FAQ

The seat number is not in fact a seat number, but a tracking number. This number is to help us keep track of the number of tickets purchased online. There is no assigned seating at the Osheaga festival.

Osheaga is an all-ages event.

Children aged 10 years and younger are admitted for free when accompanied by an adult with a valid Osheaga ticket.  Please note that there are no daycare facilities at Osheaga.

Detachable lens cameras will not be permitted on site. All other non-professional cameras will be permitted at Osheaga. 

The Osheaga festival site is located at Parc Jean-Drapeau on the Saint Hélène Island, which will be hosting the NASCAR race on Saturday August 2. Since we didn't want bands competing with car engines, we chose to push it back by a day to accommodate this.

Osheaga doors open at 1:00pm with performances beginning at 2:00pm.  Performances end at 11:00pm.

Osheaga doors open at 1:00pm with performances beginning at 2:00pm.  Performances end at 11:00pm.

A full schedule of artist set times will be available on Osheaga.com in the weeks prior to the festival. Festival headliners are the last to play on each given day, and hit the stage between 9:00pm and 9:30pm (subject to change). 

This all depends on the artist’s set length. The number of songs an artist will play is determined solely by the artist. Osheaga does not control the number of songs played by any given artist. 

We take all artist suggestions very seriously, and value all feedback we receive. We strive to have a diverse and eclectic lineup every year. Unfortunately, many artists have previous obligations and/or their tour routing makes it impossible for them to join us at Osheaga.

Unfortunately there is no camping available at Parc Jean-Drapeau. If you wish to camp while you’re in town for Osheaga, you may wish to contact:

CAMPING LA CLÉ DES CHAMPS 415, montée Saint-Claude , Saint-Philippe (QC), J0L 2K0 Reservations (450) 659-3389

For something a little more scenic, you can check out the beautiful Oka Nature Park, which is only about 45 minutes from downtown Montreal.

PARC NATURE OKA 2020 Chemin d'Oka, Oka (QC), J0N 1E0 Reservations
1 800 665-6527 (Canada and the United States only)
(418) 890- 6527 (Outside Canada and the United States)
inforeservation@sepaq.com

OPUS MONTREAL:

Special Osheaga Rate: $189!

Opus Montreal provides a unique boutique experience blending modern design with a nod to history in chic Montreal style. An intimate one hundred and thirty-six guestrooms combine sleek minimalism with luxurious comfort. On the corner of Sherbrooke and St Laurent, it is home to glamourous Koko Restaurant + Bar and sophisticated Suco Resto-Lounge.

Visit Opus online to book your room now: CLICK HERE!

We are pleased to announce that Hotel Management International has partnered with the festival to offer you preferred hotel rates throughout the city!

HOTELS SELECTED:
Novotel Montréal Centre: $122
Click here to book the NOVOTEL

Delta Centre-Ville: $129
Click here to book the DELTA CENTRE-VILLE

Delta Montréal: $129
Click here to book the DELTA MONTREAL

Embassy Suites par Hilton: $139
Click here to book the EMBASSY SUITE

InterContinental Montréal: $149
Click here to book the INTERCONTINENTAL

Sofitel: $205
Click here to book the SOFITEL

W Montréal: $205
Click here to book the W

PLEASE NOTE: Summer is a very busy time in Montreal; availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis!

> BOOK NOW: You can cancel your reservation without any charge until 4pm day of arrival;

> At the time of reservation, you will be asked to give a credit card as collateral;

> Your card will only be charged if you fail to cancel in time, and no- showed at the hotel; otherwise, your credit card will only be charged upon your departure from the hotel.

YOUTH HOSTELS

Interested in staying at a hostel while you are in Montreal? The Auberge de jeunesse de Montréal is a cozy hostel located in the heart of Montreal's downtown. Please visit them online here:

Additionally, we recommend checking out the following link for information on other lodging options as well as other travel related info for out-of-town visitors: www.wikitravel.org/en/Montreal

We recommend taking the STM’s Metro system to Osheaga (hey, it’s FREE!), but if you must travel to Osheaga by car please be sure to carpool.  Driving directions and parking information can be found on Parc Jean-Drapeau’s website here: http://www.parcjeandrapeau.com/Infos/Accès/tabid/77/Default.aspx

The following items will not be admitted on the Osheaga site:
>  Alcoholic beverages (brought from outside)
>  Illegal Drugs and drug paraphernalia
>  Glass bottles and cans
>  Rigid Thermos, coolers or other such containers
>  Megaphones
>  Fireworks
>  Beach balls, soccer balls, etc…
>  Skateboards
>  Animals (except Seeing Eye dogs)
>  Large back packs (camping style)
>  Tents
>  Video Equipment
>  Professional photo equipment (SLR cameras, i.e. removable lens cameras)
>  Audio Recording equipment
>  No items intended for sale/promotion
>  Any object that can be used to cause bodily harm


The following items will be admitted on the site:
>  Clear plastic water bottles
>  Umbrellas
>  Small beach towels
>  Small back packs and bags/ purses (Note: all bags will be searched)
>  Small foldable chairs
>  Sunscreen bottles
>  Lighters/Cigarettes
>  Digital Camera (non-professional, i.e. no removable lens)
>  Disposable cameras (non-professional)

The following can be found on site:
>  Toilets
>  Food kiosks
>  Beer
>  Juice
>  Water bottles
>  Recycling bins

Items that are on the disallowed list may be confiscated. We recommend not bringing them to the festival site at all to save you the extra hassle! Please do not bring anything that could be dangerous to other festival-goers, as they will be confiscated.

Osheaga was a name recorded by Jacques Cartier when he met the Mohawks near the Lachine rapids in what is now Montreal. But so the Mohawk oral history goes the white man was waving with his hands, either offering to shake hands or asking about rapids on the river. The astonished Mohawks looked at each other and said "O she ha ga" which meant people of shaking hands. From the meeting Cartier transcribed the word Osheaga as meaning large rapids while the Mohawks would use the oral phrase to describe where they met the people of the shaking hands. 

The Mohawk pronunciation is O (hard o)- she(soft e)- ha – ga, or, when spoken quickly, the second “h” is dropped. 

August in Montreal is most often warm and sunny, so bring plenty of sunscreen and some shades to protect yourself from those sunny rays. Needless to say, please do come prepared for less ideal weather. We suggest bringing a pocket-sized poncho, and a sweatshirt / windbreaker just in case the weather isn’t so warm and sunny. 

Osheaga ends at 11:00pm each night, but don’t let that stop you from partying while you’re in Montreal. We suggest checking out the sights and sounds of the city.  St Laurent Boul. (known as “The Main”) or rue St. Denis are always a fair bet. We suggest asking some locals where the best watering holes are, or what restaurant to hit up for a tasty post-festival treat. Poutine, Bagels, and Smoked Meat are amongst the must-haves for any visitor anxious to get the real Montréal experience.