Osheaga launches strict new bag policy, allowing clear backpacks only
The Osheaga music festival in Montreal has implemented a new, stricter bag policy requiring clear backpacks for larger items to improve security and entry flow. The policy also outlines rules for hydration packs and prohibited items.
Why it matters
Large-scale public events are increasingly adopting stringent security measures, which impacts the attendee experience and logistics for major festivals.
at 5:54 p.m. Last Updated: July 30, 2026 at 3:39 p.m. Montreal’s Osheaga festival returns from Friday to Sunday with a new bag policy.
Osheaga announced on Instagram this month that while bags up to a maximum size of 23 x 15 x 10 cm can be non-transparent, larger bags up to 30 x 30 x 23 cm must be transparent.
Any bags that do not comply with these dimensions are not permitted.
“To speed up traffic flow at entrances and to promote the safety of employees, artists and festivalgoers, the size and type of bag that can be brought onto the site is limited. Furthermore, we encourage you to bring clear bags to the event,” the Osheaga website’s FAQ says.
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