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osheaga montreal

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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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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Montreal's Osheaga festival is well underway and Billie Eilish closed out day two of the esteemed music festival. The Grammy award winner graced the Osheaga stage at 9:20 p.m. Saturday where she was jolted into the air and onto the stage for what can only be best described as the ultimate entrance.

Sporting a matching jersey set with the number 23 across her shorts, Eilish didn't waste any time before jumping into her first song "Bury A Friend." The setlist included all of the singer's hits such as "Therefore I Am," "My Strange Addiction," and one of the very first few live performances of "What Was I Made For?" from the Barbie movie.

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Montreal's highly anticipated music festival Osheaga is only a few days away and for those looking to keep those festival vibes going after hours, there are loads of after-parties to attend so you can keep your spirits high.

With major names gracing the 2023 Osheaga stage including Rüfüs Du Sol, Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar, the three-day festival is certainly going to be one of the biggest summer highlights. While most performances at Parc Jean-Drapeau come to an end around the 10 p.m. mark, the party doesn't have to stop for festival-goers.

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Montreal is set to be the celeb hotspot this summer. A slew of big names are set to grace our streets with their presence at various Montreal events from concerts at Centre Bell and Place Bell to outdoor music festivals and Just For Laughs.

For those eager to set their sights on a few of their favourite A-listers, we've got you covered with the inside scoop on when they'll be in Montreal and where you'll be able to see them.

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Montreal's Osheaga Music Festival didn't miss a beat this summer, featuring a star-studded line-up for its first full edition in two years. Headliners Polo & Pan closed out festivities on Saturday night with an energetic pop and electro house set played to a full crowd.

Before hitting the stage, the French DJ duo sat down with MTL Blog to talk about why they love playing in Montreal, what's planned for their next hit, and where you might find them when they're in town.

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And just like that, Osheaga 2022 has come and gone. The acclaimed Montreal festival featured performances from some big names including Dua Lipa, Machine Gun Kelly, Future, Arcade Fire and Kygo, to name a few.

While the music is definitely the spirit behind Osheaga, the festival vibes aren't complete without some impressive festival fashion. Well, this year's fashion choices certainly didn't disappoint as festivalgoers showed up and showed out in matching ensembles, western chic, fringe fabulousness, metallic moments, pretty-in-pink posses and sparkles galore.

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Another weekend in Montreal is upon us, but this isn't just any weekend... it's the last weekend of July. Don't worry, we can't believe how fast time has passed either.

While you might think summer's going by way too quickly (and it sorta is...) there are still loads of things to get up to make sure you leave July behind with zero regrets. With so many anticipated events happening this weekend, like Osheaga, Just For Laughs and everyone's favourite firework spectacles, you just might have a tough time deciding what to get up to.

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Summer is just around the corner in Montreal, and you know what that means? There's are loads of summer festivals to get your groove on.

The city explodes with excitement in the summertimes with countless events and festivals to keep your days and weekends packed. Whether you're looking to get your dance on, take in some stunning art, or learn about new cultures, then we've got you covered.

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Montreal is home to so many great summer music festival, including ÎLESONIQ, Metro Metro, and of course, Osheaga. The event will be taking place this summer in Montreal from July 29 to July 31 — and after dropping the Osheaga 2022 lineup, it's bound to be a festival to remember.

Osheaga is definitely coming back full force this year with major names headlining the event, including Foo Fighters, Dua Lipa, and A$AP Rocky.

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