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Palomosa 2026 annouces new dates and MGMT as headliner

The Montréal alternative music festival is heading back to Parc Jean-Drapeau in May.

Palomosa 2026 annouces new dates and MGMT as headliner
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Billy Eff
By Billy EffJan 22, 2026
Billy Eff

Billy Eff is the Content Director for Rolling Stone Canada. An award-winning journalist and columnist, he has previously contributed to outlets including VICE and Urbania. A passionate advocate for underground music and a musician himself, he has conducted several hundred interviews with artists and industry professionals across a wide range of styles and genres over the past 15 years. He is based in Montréal, Québec.

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The Palomosa festival is already starting to reveal details about its third edition. After taking place in September in 2024 and 2025, the 2026 edition will now be held in mid-May, from May 14 to 16.

As news rarely comes alone, it has also been announced that New York band MGMT will be in the spotlight on May 15. The duo, known for hits such as Kids, Time to Pretend and Electric Feel, will perform in a DJ set format.

Depuis sa première édition en 2024, Palomosa s'est distingué des autres festivals montréalais grâce à sa programmation éclectique et variée, aussi adaptée aux Gen Z chroniquement en ligne qu'aux vieux nostalgiques. Le festival, qui se déroule au parc Jean-Drapeau, a dans le passé accueilli des artistes comme M.I.A, Gesaffelstein, Arca, Yung Lean et Jai Paul.

Since its inaugural edition in 2024, Palomosa has set itself apart from other Montreal festivals thanks to its eclectic and wide-ranging programming, appealing both to chronically online Gen Z audiences and older nostalgics. Held at Parc Jean-Drapeau, the festival has previously welcomed artists including M.I.A., Gesaffelstein, Arca, Yung Lean and Jai Paul.

The full Palomosa 2026 lineup will be announced in February. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 11 a.m on the festival's website.

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