Osheaga is known for bringing some of the biggest names in music to Montréal, but every year the festival also shines a spotlight on the city’s thriving francophone scene. From dreamy indie pop and electronic dance music to alternative R&B and boundary-pushing collectives, these five artists represent the next generation of Québec talent. Whether you’re discovering them for the first time or already have them on repeat, make time in your schedule, you won’t regret it. Buy your tickets here.
Friday, July 31, 2026
Super Plage
Genre: Electronic Pop, Nu-Disco, Synth Pop
When: Friday, July 31 at 2:00 PM
Where: Bell River Stage
Official: https://superplage.ca/ • https://www.instagram.com/superplage/
Few artists capture the feeling of summer quite like Super Plage. Built around shimmering disco influences, funky basslines, and carefree electronic grooves, the Montréal project has become a festival favourite thanks to performances that are impossible to stand still through.
Every set feels like an open invitation to dance, blending nostalgic French pop influences with modern electronic production. Whether you’re taking a break between headliners or looking for the soundtrack to your afternoon at Parc Jean-Drapeau, Super Plage delivers one of the happiest performances you’ll experience all weekend.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Moonshine
Genre: Afro-Electronic, Global Club, House, Hip-Hop
When: Saturday, August 1 at 5:05 PM
Where: Coca-Cola Island Stage
Official: https://moonshine.mu/ • https://www.instagram.com/moonshine.mu/
More than just a collective, Moonshine has become one of Montréal’s most influential cultural movements. Founded in the city before growing into an internationally recognized party series and record label, Moonshine celebrates Afro-diasporic music through an electrifying mix of electronic music, hip-hop, house, amapiano, and global club sounds.
A Moonshine performance isn’t simply a DJ set, it’s an immersive celebration built around community, movement, and connection. Their sets transform festival crowds into one giant dance floor, making them one of the most unique experiences on this year’s lineup. If you’re only planning to discover one local act this weekend, make it Moonshine.
Virginie B
Genre: Indie Pop, Electro Pop
When: Saturday, August 1 at 6:30 PM
Where: Backyard Sessions SiriusXM
Official: https://virginieb.com/ • https://www.instagram.com/virginiebmusic/
With shimmering synths, playful songwriting, and infectious melodies, Virginie B has carved out her own corner of Québec’s indie-pop landscape. Her music effortlessly balances vulnerability and confidence, creating songs that feel equally at home on a festival stage or through your headphones on a summer evening.
Her performances are colourful, energetic, and full of personality, making every song feel like an invitation to dance. Whether she’s delivering dreamy electronic pop or more intimate moments, Virginie B has a magnetic stage presence that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish. If you enjoy artists who blur the line between indie and pop, this is one set worth arriving early for.
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Billie du Page
Genre: Pop
When: Sunday, August 2 at 5:15 PM
Where: Backyard Sessions SiriusXM
Official: https://billiedupage.com/ • https://www.instagram.com/billiedupage/
Billie du Page represents a new generation of Québec pop artists who effortlessly blend polished production with deeply personal songwriting. Her music is heartfelt without losing its mainstream appeal, pairing soaring choruses with lyrics that feel honest and relatable.
Live, Billie brings the same emotional connection that defines her recordings, balancing vulnerability with undeniable confidence. With an audience that continues to grow both inside and outside Québec, she’s quickly becoming one of the province’s most exciting emerging voices. Catch her now before she graduates to one of Osheaga’s biggest stages in the years ahead.
Fernie
Genre: Alternative R&B, Hip-Hop
When: Sunday, August 2 at 6:30 PM
Where: Backyard Sessions SiriusXM
Official: https://www.ferniemusic.com/ • https://www.instagram.com/fernieofficial/
Montreal’s Fernie has quietly become one of Canada’s most exciting alternative R&B artists. Blending atmospheric production with introspective lyricism, his music sits somewhere between soulful confession and late-night soundtrack. His live performances feel intimate while still carrying the energy needed for a festival stage, making him one of Osheaga’s most rewarding discoveries this year.
Following a string of acclaimed releases and international collaborations, Fernie continues to push beyond traditional R&B, weaving hip-hop, electronic textures, and cinematic storytelling into his sound. If you’re looking to stumble upon an artist before everyone else is talking about them, this is your chance. Don’t be surprised if you leave his set with a new favourite artist.
The Osheaga 2026 Schedule Is Packed
With three days of performances across several stages, Osheaga 2026 is all about making choices. Instead of trying to catch every set, the best festival experience comes from planning around the artists and moments you’re most excited for. Friday brings a strong lineup of alternative, indie, hip-hop and electronic performances, Saturday blends pop, punk and dance favourites, and Sunday closes things out with a diverse mix of sounds from Lorde’s atmospheric art-pop to Gunna’s trap influences.
While the headliners draw the biggest crowds, some of the most memorable festival moments often come from discovering new artists. Leave space in your schedule to explore different stages, check out emerging talent and follow the sounds that catch your attention.
Osheaga 2026 takes place from July 31 to August 2 at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montréal. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a festival regular, the weekend is the perfect opportunity to experience both major acts and hidden musical gems.
