What Happened
Montreal’s Osheaga Music and Arts Festival has announced its full lineup for the 2026 edition, scheduled for July 31 to August 2 at Parc Jean-Drapeau. Among the headliners is The xx, alongside notable acts such as Geese, Lorde, Turnstile, and Clipse. A total of 87 acts will perform over the festival weekend, including Twenty One Pilots, Kehlani, and Major Lazer.
Why It Matters
The xx’s inclusion in the lineup marks their return to the stage after a long hiatus, with their last proper performance together occurring in 2018. The band has been working on new music since 2023 and is set to perform at other major festivals, including Coachella and Primavera Sound. Their return is highly anticipated by fans, especially given their deep connection to the music community.
What’s Next
Tickets for the Osheaga festival will go on sale on February 27 at 10 a.m. ET, with presales already available for subscribers of the festival’s newsletter. The xx will also perform their first show back on April 4 in Mexico City, signaling the start of a new chapter for the band.
