, and 5 and was headlined by [[Justice (band)|Justice]], [[Snoop Dogg]], and [[The Black Keys]].


[[Image:Scene Piknic Electronik - Wolfang Gartner - Osheaga fest 2012-08-05 Montreal.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The [[Piknic Électronik]] stage, one of several stages where Osheaga artists perform.]]
[[Image:Scene Piknic Electronik - Wolfang Gartner - Osheaga fest 2012-08-05 Montreal.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The [[Piknic Électronik]] stage, one of several stages where Osheaga artists perform.]]


The 2012 edition of the festival sold 120 000 tickets in total.<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.lapresse.ca/arts/festivals/osheaga/201208/06/01-4562631-osheaga-quand-les-120-000-billets-sont-vendus.php| title = Osheaga : quand les 120 000 billets sont vendus... {{!}} La Presse| newspaper = La Presse| date = 6 August 2012| last1 = Côté| first1 = Émilie}} </ref>
The final lineup was announced on July 10, 2012, and includes:

''River Stage''
<br />Friday: [[L.P. (singer)|LP]], [[Fun (band)|Fun]], [[Radio Radio (band)|Radio Radio]], [[Franz Ferdinand (band)|Franz Ferdinand]], [[Florence + The Machine]], '''[[Justice (band)|Justice]]'''
<br />Saturday: [[The Dø]], [[Portugal. The Man]], [[Plants and Animals]], [[Dumas (musician)|Dumas]], [[Garbage (band)|Garbage]], '''[[Snoop Dogg]]'''
<br />Sunday: [[Zeus]], [[Aloe Blacc]], [[Common (rapper)|Common]], [[Passion Pit]], [[City and Colour]], '''[[The Black Keys]]'''

''Mountain Stage''
<br />Friday: [[Charli XCX]], [[The Walkmen]], [[Down With Webster]], [[Amadou & Mariam]], [[The Weeknd]], [[Sigur Rós]]
<br />Saturday: [[Kathleen Edwards]], [[Calexico (band)|Calexico]], [[Young The Giant]], [[Brand New (band)|Brand New]], [[Feist (singer)|Feist]]
<br />Sunday: [[CHAPPO]], [[Dan Mangan]], [[Tame Impala]], [[Santigold]], [[The Shins]], [[Metric (band)|Metric]]

''Green Stage''
<br />Friday: [[Hey Ocean!]], [[Poliça]], [[Bombay Bicycle Club]], [[Of Monsters and Men]], [[Gary Clark Jr.]], [[Classified (rapper)|Classified]], [[MGMT]]
<br />Saturday: [[Memoryhouse]], [[The Aggrolites]], [[Cursive (band)|Cursive]], [[The Raveonettes]], [[ASAP Rocky]], [[Yeasayer]], [[The Jesus and Mary Chain]]
<br />Sunday: [[Peter Peter (Canadian musician)|Peter Peter]], [[The Airplane Boys]], [[The Airborne Toxic Event]], [[Austra (band)|Austra]], [[Woodkid]], [[Bloc Party]], [[M83 (band)|M83]]

''Trees Stage''
<br />Friday: [[Solids]], [[Yukon Blonde]], [[Freelance Whales]], [[The Jezabels]], [[Dum Dum Girls]], [[Atlas Sound]], [[Wintersleep]], [[Half Moon Run]], [[Les Breastfeeders]]
<br />Saturday: [[Propofol]], [[Karim Ouellet]], [[Kandle (musician)|Kandle]], [[Black Lips]], [[Young Galaxy]], [[Arkells]], [[Avec pas d'casque]], [[The Death Set]], [[The Sheepdogs]]
<br />Sunday: [[Doe Paoro]], [[Zola Jesus]], [[Koriass]], [[Michael Kiwanuka]], [[James Vincent McMorrow]], [[Sandro Perri]], [[The Black Angels (band)|The Black Angels]], [[Asexuals (band)|Asexuals]], [[Keys N Krate]]

''Zone Piknic Electronik''
<br />Friday: [[Funkyfalz]], [[Prison Garde]], [[Mak 10 & Hyper MC]], [[Huoratron]]
<br />Saturday: [[Simon Called Peter]], [[Kaytradamus]], [[Nosaj Thing]], [[Brandt Brauer Frick]], [[SBTRKT]], [[Little Dragon]],
[[Adventure Club]],
<br />Sunday: Vosper, [[Zombie Disco Squad]], [[Le Matos]], [[Buraka Som Sistema]], [[Madeon]], [[Wolfgang Gartner]], [[Knife Party]]

The 2012 edition of the festival sold 120 000 tickets in total.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.lapresse.ca/arts/festivals/osheaga/201208/06/01-4562631-osheaga-quand-les-120-000-billets-sont-vendus.php| title = Osheaga : quand les 120 000 billets sont vendus... {{!}} La Presse| date = 6 August 2012}} </ref>


===2013===
===2013===
Osheaga 2013 took place August 2 through August 4 at [[Montreal]]'s [[Parc Jean-Drapeau]].
Osheaga 2013 took place August 2 through August 4 and was headlined by [[The Cure]], [[Beck]], and [[Mumford & Sons]].

''River Stage''

Friday: [[Capital Cities (band)|Capital Cities]], [[Oberhofer (band)|Oberhofer]], [[Ben Howard]], [[Two Door Cinema Club]], [[Vampire Weekend]], '''[[The Cure]]'''

Saturday: [[Raine Maida]], [[The Heavy (band)|The Heavy]], [[Flogging Molly]], [[Tegan and Sara]], [[Imagine Dragons]], '''[[Beck]]'''

Sunday: [[Twin Forks (band)|Twin Forks]], [[Frightened Rabbit]], [[Charles Bradley (singer)|Charles Bradley]] and His Extraordinaries, [[Big Boi]], [[Kendrick Lamar]], '''[[Mumford & Sons]]'''

''Mountain Stage''

Friday: [[k-os]], [[Daughter (band)|Daughter]], [[Alt-J]], [[Ellie Goulding]], [[Phoenix (band)|Phoenix]]

Saturday: [[Grouplove]], [[Tokyo Police Club]], [[Jimmy Eat World]], [[Stars (Canadian band)|Stars]], [[K-os]], [[Macklemore]] & [[Ryan Lewis]]

Sunday: [[Atlas Genius]], [[Jessie Ware]], [[Silversun Pickups]], [[The Lumineers]], [[New Order (band)|New Order]]

''Green Stage''

Friday: [[Majical Cloudz]], [[Guards (band)|Guards]], [[DIIV]], [[Lianne La Havas]], [[Jake Bugg]], [[The Gaslight Anthem]], [[Beach House]]

Saturday: [[Wild Nothing]], [[Yelawolf]], Lou Doillon, [[Tricky (musician)|Tricky]], [[The Breeders]], [[Explosions in the Sky]], C2C

Sunday: [[MNDR]], [[Bad Things (band)|Bad Things]], [[Little Green Cars]], [[Icona Pop]], [[Holy Ghost!]], [[Father John Misty]], [[Misteur Valaire]], [[Hot Chip]]

''Tree Stage''

Friday: [[Ponctuation (band)|Ponctuation]], [[Hyphen Hyphen]], [[Wild Belle]], [[The Head and the Heart]], [[Palma Violets]], [[Xavier Caféïne|Cafeine]], [[Diamond Rings (musician)|Diamond Rings]], [[Rich Aucoin]]

Saturday: [[Corb Lund]], Groenland, [[Deap Vally]], [[Loud Lary Ajust]], [[Frank Turner]], [[Bob Mould]], [[We Are Wolves]], [[Angel Haze]]

