Osheaga Bachelor Party: Montreal's Biggest Music Festival (2025)

Montreal's Premier Music Festival

Every August, Parc Jean-Drapeau transforms into one of North America's best music festivals. Three days, multiple stages, 100+ artists ranging from massive headliners to emerging acts.

If your crew loves live music, Osheaga weekend is the move.

Why It Works for Bachelor Parties

All-Day Activity Solved

Festival runs from afternoon until late evening. That's your daytime activity handled — no planning required, just show up and enjoy.

Shared Experience

There's something about watching live music with your boys that creates memories. Singing along to a favorite band, discovering new artists together, being part of a massive crowd.

Easy Group Management

Everyone's in the same place all day. No coordinating between different activities or waiting for people. You move as a pack through the festival.

The Party Continues

Festival ends around 11 PM. That's when Montreal nightlife kicks in. You've been pre-gaming all day — now hit the clubs.

What to Expect

The Music

Osheaga books across genres — rock, hip-hop, electronic, indie, pop. Recent headliners have included Foo Fighters, Kendrick Lamar, Arcade Fire. The undercard is equally stacked.

Whatever your crew is into, there's something on the lineup.

The Festival Grounds

Parc Jean-Drapeau is an island in the St. Lawrence River. Beautiful setting — trees, water views, open spaces. Multiple stages spread across the park so you can move between acts.

The Crowd

Young, energetic, there to party. Festival crowds at Osheaga tend to be friendly and fun. You'll make friends with strangers.

The Weather

August in Montreal is warm. Expect sun, possible heat, occasional rain. Come prepared.

Bachelor Party Osheaga Itinerary

Friday

Arrive early, check in downtown. Festival gates open late afternoon. Hit Osheaga for the evening acts. After the festival, everyone's energized — dinner then clubs.

Saturday

Full festival day. Arrive mid-afternoon, stay through the headliner. This is the biggest night at the festival. After-party at the clubs.

Sunday

Recovery morning. Optional: hit the festival for the final day (some crews are too cooked, totally fair). Closing acts and then home.

Logistics

When Is It?

First weekend of August, Friday through Sunday.

Tickets

Three-day passes: ~$350-400

Single day: ~$150-175

Buy early — it sells out, and prices go up closer to the event.

Where to Stay

Downtown Montreal is the move. The festival shuttle and metro both connect downtown to the island. You're also close to nightlife for after the festival.

Don't stay near the festival grounds — there's nothing there and you'll have to commute for nightlife.

Getting to Osheaga

Metro: Jean-Drapeau station is right at the park Festival shuttle: Runs from downtown, usually included with ticket Don't drive: Parking is limited and you'll want to drink

What to Bring

• Comfortable shoes (you'll walk miles)
• Sunscreen
• Light layers (can get cool at night)
• Portable phone charger
• Cash for vendors

Cost Breakdown

Osheaga adds to your bachelor party budget:

• Festival pass: $150-400 per person
• Hotels: Summer rates, nothing crazy
• Spending at festival: $50-100 (food, drinks, merch)
• Nightlife: Normal pricing

Total add-on vs. regular weekend: $200-500 per person.

After-Hours

The festival ends but the party doesn't. Here's where crews go after Osheaga:

Stereo — legendary afterhours club, opens at 2 AM Piknic Electronik — Sunday afternoon if you're doing the recovery route Clubs on Crescent/Saint-Laurent — standard Montreal nightlife

Pro Tips

Pace yourself on drinking. It's a long day in the sun. Beer at noon means you're destroyed by 6 PM if you're not careful. Split up strategically. If half your group wants to see one act and half wants another, split and meet up later. Don't force everyone to do everything together. Know the headliner times. The main stage acts are worth being there for. Check the schedule. Have a meeting point. Phone service can get spotty with 50,000 people in one place. Designate a spot and time to regroup. Sunday is optional. Some crews are too burnt for day three. That's fine — use it as recovery and brunch.

Let Us Put It Together

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