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osheaga 2024

A 20-year-old Osheaga-goer was found dead at Parc Jean-Drapeau on Sunday

A 20-year-old concert-goer's body was found on the grounds of Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau Sunday night while the popular Osheaga music festival was taking place.

The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) received 911 calls at around 7:45 p.m., after witnesses spotted a person swimming in the Olympic Basin before — most likely — drowning. The Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal (SIM) recovered the body at around 9 p.m., the SPVM confirmed to Narcity Québec.

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osheaga 2024

You can win a pair of 3-day tickets to OSHEAGA thanks to fan-favourite skincare brand CeraVe

With summer officially here, so is festival season, and one of the hottest tickets in town is OSHEAGA, Montreal's biggest music festival. Picture it: You with your bestie in Parc Jean-Drapeau, with the iconic Montreal skyline under a dreamy sunset, vibing out to Noah Kahan, Green Day, SZA and more of your faves!

If you're already feeling the FOMO, don't sweat because CeraVe wants to send you there. The dermatologist-developed skincare brand is giving away two coveted 3-day tickets to OSHEAGA, happening August 2-4, so you and your BFF, roomie or special someone can be part of the action.

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Here's what Osheaga's most expensive ticket package gets you — Did we mention it's $24K?

Are you going to Osheaga this year? If so, are you planning on balling out?

This may seem like an unusual question, but it appears that a lot of would-be festival-goers are shelling out big bucks to secure a good time because the Montreal music festival's most expensive ticket package of 2024 has already sold out. Oh, and did we mention it costs $24,000?

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23 Celebrities Coming To Montreal In 2024 & Where You Can Spot Them

Montreal is set to be one heck of a star-studded city this year.

The Canadian city is full of non-stop action, must-try restaurants, endless festivals and is home to some of the best people across the globe, so it's no surprise celebs love to flock to the 514.

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The Osheaga 2024 Lineup Dropped — SZA, Reneé Rapp, Green Day, Hozier & More Will Perform

While it may still be February, the countdown to this summer is well underway and with warmer weather comes a slew of Montreal music festivals, including none other than Osheaga.

The renowned music festival will take place from August 2 to 4, 2024, at Parc Jean-Drapeau and if you have been squirming to find out who will be performing at Osheaga 2024, the full festival lineup has officially dropped.

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Osheaga 2023: The Best Outfits & Biggest Festival Fashion Trends

Montreal's Osheaga Festival 2023 has come to an end, leaving audiences far from disappointed — and not just because of the music. With headliners like Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Rüfüs du Sol gracing the stage, expectations were high. Despite a few setbacks, which are inevitable at any festival, Osheaga delivered and then some.

Beyond the artist lineup, however, Osheaga has always been a runway for festival fashion. This year was no exception. Attendees didn't hold back, showcasing their best festival attire. From sparkling sequins, edgy chains, and glowing neon to sultry leather, sleek latex, and eye-catching accessories, the style scene at this year's Osheaga was nothing short of spectacular.

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