Sunday: [[Nightbox (band)|Nightbox]], [[Les sœurs Boulay]], [[Shovels & Rope]], [[Hannah Georgas]], [[Dusted (Canadian band)|Dusted]], [[Hollerado]], [[The Neighbourhood]], [[Death Grips]]

''Zone Piknic Electronik''

Friday: Millimetrik, EC Twins, Carnage, [[Kidnap Kid]], Rudimental, Vilify & Henward, Jets, Baauer, [[A Tribe Called Red]]

Saturday: Humans, [[Rone (musician)|Rone]], [[Amtrac (musician)|Amtrac]], [[Cajmere]], [[Soul Clap]], [[Azari & III]], [[Bonobo (musician)|Bonobo]], [[Style of Eye]], [[Jacques Lu Cont]], [[Porter Robinson]]

Sunday: [[DVBBS]], [[Odezenne]], [[Robert DeLong]], [[Floating Points]], [[Jackmaster]], [[The Knocks]], Gramatik, [[Tommy Trash]], [[Disclosure (band)|Disclosure]], [[Pretty Lights]]


===2014===
===2014===
Osheaga 2014 took place August 1 through August 3 at [[Montreal]]'s [[Parc Jean-Drapeau]].
Osheaga 2014 took place August 1 through August 3 and was headlined by [[Outkast]], [[Jack White]], and [[Arctic Monkeys]].

''River Stage''

Friday: [[Bleachers (band)|Bleachers]], [[Old Crow Medicine Show]], [[Sam Roberts Band]], [[Foster the People]], '''[[Outkast]]'''

Saturday: [[Kevin Drew]], [[Against Me!]], [[Local Natives]], [[Haim (band)|HAIM]], [[J. Cole]], '''[[Jack White]]'''

Sunday: [[Matt Mays]], [[Bombay Bicycle Club]], [[Portugal. The Man]], [[Kodaline]], [[The Replacements (band)|The Replacements]], '''[[Arctic Monkeys]]'''

''Mountain Stage''

Friday: [[The Royal Streets]], [[Manchester Orchestra]], [[Awolnation]], [[Childish Gambino]], [[Skrillex]]

Saturday: [[Kongos (band)|Kongos]], [[Serena Ryder]], [[Volcano Choir]], [[Modest Mouse]], [[Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds]]

Sunday: [[Hey Rosetta!]], [[The Kooks]], [[CHVRCHES]], [[Half Moon Run]], [[Lorde]]

''Valley Stage''

Friday: [[Dear Frederic]], [[The Beaches (band)|The Beaches]], [[Mahaut Mondino]], Von Pariahs, [[White Denim]]

Saturday: [[The Belle Game]], [[Reuben and the Dark]], [[Courtney Barnett]], Bas, [[The Dismemberment Plan]]

Sunday: Joëlle Saint-Pierre, Joywave, [[Cherub]], [[Royal Blood (band)|Royal Blood]], [[Wild Cub]]

''Green Stage''

Friday: [[The Mowgli's]], [[Motel Raphaël]], [[Pusha T]], [[London Grammar]], [[Chromeo]], [[Band of Horses]]

Saturday: Wildlife, [[St. Lucia (band)|St. Lucia]], [[Ingrid Michaelson]], [[Phantogram]], [[Basia Bulat]], [[Danny Brown (rapper)|Danny Brown]], [[SBTRKT]]

Sunday: [[Wake Owl]], Travis Scott, [[AFI (band)|AFI]], [[The Temper Trap]], [[Cut Copy]], [[Gogol Bordello]], [[Lykke Li]]

''Trees Stage''

Friday: Le Trouble, [[July Talk]], Hospitality, [[Alex Nevsky (musician)|Alex Nevsky]], [[Bear Mountain (band)|Bear Mountain]], The Men, [[Mac DeMarco]]

Saturday: [[Royal Canoe]], Wild Child, [[Jimmy Hunt (musician)|Jimmy Hunt]], [[Reignwolf]], [[!!!]], Young & Sick, Joey Bada$$

Sunday: Foxtrott, [[Vance Joy]], [[Kate Nash]], Temples, Kid Ink, [[Jagwar Ma]], [[Dead Obies]]

''Piknic Electronik Stage''

Friday: Dream Koala, [[Odesza]], [[Ryan Hemsworth]], [[Shlohmo]], [[Bro Safari]], Clockwork, [[Flume (musician)|Flume]], [[Jacques Greene|Jacques Green]], [[Chase & Status]]

Saturday: Beat Market, Savoy, [[Kaytranada]], Breach, [[Four Tet]], [[Jon Hopkins]], [[Gesaffelstein]], [[Laurent Garnier]]

Sunday: Henry Krinkle, Basecamp, [[Tom Trago]], Cyril Hahn, [[Duke Dumont]], [[Tchami]], [[Tiga (musician)|Tiga]], [[Zomboy]], [[The Glitch Mob]]


===2015===
===2015===
Osheaga 2015 took place July 31 through August 2 at [[Montreal]]'s [[Parc Jean-Drapeau]].
Osheaga 2015 took place July 31 through August 2 and was headlined by [[Florence and The Machine]], [[Kendrick Lamar]], and [[The Black Keys]].

''River Stage''

Friday: [[Catfish and the Bottlemen]], [[Iron & Wine]] with [[Ben Bridwell]], [[Angus & Julia Stone]], [[The Decemberists]], [[The Avett Brothers]], '''[[Florence + The Machine]]'''

Saturday: [[The Rural Alberta Advantage]], [[Arkells]], [[St. Vincent (musician)|St. Vincent]], [[Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals]], [[Patrick Watson (musician)|Patrick Watson]], '''[[Kendrick Lamar]]'''

Sunday: [[X Ambassadors]], [[James Bay]], [[Father John Misty]], [[The War on Drugs (band)|The War on Drugs]], [[Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros]], '''[[The Black Keys]]'''

''Mountain Stage''

Friday: [[Grace Potter]]. [[George Ezra]], [[Marina and The Diamonds]], [[Stars (Canadian band)|Stars]] & Friends, [[Of Monsters and Men]]

Saturday: [[X Prime]], [[Young the Giant]], [[Milky Chance]], [[Interpol (band)|Interpol]], [[Weezer]]

Sunday: [[Ryn Weaver]], [[Gary Clark Jr]], [[Future Islands]], [[Hot Chip]], [[Alt-J]]

''Valley Stage''

Friday: [[Strand of Oaks]], [[Shakey Graves]], [[Bahamas]], [[Twenty One Pilots]], [[G-Eazy]], [[Young Fathers]]

Saturday: [[Leikeli47]], [[Seoul]], [[Pierre Kwenders]], [[Alvvays]], [[Desaparecidos]], [[Ariane Moffatt]]

Sunday: [[Cordelia & The Buffalo]], [[Glass Animals]], [[Sylvan Esso]], [[First Aid Kit (band)|First Aid Kit]], [[Broods]], [[Banks (singer)|Banks]]

''Green Stage''

Friday: [[John Jacob Magistery]], [[The Franklin Electric]], [[Run The Jewels]], [[The Kills]], [[Chet Faker]], [[FKA Twigs]], [[Schoolboy Q]]

Saturday: [[Bernhari]], carte blanche to [[Karim Ouellet]], [[Narcy (rapper)|Narcy]] with [[Yasiin Bey]] (aka [[Mos Def]]), [[Christine and the Queens]], [[Nas]], [[Kygo]], [[Daniel Snaith|Caribou]]

Sunday: [[SZA (singer)|SZA]], [[Raury]], [[MS MR]], [[Charli XCX]], [[Brand New (band)|Brand New]], [[Tove Lo]], [[Tyler, The Creator]]

