© Patrick Beaudry, SNAPePHOTOJ
© Patrick Beaudry, SNAPePHOTOJ
The OSM at the Olympic Park Esplanade Summer 2026
Relive the Olympic Stadium’s most unforgettable moments at the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal’s grand free concert, conducted by Rafael Payare. This festive, feel‑good program brings back the iconic music that has filled the Stadium with excitement for the past 50 years. Highlights include Marche des athlètes no. 1—written for the 1976 Games by Montréal composer Victor Vogel—Magie rose by Diane Dufresne, Verdi’s triumphant Aida march, Beethoven’s beloved Ode to Joy, and a medley of crowd‑pleasing hits ranging from Pink Floyd to Madonna.
Set beneath the stars, the evening will be brought to life with projections and memorable moments, featuring the OSM Chorus, acclaimed actress Sophie Cadieux, and a special appearance by the legendary Diane Dufresne. Emotions will run high as music and memories come together in a vibrant celebration.
The OSM’s free concert on the Olympic Park Esplanade: the must-see event of the summer!
Enter the Volvo contest for a VIP OSM experience (2 Category 1 tickets, parking, a Volvo vehicle rental, and a night at the hotel), and enjoy the lounge area to discover hybrid and electric vehicles.
Come visit the Espace OSM to take part in a host of activities (contests, photobooth, and other surprises), and stop by the shop to pick up OSM merchandise!
Artists
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
Michel-Maxime Legault, stage director
Sophie Cadieux, narrator and author
Diane Dufresne, guest artist, singer
Lauren Margison, soprano
Rose Naggar-Tremblay, alto
Frédéric Antoun, tenor
Alex Halliday, bass
Hugo Bégin, arranger
Alexandre David, arranger
Simon Leclerc, arranger
Program
Dmirtri Chostakovitch, Ouverture festive, op.96 (6 min)
John Adams, Shaker loops : IV. A Final Shaking with narration (4 min)
Victor Vogel, Marche des athlètes n°1 des Jeux olympiques, inspired by melodies by d’André Mathieu (arr. Alexandre David) (1976) (2 min)
Maurice Ravel, Daphnis et Chloé, Suite orchestrale n°2 (19 min)
Johann Strauss, Frülingsstimmen (arr. Alexandre David)
Hugo Bégin (arr.), Greatest Stadium pop hits medley (5 min 45)
Giuseppe Verdi, Aïda : Triumphal March (excerpt) (5 min 10)
Diane Dufresne, Magie Rose (arr. Alexandre David, excerpts arr. Simon Leclerc) Je voulais te dire que je t’attends; Hymne à la beauté du monde/Oxygène (8 min 30)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony no 9 in D minor, op. 125 : IV. Ode to Joy (22 min 30)
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