Osheaga 2027: things to do nearby between sets

6 to 8 August 2027 · ExpectedMontreal, Canada

At Osheaga the music runs from the afternoon, so mornings and the day after are free. This guide covers the town around the site: boat trips, a real meal, a shower and a day out from Montreal.

Tours in Montreal Hotels for these dates

Airport to Parc Jean-Drapeau

Montréal-Trudeau (YUL) has the 747 express bus to downtown in 45 to 60 minutes; taxis are a flat fare.

Metro yellow line to Jean-Drapeau.

Public transport directions to Parc Jean-Drapeau

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Latin Quarter	Near Berri-UQAM metro, one stop from the circuit line.
Mid-range	Downtown	Crescent Street and the underground city.
Splurge	Old Montreal	Boutique hotels on cobbled streets.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: HI Montreal Hostel
Mid-range: Hotel Le Germain Montreal
Splurge: Hotel William Gray

Links search the nights from 5 August to 9 August. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual festival weekend schedule for 6 to 8 August 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Before the gates open

Friday 6 August

Music runs from the afternoon. Mornings are free: get out on the water or into town.

Easy outingNotre-Dame Basilica AURA show Evening · Indoor · Nightlife
Light and sound show inside the basilica.
FreeOld Port promenade.

A day off-site

Saturday 7 August

Skip the early acts and take a day trip. Be back for the headliners.

Half-dayJet boat on the Lachine Rapids Half day · Family
Soaking-wet rapids ride.
EatJean-Talon Market Big open market

Campers: shower, food and a break

Day passes for pools and spas, and a real meal in town.

Rain or heat backupPointe-à-Callière archaeology museum.
EatSchwartz's Smoked meat since 1928

Recovery day

Monday 9 August

Slow outings only.

Easy outingFood tour of the Plateau and Mile End Half day · Food
Bagels, smoked meat and poutine.
EatSt-Viateur Bagel 24-hour bagels

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Jet boat on the Lachine Rapids

Soaking-wet rapids ride.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Mont-Tremblant day trip

Mountain village.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Old Montreal walking tour

Notre-Dame Basilica and the old port.

See times and prices

Biodôme and Insectarium.
Montreal Science Centre.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Indoor · Nightlife

Notre-Dame Basilica AURA show

Light and sound show inside the basilica.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Mont-Tremblant day trip

Mountain village.

See times and prices

Full day

Quebec City day trip

Walled old town, 3 hours each way.

See times and prices

After dark

Crescent Street and Saint-Laurent Boulevard.

6 tours worth booking for Osheaga

Tour	Length	Good for
Jet boat on the Lachine Rapids	Half day	Families
Mont-Tremblant day trip	Full day	Families
Old Montreal walking tour	Half day	Families
Food tour of the Plateau and Mile End	Half day	Food lovers
Quebec City day trip	Full day	Everyone
Notre-Dame Basilica AURA show	Evening	Bad weather, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Schwartz's Smoked meat since 1928
St-Viateur Bagel 24-hour bagels
La Banquise Poutine all night
Jean-Talon Market Big open market

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Evening · Indoor · Nightlife

Notre-Dame Basilica AURA show

Light and sound show inside the basilica.

See times and prices

Museum of Fine Arts.
Pointe-à-Callière archaeology museum.

Getting around on event days

STM metro and buses; the yellow line to Jean-Drapeau for the circuit.
BIXI bikes everywhere.

Day trips from Montreal

Quebec City: 3 hours
Mont-Tremblant: 1.5 hours

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Osheaga.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Osheaga 2027?

The next edition is 6 to 8 August 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Parc Jean-Drapeau?

Montréal-Trudeau (YUL) has the 747 express bus to downtown in 45 to 60 minutes; taxis are a flat fare. Metro yellow line to Jean-Drapeau.

Where should I stay for Osheaga?

For most visitors the best base is Downtown: Crescent Street and the underground city.

What else can we do around Osheaga?

Good short outings in Montreal include Old Montreal walking tour, Food tour of the Plateau and Mile End, Jet boat on the Lachine Rapids. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Osheaga?

Family-friendly picks: Old Montreal walking tour, Jet boat on the Lachine Rapids, Mont-Tremblant day trip. Biodôme and Insectarium.

How far is Parc Jean-Drapeau from Montreal centre?

About 3 km in a straight line. Metro yellow line to Jean-Drapeau.

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