''Trees Stage''

Friday: [[PONI]], [[DMA's]], [[Guster]], [[Milk & Bone]], [[Thurston Moore|The Thurston Moore Band]], [[Viet Cong]],

Saturday: [[Leisure Cruise]], [[The OBGMs]], [[Lion Babe]], [[Bishop Nehru]], [[Anamanaguchi]], [[Nothing (band)|Nothing]]

Sunday: [[Jessica Hernandez & the Deltas]], [[Coasts]], [[San Fermin (band)|San Fermin]], [[Toro y Moi]], [[Philip Selway]], [[Klô Pelgag]], [[EZ3kiel]]

''Piknic Electronik Stage''

Friday: [[CRi]], [[Skylar Spence]], [[Sango (musician)|Sango]], [[Tommy Kruise]], [[Hermitude]], [[Cashmere Cat]], [[Brodinski]], [[Good Times Ahead|GTA]], [[RL Grime]], [[A Tribe Called Red]]

Saturday: [[Das Mörtal]], [[Peking Duk]], [[Slow Magic]], [[Klangkarussell]], [[Daphni (musician)|Daphni]], [[Oliver Heldens]], [[What So Not]], [[Hudson Mohawke]], [[Art Department]], [[Robin Schulz]]

Sunday: [[Boundary (band)|Boundary]], [[Thylacine]], [[Bob Moses (band)|Bob Moses]], [[N'TO]], [[Goldroom]], [[The Black Madonna]], [[Dusky]], [[Zhu (musician)|Zhu]]


===2016===
===2016===
Osheaga 2016 took place July 29 through July 31 at [[Montreal]]'s [[Parc Jean-Drapeau]].
Osheaga 2016 took place July 29 through July 31 and was headlined by the [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]], [[Lana Del Rey]], and [[Radiohead]].

''River Stage''

Friday: [[Banners (musician)|Banners]], [[Kaleo (band)|Kaleo]], [[Silversun Pickups]], [[Beirut (band)|Beirut]], [[Half Moon Run]], '''[[Red Hot Chili Peppers]]'''

Saturday: [[Night Riots]], [[July Talk]], [[The Barr Brothers]], [[The Arcs]], [[Haim (band)|HAIM]], '''[[Lana Del Rey]]'''

Sunday: [[MØ]], [[The Cat Empire]], [[Leon Bridges]], [[M83 (band)|M83]], '''[[Radiohead]]'''

''Mountain Stage''

Friday: [[Dragonette]], [[Elle King]], [[Passenger (singer)|Passenger]], [[Cypress Hill]], [[The Lumineers]]

Saturday: [[MisterWives]], [[Daughter (band)|Daughter]], [[Kurt Vile|Kurt Vile & The Violators]], [[Bastille (band)|Bastille]], [[Death Cab For Cutie]]

Sunday: [[Melanie Martinez (singer)|Melanie Martinez]], [[BØRNS]], [[Foals (band)|Foals]], [[Grimes (musician)|Grimes]], [[Gramatik]]

''Green Stage''

Friday: Caveboy, [[Jeremy Loops]], [[GoldLink]], [[Wolf Parade]], [[Bloc Party]], [[The Underachievers]], [[Flume (musician)|Flume]]

Saturday: [[Charlotte Cardin]], [[Coleman Hell]], [[Lucius (band)|Lucius]], [[Logic (rapper)|Logic]], [[Best Coast]], [[The Last Shadow Puppets]], [[Future (rapper)|Future]]

Sunday: [[SonReal]], [[The Paper Kites]], [[St. Lucia (musician)|St. Lucia]], [[Skepta]], [[Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats]], [[Tory Lanez]], [[Mac Miller]]

''Valley Stage''

Friday: [[Elephant Stone (band)|Elephant Stone]], [[Jack Garratt]], [[Oh Wonder]], [[The Wombats]], [[Years & Years]], [[Vince Staples]]

Saturday: [[The Damn Truth]], [[Frances (musician)|Frances]], [[Charlotte Cardin]], [[Post Malone]], [[Cœur de pirate]], [[Jazz Cartier]]

Sunday: [[Alex G]], [[The Struts]], [[The Strumbellas]], [[Nothing But Thieves]], [[Koriass]], [[Dead Obies]]

''Trees Stage''

Friday: La famille Ouellette, [[Safia Nolin]], [[Dear Rouge]], [[White Lung]], [[Marian Hill (American duo)|Marian Hill]], [[Låpsley]]

Saturday: Noé, [[Hiatus Kaiyote]], [[Foreign Diplomats]], [[Cloves (singer)|Cloves]], [[Busty and the Bass]], [[AURORA]]

Sunday: Israel Nash, [[Foy Vance]], [[Dilly Dally (band)|Dilly Dally]], [[Little Simz]], HÆLOS, [[Allie X]]

''Piknic Electronik Stage''

Friday: Haute, [[Classixx]], [[Snakehips (band)|Snakehips]], [[Sophie (musician)|Sophie]], [[Hi-Lo (band)|Hi-Lo]], [[Boris Brejcha]], [[Paul Kalkbrenner]], [[Boys Noize]]

Saturday: Tennyson, [[Feder (DJ)|Feder]], [[Fakear]], The Range, [[Mura Masa]], [[Kaytranada]], [[Todd Terje|Todd Terje & The Olsens]]

Sunday: Le Matos, [[Lane 8]], [[RÜFÜS|RÜFÜS DU SOL]], [[Keys N Krates]], [[Baauer]], [[Evian Christ]]


===2017===
===2017===
[[File:Osheaga 2017 foster the people 2017-08-06.jpg|thumb|Osheaga crowd during [[Foster the People]]'s 2017 set on August 6, 2017]]
[[File:Osheaga 2017 foster the people 2017-08-06.jpg|thumb|Osheaga crowd during [[Foster the People]]'s 2017 set on August 6, 2017]]
Osheaga 2017 took place August 4 through August 6 at Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau. There were some cancellations because of inclement weather and travel difficulties:<ref name= "Exclaim!">{{cite news |last=Thiessen |first=Brock |url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/osheaga_interrupted_by_severe_weather_as_more_artists_cancel|title=Osheaga Interrupted by Severe Weather as More Artists Cancel|work=[[Exclaim!]] |date=2017-08-04|access-date=2017-09-03}}</ref>
Osheaga 2017 took place August 4 through August 6 and was headlined by [[Lorde]], [[Muse (band)|Muse]], and [[The Weeknd]]. There were some cancellations because of inclement weather and travel difficulties:<ref name= "Exclaim!">{{cite news |last=Thiessen |first=Brock |url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/osheaga_interrupted_by_severe_weather_as_more_artists_cancel|title=Osheaga Interrupted by Severe Weather as More Artists Cancel|work=[[Exclaim!]] |date=2017-08-04|access-date=2017-09-03}}</ref>

''River Stage''

Friday: [[Barns Courtney]], [[Angel Olsen]], [[Glass Animals]], [[Tove Lo]], [[MGMT]], '''[[Lorde]]'''

Saturday: Heat, [[The Damn Truth]], [[Dawes (band)|Dawes]], [[Cage the Elephant]], [[Tory Lanez]], '''[[Muse (band)|Muse]]'''

Sunday: [[Cherry Glazerr]], [[Bishop Briggs]], [[Local Natives]], [[Run the Jewels]], [[Vance Joy]], '''[[The Weeknd]]'''

''Mountain Stage''

Friday: [[Joseph (band)|Joseph]], [[MUNA (band)|Muna]], [[London Grammar]], [[The Shins]], [[Milky Chance]], [[Justice (band)|Justice]]

Saturday: Gordi, [[Plants and Animals]], [[Jain (singer)|Jain]], [[Liam Gallagher]], [[Broken Social Scene]], [[Major Lazer]]

Sunday: [[Middle Kids]], [[Zara Larsson]], [[Phantogram (band)|Phantogram]], [[Tegan and Sara]], [[Foster the People]], [[Alabama Shakes]]

''Green Stage''

Friday: [[Grace Mitchell]], [[BadBadNotGood]], [[BadBadNotGood]], [[Car Seat Headrest]], [[Rag'n'Bone Man]], [[Russ Vitale|Russ]]

Saturday: [[Heartstreets]], [[Peter Peter (Canadian musician)|Peter Peter]], [[Yung Lean]], [[Danny Brown]], [[Arkells]], [[Majid Jordan]], [[Choir! Choir! Choir!]]

Sunday: [[Bibi Bourelly]], [[The Districts]], [[Denzel Curry]], [[Little Dragon]], [[Foxygen]], [[Death from Above 1979]]

''Valley Stage''

Friday: [[Samito]], [[Blaenavon]], [[Sampha]], [[Belle and Sebastian]], [[6lack]]

Saturday: [[Le Couleur]], [[Beach Slang]], [[Temples (band)|Temples]], [[Honne (band)|Honne]], [[Jon Bellion]], [[Joshua Tillman|Father John Misty]]

Sunday: [[Rosie Valland]], [[Ho99o9]], [[Whitney (band)|Whitney]], [[Mick Jenkins (rapper)|Mick Jenkins]], [[Flatbush Zombies]], [[Die Antwoord]]

''Tree Stage''

Friday: [[Vulvets]], [[Andy Shauf]], [[Leif Vollebekk]], Geoffroy, [[Maggie Rogers (singer)|Maggie Rogers]], [[Hamilton Leithauser]], [[Strand of Oaks]], [[Choir! Choir! Choir!]]

Saturday: [[Olivia Swann]], [[Men I Trust]], [[The Sick Things]], [[Daniel Caesar]], [[Kroy]], [[PUP (band)|PUP]], [[Cloud Nothings]]

Sunday: [[Skott]], [[Jacob Banks (singer)|Jacob Banks]], [[Harrison Brome]], [[The Lemon Twigs]], [[Sohn (musician)|Sohn]], [[Lido (musician)|Lido]]

''Island Stage''

Friday: [[Lophiile]], [[The Geek x VRV]], [[The Funk Hunters]], [[Matoma]], [[Sam Gellaitry]], [[Mija (DJ)|Mija]], [[Griz (band)|Griz]], [[Snails (DJ)|Snails]], [[Zeds Dead]]

Saturday: Harrison, [[CRi]] (Live), [[River Tiber (musician)|River Tiber]], [[Sofi Tukker]], Grandbudda (Live), [[Petit Biscuit]], [[Rone (musician)|Rone]] (live), [[Fritz Kalkbrenner]] (Live), [[Nicolas Jaar]] (Live)

Sunday: [[Bernardino Femminielli]] (Live), [[Bjarki]] (Live), [[Weval]] (Live), [[DJ Tennis]], Kink (Live), [[Daniel Avery (musician)|Daniel Avery]], [[Crystal Castles (band)|Crystal Castles]], [[Nina Kraviz]]

''[[Perrier]] Greenhouse''

Friday: Rue de Bois, Shaydakiss B2B A-Rock, Sophie Jones, [[Pierre Kwenders]], [[The Funk Hunters]], [[Hoodies at Night]]

Saturday: DJ Psychology, [[Karim Ouellet]], [[Future Shark]], Harrison, [[Jillionaire]], [[Young Galaxy]] (DJ Set), Teo Nio & CRSB

Sunday: [[Kyle Kalma]], [[Brendan Canning]], [[Shash'U]], [[Tommy Kruise]], Derek Wise ft. Yungshrimptempura, [[Beat Market]]


===2018===
===2018===
Osheaga 2018 took place August 3 through August 5 at Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Osheaga 2018 took place August 3 through August 5 and was headlined by [[Travis Scott]], [[Arctic Monkeys]], and [[Florence and The Machine]].

''River Stage''

Friday: [[Sir Sly]], Rainbow Kitten Surprise, [[Jenny Lewis]], [[St. Vincent (musician)|St. Vincent]], [[Yeah Yeah Yeahs]], '''[[Travis Scott]]'''

Saturday: [[Lights (musician)|Lights]], [[LANY]], [[LP (singer)|LP]], [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]], [[Khalid (singer)|Khalid]], '''[[Arctic Monkeys]]'''

Sunday: [[Alex Lahey]], [[Lauv]], [[The Neighbourhood]], [[Dua Lipa]], [[Post Malone]], '''[[Florence and the Machine|Florence + The Machine]]'''

''Mountain Stage''

Friday: LÉON, [[Matt Holubowski]], [[Manchester Orchestra]], [[Chromeo]], [[Portugal. The Man]], [[Odesza]]

Saturday: [[Alice Merton]], [[Bedouin Soundclash]], [[Chronixx]], [[Bahamas (musician)|Bahamas]], [[Future Islands]], [[Anderson Paak|Anderson Paak & The Free Nationals]]

Sunday: [[Lewis Capaldi]], [[A R I Z O N A]], [[Trombone Shorty|Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue]], [[Tash Sultana]], [[James Bay (singer)|James Bay]], [[The National (band)|The National]]

''Green Stage''

Friday: [[Amy Shark]], [[Quinn XCII]], [[Sylvan Esso]], [[Smokepurpp]], [[Rae Sremmurd]], [[James Blake (musician)|James Blake]]

Saturday: John Jacob Magistery, Rymz, [[Alvvays]], [[Allan Rayman]], [[Lord Huron]], [[Tyler, the Creator]]

Sunday: Cuco, [[Dermot Kennedy]], [[GoldLink]], [[Jungle (band)|Jungle]], [[Franz Ferdinand (band)|Franz Ferdinand]], [[Brockhampton (band)|Brockhampton]]

''Valley Stage''

Friday: Birds of Bellwoods, [[Alex Cameron (musician)|Alex Cameron]], [[Bazzi (singer)|BAZZI]], [[Rex Orange County]], [[Nav (rapper)|NAV]], [[Lykke Li]]

Saturday: Paupière, [[Son Little]], [[Milk & Bone]], [[Kali Uchis]], [[Calpurnia (band)|Calpurnia]], [[Billie Eilish]], [[De La Soul]]

Sunday: Langston Francis, Kallitechnis, [[Noname (rapper)|Noname]], [[Børns|BØRNS]], [[Dev Hynes#Blood Orange|Blood Orange]], [[Dvsn|DVSN]]

''Tree Stage''

Friday: [[Ron Gallo]], [[Jack Harlow]], [[Julien Baker]], [[Essaie Pas]], [[Cigarettes After Sex]], [[Killy (rapper)|Killy]]

Saturday: luhx., Ponctuation, [[Terror Jr]], [[The Beaches (band)|The Beaches]], Loud, [[Carpenter Brut]],

Sunday: [[LaF]], [[Saint Jhn]], [[Dizzy (band)|Dizzy]], The Brooks, [[Slaves (UK band)|Slaves]], [[Rapsody]]

''Island Stage''

Friday: The Fitness, Jets, Walker & Royce, Billy Kenny, [[Yotto]], LAFF TRAX, [[Leon Vynehall]], [[Dixon (DJ)|Dixon]],

Saturday: Ducky, Parker, AC Slater, [[Tokimonsta]], [[Ookay]], [[A-Trak]], [[San Holo]], [[Alan Walker (music producer)|Alan Walker]], [[Rezz|REZZ]]

Sunday: Milu Milpop, Julia Gover, [[Feder (DJ)|Feder]], [[Gorgon City]], [[Modeselektor]], [[Rune RK|Kölsch]], [[Chris Liebing]],

''[[Perrier]] Greenhouse''

Friday: Future Shark, [[Milk & Bone]], [[Machinedrum]], Bonbon Kojak, Made of Oak, DJ YO-C

Saturday: Debbie Tebbs, Killa-Jewel, Heartstreets, Chippy Nonstop, Future Shark, Psychology

Sunday: [[Nadia Essadiqi|La Bronze]], Adjust b2b DJ Manifest, Shash'U, Planet Giza, Voyage Funktastique, Lex & Wood


===2019===
===2019===
Osheaga 2019 took place August 2 through August 4 at Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Osheaga 2019 took place August 2 through August 4 and was featured by [[The Lumineers]], [[The Chemical Brothers]], and [[Childish Gambino]].

''River Stage''

Friday: [[Dear Rouge]], [[St. Paul & The Broken Bones]], [[Denzel Curry]], [[Interpol (band)|Interpol]], [[MSTRKRFT]], '''[[The Lumineers]]'''

Saturday: [[bülow]], [[Ravyn Lenae]], [[King Princess]], [[ScHoolboy Q]], [[City and Colour]], '''[[The Chemical Brothers]]'''

Sunday: [[Mallrat]], [[The Franklin Electric]], [[Sigrid (singer)|Sigrid]], [[Mac DeMarco]], [[Hozier (musician)|Hozier]], '''[[Donald Glover|Childish Gambino]]'''

''Mountain Stage''

Friday: [[Tom Walker (singer)|Tom Walker]], [[Dean Lewis]], [[Rosalía (singer)|Rosalía]], [[Gucci Mane]], [[Flume (musician)|Flume]]

Saturday: [[U.S. Girls]], [[Lennon Stella]], [[Young the Giant]], [[Janelle Monáe]], [[Logic (musician)|Logic]]

Sunday: [[Nilüfer Yanya]], [[Alec Benjamin]], [[Normani]], [[Metric (band)|Metric]], [[Tame Impala]]

''Green Stage''

Friday: [[Naya Ali]], [[JPEGMAFIA]], [[Kodaline]], [[Mick Jenkins (rapper)|Mick Jenkins]], [[Mitski]], [[$uicideboy$]]

Saturday: [[Iaye]], [[Saba (island)|Saba]], [[Young Thug]], [[Grandson (musician)|grandson]], [[Rüfüs Du Sol]], [[A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie]]

Sunday: [[Fontaines D.C.]], [[Anders (singer)|Anders]], [[Real Estate]], [[Koffee]], [[Kaytranada]], [[The Glorious Sons]]

''Valley Stage''

Friday: [[Bayonne]], [[Ryan Beatty]], [[Sharon Van Etten]], [[Gunna (rapper)|Gunna]], [[Joji (musician)|Joji]], [[Kurt Vile & The Violators]]

Saturday: [[Braids (band)|Braids]], [[MorMor]], [[Bas (rapper)|BAS]], [[Two Feet]], [[Sofi Tukker]], [[Beach House]]

Sunday: [[Bad Child (musician)|Bad Child]], [[Taylor Bennett]], [[Sam Fender]], [[Rejjie Snow]], [[Tierra Whack]], [[Ski Mask the Slump God]]

''Tree Stage''

Friday: [[Roy Juno]], [[We Are Monroe]], [[TEKE::TEKE]], [[NoMBe]], [[Francis and the Lights]], [[070 Shake]]

Saturday: [[Munya (singer)|Munya]], [[Anemone]], [[Sales]], [[Les Louanges]], [[Yellow Days]], [[Reignwolf]]

Sunday: [[O.G.B.]], [[Sara Diamond (singer)|Sara Diamond]], [[FouKi]], [[Bea Miller]], [[Boy Pablo]], [[Hayley Kiyoko]]

''Island Stage''

Friday: [[Laura Escudé]], [[Beating Heart presents Saronde]], [[Hito]], [[Bob Moses (band)|Bob Moses]], [[Fisher (musician)|Fisher]], [[Ouri]], [[Charlotte de Witte]]

Saturday: [[Radiant Baby]], [[Robotaki]], [[Dr. Fresch]], [[Vladimir Cauchemar]], [[Said The Sky]], [[French Kiwi Juice|FKJ]], [[Black Tiger Sex Machine]], [[Louis The Child]], [[GRiZ]]

Sunday: [[Jerico (DJ)|Jerico]], [[BAMBII]], [[CRi]], [[Monolink]], [[DJ Koze]], [[Agoria (musician)|Agoria]], [[The Black Madonna]], [[SebastiAn]]


===2020 (cancelled due to COVID-19)===
===2020 (cancelled due to COVID-19)===
Osheaga 2020, originally scheduled to take place from July 31 to August 2, was cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. Musicians who had committed to appear at the show included the [[Foo Fighters]], [[Lizzo]], and [[Kendrick Lamar]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://dailyhive.com/montreal/osheaga-ilesoniq-postponed-summer-2021| title = Evenko officially postpones Osheaga and ÎleSoniq to next summer {{!}} Listed}} </ref>
Osheaga 2020, originally scheduled to take place from July 31 to August 2, was cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://dailyhive.com/montreal/osheaga-ilesoniq-postponed-summer-2021| title = Evenko officially postpones Osheaga and ÎleSoniq to next summer {{!}} Listed}} </ref>


===2021 (cancelled again due to COVID-19)===
===2021 (cancelled again due to COVID-19)===
Osheaga 2021 was scheduled to take place from July 30 to August 1, initial musicians for the festival include Cardi B, Foo Fighters, Post Malone and possibly more to come. On April 22, 2021, it was announced that the 2021 edition of the festival was cancelled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://globalnews.ca/news/7779836/osheaga-montreal-2021-cancelled-covid/ | title='See you in 2022': Osheaga cancelled for 2nd year in a row due to COVID-19 &#124; Globalnews.ca }}</ref>
Osheaga 2021 was scheduled to take place from July 30 to August 1. On April 22, 2021, it was announced that the 2021 edition of the festival was cancelled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://globalnews.ca/news/7779836/osheaga-montreal-2021-cancelled-covid/ | title='See you in 2022': Osheaga cancelled for 2nd year in a row due to COVID-19 &#124; Globalnews.ca }}</ref>


===2021 - Osheaga Get Together===
===2021 - Osheaga Get Together===
Evenko decided to host a mini Osheaga with Canadian artist from October 1 to October 3.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://canadianbeats.ca/2021/08/25/osheaga-release-their-full-get-together-lineup/ | title=OSHEAGA release their full Get Together lineup! &#124; Canadian Beats Media }}</ref>
Evenko decided to host a mini Osheaga with Canadian artist from October 1 to October 3.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://canadianbeats.ca/2021/08/25/osheaga-release-their-full-get-together-lineup/ | title=OSHEAGA release their full Get Together lineup! &#124; Canadian Beats Media | date=25 August 2021 }}</ref> This event was headlined by [[Charlotte Cardin]], [[Jessie Reyez]], and [[Half Moon Run]].

''River Stage''

* Friday: [[Ruby Waters]], [[Soran (singer-songwriter)|Soran]], [[Odie]], [[The Franklin Electric]], '''[[Charlotte Cardin]]'''
* Saturday: [[Isabella Lovestory]], [[Haviah Mighty]], [[Zach Zoya]], [[Faouzia]], [[Roy Woods]], '''[[Jessie Reyez]]'''
* Sunday: [[Les Shirley]], [[AXLAUSTADE]], [[Stars (Canadian band)|Stars]], [[Allan Rayman]], '''[[Half Moon Run]]'''

''Mountain Stage''

* Friday: [[Magi Merlin]], [[JJ Wilde]], [[Jessia]], [[Bülow]], [[DVSN]]
* Saturday: [[Fernie (musician)|Fernie]], [[QCLTUR]], [[Killy (rapper)|Killy]], [[LANY]], [[Majid Jordan]]
* Sunday: [[Valence (band)|Valence]], [[The Damn Truth]], [[July Talk]], [[Geoffroy (musician)|Geoffroy]]


===2022===
===2022===
Osheaga 2022 took place between July 29 to July 31.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.stereogum.com/2177409/osheaga-lineup-2022/news/|title= Osheaga '22 Lineup Has Arcade Fire, Future, Dua Lipa, Yeah Yeah Yeahs|date= February 23, 2022|work= [[Stereogum]]|first= James|last= Rettig|access-date= February 28, 2022}}</ref> Unfortunately, various artists from the original lineup were unable to attend this year's festival, including headliners [[Foo Fighters]] and [[ASAP Rocky|A$AP Rocky]], therefore these performers are no longer included in the list.
Osheaga 2022 took place between July 29 to July 31.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.stereogum.com/2177409/osheaga-lineup-2022/news/|title= Osheaga '22 Lineup Has Arcade Fire, Future, Dua Lipa, Yeah Yeah Yeahs|date= February 23, 2022|work= [[Stereogum]]|first= James|last= Rettig|access-date= February 28, 2022}}</ref> The event was headlined by [[Arcade Fire]], [[Future (rapper)|Future]], and [[Dua Lipa]]. The [[Foo Fighters]], who were originally headlined for this edition, were not able to attend due to the passing of the band's drummer [[Taylor Hawkins]].


===2023===
''River Stage''
Osheaga 2023 took place between August 4 to August 6 and was headlined by [[Rüfüs Du Sol]], [[Billie Eilish]], and [[Kendrick Lamar]].<ref>[https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/billie-eilish-and-kendrick-lamar-to-perform-at-osheaga-in-montreal-1.6194190 Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar to perform at Osheaga in Montreal]</ref>


===2024===
Friday: [[Tones and I]], [[Dominic Fike]], [[Charli XCX]], '''[[Arcade Fire]]'''
Osheaga 2024 took place between August 2 to August 4 and was headlined by [[Noah Kahan]], [[Green Day]], and [[SZA]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Osheaga announces 2024 headliners |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/osheaga-announces-2024-headliners/ |access-date=2024-02-01 |website=[[BrooklynVegan]]|date=22 November 2023 }}</ref>

Saturday: [[Faouzia]], [[Tove Lo]], [[Arkells]], [[Khruangbin]], '''[[Future (rapper)|Future]]'''

Sunday: [[Sam Fender]], [[Chelsea Cutler]], [[Royal Blood (band)|Royal Blood]], [[Glass Animals]], '''[[Dua Lipa]]'''

''Mountain Stage''

Friday: [[Gus Dapperton]], [[Ashe (singer)|Ashe]], [[The Kid LAROI]], [[Yeah Yeah Yeahs]]

Saturday: [[MONOWHALES]], [[LANY]], [[Bleachers (band)|Bleachers]], [[Mitski]], [[Burna Boy]]

Sunday: Boy Golden & the Church of Better Daze, [[Gracie Abrams]], [[Ashnikko]], [[Girl in Red]], [[Machine Gun Kelly (musician)|Machine Gun Kelly]]

''Valley Stage''

Friday: Fredz, [[PinkPantheress]], [[Local Natives]], [[Turnstile (band)|Turnstile]], [[Big Sean]]

Saturday: Magi Merlin, [[Sampa The Great]], [[Tai Verdes]], [[slowthai]], [[Polo & Pan]]

Sunday: Coco & Clair Clair, [[Mahalia (singer)|Mahalia]], [[Tinashe]], [[Lucy Dacus]], [[Cordae]]

''Green Stage''

Friday: Group Project, [[Lolo Zouaï]], [[Jacob Banks]], [[Parcels (band)|Parcels]], [[6lack]], [[Kygo]]

Saturday: [[Luna Li]], WizTheMc, [[Men I Trust]], [[Freddie Gibbs]], [[100 gecs]], [[Porter Robinson]]

Sunday: [[Genesis Owusu]], Zack Zoya, [[Inhaler (band)|Inhaler]], [[Laylow]], [[SAINt JHN]], [[IDLES]]

''Tree Stage''

Friday: Brandon Harris, Robert Robert, King Hannah, Claudia Bouvette, [[Les Louanges]], [[Pi'erre Bourne]]

Saturday: [[Edwin Raphael]], [[Pierre Kwenders]], Skiifall, Sophia Bel, [[Geoffroy (musician)|Geoffroy]], [[JP Saxe]]

Sunday: Emile Bourgault, La Doña, Sad Night Dynamite, [[Safia Nolin]], [[Wet Leg]], [[The Halluci Nation]]

''Island Stage''

Friday: Bolarinho, Miane, [[Evan Giia]], John Summit, [[Malaa]], [[Meduza (producers)|Meduza]], [[Chris Lake]]

Saturday: San Farafina, Qrion, [[Dan Snaith|Daphni]], [[Sébastian Léger]], [[Worakls]], TSHA, [[Dan Snaith|Caribou]]

Sunday: [[Ceréna]], LP Giobbi, MitiS, Giolì and Assia, Apashe, [[Alan Walker]], [[Seven Lions]]

===2023===
Osheaga 2023 is scheduled to take place from August 4th through 6th. [[Rüfüs Du Sol|RÜFÜS DU SOL]], [[Billie Eilish]], and [[Kendrick Lamar]] were announced as the headliners on December 14th. <ref>[https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/billie-eilish-and-kendrick-lamar-to-perform-at-osheaga-in-montreal-1.6194190 Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar to perform at Osheaga in Montreal]</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 00:25, 14 August 2024

Osheaga Festival
Crowd in 2012 and Montreal skyline in the background
DatesJuly 29–31 (2022 dates)
Location(s)Parc Jean-Drapeau,
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Years active2006–present
FoundersNick Farkas[1]
Attendance294,000 (2024, 3 days total)
Capacity100,000 (all stages combined)
WebsiteOfficial website

The Osheaga Music and Arts Festival (French: Festival musique et arts Osheaga) is a multi-day music festival in Montreal, Quebec, that is held every summer at Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène. The festival takes place on six stages with various audience capacities. Translated from their French equivalents, they are called "River Stage", "Mountain Stage", "Green Stage", "Trees Stage", "Valley Stage", and "Zone Piknic Electronik". Each performance area is paired with a sponsor. Band set times fluctuate based on the status of the performer within the festival. Emerging artists play 30-minute sets, and headliners conclude each day with 90-minute plus sets.[2] The 2006 festival attracted a crowd of around 50,000 people. The 2012 festival reached its 80,000 attendance capacity each day.[3]

Description

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Since 2006, the Osheaga Music and Arts festival has established itself as the most important festival of its genre in Canada. With its numerous outdoor stages located at Parc Jean-Drapeau on Montreal's Sainte-Hélène's Island, Osheaga attracted 155 000 music lovers from North America and Europe in 2023.[4] A huge celebration dedicated to music and visual arts, Osheaga has given itself the objective of discovering local and national emerging talent offering them the opportunity to play alongside some of the biggest international artists in the business including: Coldplay, The Killers, Iggy & The Stooges, Sonic Youth, The Roots, Rufus Wainwright, Arcade Fire, Weezer and Eminem. Over the course of several days, approximately 100 bands take to the various stages at Parc Jean-Drapeau and across the city in the festive ambiance that only a Montreal summer can provide. Osheaga also holds a series of concerts and exhibitions in several locations around the city during the week leading up to the main event. For its ninth edition, the Osheaga Music and Arts festival, presented by Virgin Mobile, promises an exhilarating experience with, among others: Jack White, Outkast and Skrillex.

In the past 2 editions, the festival has introduced "Osheaga Play", an interactive play area and social media integrated photo system. The "play zone" features carnival games where festival goers can play games and accumulate points to cash in for prizes. Osheaga Play also features roaming photographers who can scan participants' RFID bracelets so the photos will be directly uploaded to their social media.

Etymology

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Crowd gathers behind Osheaga sign. The skyline of Montreal can be seen from the Île Sainte-Hélène, where the festival is held.

Osheaga is a title given to the particular region of Canada now known as Montreal. The name is first attested in written records by Jacques Cartier, the first European explorer to see the area, when he communicated with the local St. Lawrence Iroquoian people, and recorded the name of their settlement as Hochelaga. Most linguists have ascribed the name to a francisation of either osekare, meaning "beaver path" or "beaver dam", or osheaga, meaning "big rapids" in reference to the nearby Lachine Rapids.[5] An alternative explanation has been claimed in which "Osheaga" meant "people of the shaking hands", tricking Cartier into recording the settlement's name as a word that was actually a mocking comment directed at him; in some versions of this story, the Iroquoian people were bewildered by Cartier waving his hands wildly to attract their attention as he first approached the settlement in his boat, while in others they were bewildered by his European custom of greeting them with a handshake.[6]

These latter explanations are favoured by the Mohawk people at Kahnawake, as in the Mohawk language the phrase "people of the hands" can be expressed as "O she ha ga" or "Oshahaka".[6] They cannot, however, be easily confirmed or refuted, as the few known surviving remnants of the extinct Laurentian language that was spoken by the Iroquoian people at Hochelaga are only moderately similar to the distantly related Mohawk language, which was not spoken anywhere even remotely close to Hochelaga at the time of Cartier's contact.[6]

History

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The inaugural edition of Osheaga termed itself a "music and arts festival". It took place on Labour Day weekend, September 2–3, 2006. Nick Farkas, a concert buyer for Gillett Entertainment Group at the time, presented the event. Noticing a lack of similarly themed music venues on the East Coast, Farkas hoped to take advantage of Montreal’s newfound credibility among indie music listeners. "People love Montreal. Let's not kid ourselves—that makes it attractive (to bands), but it's hard for people to take a chance on a first year fest."[7] Farkas attempted to establish a lineup of underground artists that would appeal to both discerning fans and the broader public.[8] Organizers aspired to transform the festival into a destination event. "That's the goal—to get people talking about it, and coming from all over," said Farkas in 2006.

Osheaga's sophomore year began to take stride with the Smashing Pumpkins, M.I.A, Feist, and the Arctic Monkeys. Accordingly, organizers hoped to imitate the previous year's success by hosting an assortment of indie performers. "The fest offers an array of quality, mid-level alternative bands. But put them together—here's the key to Osheaga's success—and you have a headliner by committee."[9] In keeping with the festival's name, Osheaga organizers also incorporated several Montreal-based bands including the Sam Roberts Band, Stars, Dumas, Sixtoo, Pawa Up First, Pony Up, the Royal Mountain Band, Sunday Sinners, and Pas Chic Chic.[9]

Moving to the first weekend in August, the third Osheaga festival broadened its indie appeal by incorporating The Killers, a rock group, and Jack Johnson. Crowds initially complained that Johnson would muddle the festival's persona, but Farkas asserted, "...in (his) philosophy—everything fits".[10] At this point in Osheaga's lifespan, the event was not a financial success. However, the inclusion of more recognizable headliners was intended to draw more expansive crowds. Secondary acts consisted of Metric, The Black Keys, Cat Power, and The Kills. Osheaga 2008 occurred August 2–3 at Jean Drapeau Park, Montreal.

The fourth installation of the festival originally slotted Coldplay and the Beastie Boys as the two-day event's leading performances. However, the Beastie Boys were forced to withdraw after Adam Yauch was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his salivary gland.[11] Event organizers filled the opening with Yeah Yeah Yeahs, a then up and coming rock group from Brooklyn. 450 refunds were granted to attendees that requested them. Otherwise, reactions to the set change were positive. Despite these setbacks, the fourth Osheaga festival was the first edition to make a profit. Fifty acts performed on 4 stages from August 1–2, 2009, including Girl Talk, Lykke Li, Jason Mraz, the Decemberists, Arctic Monkeys, and Vampire Weekend.

In its fifth year, Osheaga welcomed Arcade Fire and a host of eclectic sets to its venues. The MEG stage was replaced by the Green stage—a wind and solar powered platform. In keeping with this environmental consciousness, free bike parking and public transit to Jean Drapeau Park was also offered.[12] After the sale of Gillett Entertainment Group, Osheaga fell under the promotion of Evenko.[13] However, Nick Farkas, the company's Vice President of Concerts and Events, continued to head the festival. Roughly 30% of ticket sales in 2010 came from Montreal, 20% from Ontario, and 12% from the United States.[14]

The sixth annual Osheaga festival sold more than 153?000 tickets—more than any previous year.[15] It was also the first three-day incarnation of the event. Eminem closed out the Friday performances, signifying a turning point in the festival's development.[16] 76,000 attendees, the largest single-crowd seen since Osheaga's inauguration, stretched the venue's 75,000 capacity.[17] Despite the absence of a similarly high-profile performer, the seventh edition of Osheaga in 2012 sold out at 240,000 total attendees over the three-day weekend from August 3–5, 2012. Farkas credited the surge to 2011s big-name lineup and the festival's recognition outside Montreal. Eminem’s performance inflated the festival's presence among American and European markets, making it a destination on an international scale.[17] Headliners in 2012 included The Black Keys, Snoop Dogg, Justice, M83, MGMT, Feist, Sigur Ros, and the Jesus and Mary Chain. However, the once intimate festival layout made for reportedly frustrating navigation among such massive crowds.

In 2013, the festival continued to out-do previous sales, selling out in record time with a total of 270,000 audience members. In fact, 70% of tickets were purchased from outside the Province of Quebec.[18] To accommodate these growing numbers, the site at Jean Drapeau Park was expanded to a 85,000-person capacity. The lineup slated Mumford & Sons, The Cure, and Beck as the main attractions, followed by Phoenix, Imagine Dragons, Vampire Weekend, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, New Order, The Lumineers, Tegan and Sara, and Kendrick Lamar. Physical organization of the venue continued to present issues in light of foot traffic-prone crowds. "Adequate flow patterns are something we never thought of before," said Farkas. "We were always focusing on the lineup, and making it better than the last year."[18]

Ranked by Pollster as the #1 festival in Canada and the #11 festival in the world, Osheaga has grown significantly since its inauguration.[19] Some have criticized the pronounced commercial presence at 2013's festival; however, those same reviewers admit that the lineup quality has been well maintained since 2006.[20] In total, the festival has presented more than 600 performances.

In 2014, the festival added a sixth stage, the Valley Stage. The lineup featured headliners such as OutKast, Jack White, Arctic Monkeys, Skrillex, Lorde and The Replacements.

Editions

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Every edition since inception has been held at Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau.

2006

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The inaugural edition of the Osheaga Festival was held on September 2 and 3, 2006 and was headlined by Sonic Youth and Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals.

2007

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Tickets for the second day of the 2007 edition.

The festival was held on September 8 and 9, 2007 and was headlined by The Smashing Pumpkins and Bloc Party.

2008

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The festival was held on August 3 and 4, 2008 and was headlined by The Killers and Jack Johnson.

2009

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The festival was held on August 1 and 2, 2009 and was headlined by Coldplay and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

2010

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Parc Jean-Drapeau during Osheaga 2010.

The festival was held on July 31 and August 1, 2010 and was headlined by Arcade Fire and Weezer.

2011

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Alice Glass of Crystal Castles performs at Osheaga 2011 in Montreal.
Ethan Kath of Crystal Castles performs at Osheaga 2011 in Montreal.
Alice Glass and Ethan Kath of Crystal Castles performs at Osheaga in 2011.

The festival was held on July 29, 30, and 31, 2011, the first edition the festival expanded to a Friday. It was headlined by Eminem, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, and The Flaming Lips.

2012

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Crowd at night on second day of Osheaga 2012.
Bloc Party performs on The Green Stage (La scène verte) in 2012.

Osheaga 2012 took place August 3, 4, and 5 and was headlined by Justice, Snoop Dogg, and The Black Keys.

The Piknic Électronik stage, one of several stages where Osheaga artists perform.

The 2012 edition of the festival sold 120 000 tickets in total.[21]

2013

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Osheaga 2013 took place August 2 through August 4 and was headlined by The Cure, Beck, and Mumford & Sons.

2014

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Osheaga 2014 took place August 1 through August 3 and was headlined by Outkast, Jack White, and Arctic Monkeys.

2015

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Osheaga 2015 took place July 31 through August 2 and was headlined by Florence and The Machine, Kendrick Lamar, and The Black Keys.

2016

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Osheaga 2016 took place July 29 through July 31 and was headlined by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lana Del Rey, and Radiohead.

2017

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Osheaga crowd during Foster the People's 2017 set on August 6, 2017

Osheaga 2017 took place August 4 through August 6 and was headlined by Lorde, Muse, and The Weeknd. There were some cancellations because of inclement weather and travel difficulties:[22]

2018

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Osheaga 2018 took place August 3 through August 5 and was headlined by Travis Scott, Arctic Monkeys, and Florence and The Machine.

2019

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Osheaga 2019 took place August 2 through August 4 and was featured by The Lumineers, The Chemical Brothers, and Childish Gambino.

2020 (cancelled due to COVID-19)

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Osheaga 2020, originally scheduled to take place from July 31 to August 2, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[23]

2021 (cancelled again due to COVID-19)

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Osheaga 2021 was scheduled to take place from July 30 to August 1. On April 22, 2021, it was announced that the 2021 edition of the festival was cancelled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.[24]

2021 - Osheaga Get Together

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Evenko decided to host a mini Osheaga with Canadian artist from October 1 to October 3.[25] This event was headlined by Charlotte Cardin, Jessie Reyez, and Half Moon Run.

2022

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Osheaga 2022 took place between July 29 to July 31.[26] The event was headlined by Arcade Fire, Future, and Dua Lipa. The Foo Fighters, who were originally headlined for this edition, were not able to attend due to the passing of the band's drummer Taylor Hawkins.

2023

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Osheaga 2023 took place between August 4 to August 6 and was headlined by Rüfüs Du Sol, Billie Eilish, and Kendrick Lamar.[27]

2024

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Osheaga 2024 took place between August 2 to August 4 and was headlined by Noah Kahan, Green Day, and SZA.[28]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ (in French) [1]
  2. ^ h t tp://info.osheaga.com/customer/portal/articles/1021436-general-faqs
  3. ^ Dunn, Bryen (2012). "Review: Osheaga sells out to capacity". Digital Journal. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
  4. ^ Noor, Sun (August 9, 2023). "Osheaga 2023 Lives Up To The Hype With Optimum Star Power". Range. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  5. ^ "Hochelaga" at The Canadian Encyclopedia.
  6. ^ a b c "Watchwords: Why our music fest is called Osheaga" Archived 2018-08-12 at the Wayback Machine. Montreal Gazette, July 28, 2014.
  7. ^ Dunlevy, T (2006). "Osheaga: one more summer festival joins lineup: Labour Day Weekend. Music and arts event will focus on indie performers". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
  8. ^ Dunlevy, T (2006). "Osheaga: It's outdoor, It's Indie and it's all ours. A musical extravaganza is about to hit Montreal, lining up 50 bands - big and small - over two days. Where to first?". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
  9. ^ a b Dunlevy, T (2007). "Osheaga; Sophomore jump last year's festival was a blast; now, the stakes are raised even higher". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  10. ^ Dunlevy, T (2008). "Osheaga 3.0; By adding big names like Jack Johnson and the Killers to an eclectic roster, the Osheaga fest is aiming to broaden its appeal". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  11. ^ Dunlevy, T (2009). "One act down, but almost 50 to go; The Osheaga Festival's organizers were thrown for a loop last week when Beastie Boys pulled out. One of the hottest live bands around saved the day, as did the overall strength of the two-day lineup." Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  12. ^ Dunlevy, T (2010). "A cohesive music fest that runs on solar power". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  13. ^ 25 March 2010. "Montreal-based Gillett Entertainment Group changes name to Evenko". The Canadian Press. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  14. ^ Dunlevy, T (2010). "A cohesive music fest that runs on solar power". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  15. ^ Hickman, A (2011). "Oh-shay-ga? Oh-she-aga? Either way's music to our ears; Montreal fest 'already sold more tickets than ever". National Post. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  16. ^ Dunlevy, T (2011). "Eminem sets attendance record; Superstar rapper overshadows other acts with fast-paced set that sparks fan frenzy". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  17. ^ a b Dunlevy, T (2012). "Osheaga sells out; Despite the absence of an Eminem-level megastar this year, the festival crushed its attendance record set in 2011". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  18. ^ a b Dunlevy, T (2013). "A field trip for the masses; After years of building its brand, the three-day blowout has become a destination event for music lovers". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  19. ^ "What is OSHEAGA+MEG PRO?". Archived from the original on 2013-07-13. Retrieved 2013-08-13.
  20. ^ Bendahan, A (2013). "Osheaga through the eyes of a Montreal man about town". Retrieved 10 August 2013. http://o.canada.com/2013/08/06/review-osheaga-through-the-eyes-of-a-montreal-man-about-town/
  21. ^ Côté, Émilie (6 August 2012). "Osheaga : quand les 120 000 billets sont vendus... | La Presse". La Presse.
  22. ^ Thiessen, Brock (2017-08-04). "Osheaga Interrupted by Severe Weather as More Artists Cancel". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2017-09-03.
  23. ^ "Evenko officially postpones Osheaga and ÎleSoniq to next summer | Listed".
  24. ^ "'See you in 2022': Osheaga cancelled for 2nd year in a row due to COVID-19 | Globalnews.ca".
  25. ^ "OSHEAGA release their full Get Together lineup! | Canadian Beats Media". 25 August 2021.
  26. ^ Rettig, James (February 23, 2022). "Osheaga '22 Lineup Has Arcade Fire, Future, Dua Lipa, Yeah Yeah Yeahs". Stereogum. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
  27. ^ Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar to perform at Osheaga in Montreal
  28. ^ "Osheaga announces 2024 headliners". BrooklynVegan. 22 November 2023. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
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