The OSM at the Olympic Park EsplanadeSummer 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!
Experience the OSM at the Esplanade du Parc olympique!
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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
Works
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)
The OSM at the Olympic Park Esplanade
Concert schedule
wednesday 12 august 2026 19H30 - 21H00
We recommend using public transportation: the Olympic Park is located on the Green Line, between the Pie-IX and Viau stations, with direct access to the Pie-IX station. The Pie-IX metro station is also the terminus of bus route 97 Mont-Royal. You can also take bus routes 185 or 139.
By car: We suggest using the parking lots on Pie-IX, Sherbrooke, and Viau. Parking costs $20 per vehicle.
This is a bring-your-own-chair event!
We do not provide any chairs for the park concerts. Be it a camping chair, a stool or simply a blanket, if you wish to sit down, we invite you to bring your own material.
Yes, there will be toilets.
There will also be accessible portable toilets on site for people with limited mobility, as well as a bathroom inside the building. It is accessible though the entrance at 4545, Avenue Pierre-De-Coubertin
Changing tables will be available at the indoors bathrooms situated at 4545, avenue Pierre-De-Coubertin, level 100.
No, you cannot bring food or alcohol on site.
There will be five food trucks as well as two bars where beer will be served thanks to our partnership with Boréale. These will be accessible from 3:30 pm.
No pets are allowed on site, except for service dogs.
The OSM will not cancel the concert in case of rain, unless it proves to be an electrical storm. In the event of this happening, you will be informed through our website and our Facebook page.
Yes, this section is accessible through the entrance located on Avenue Pierre-De-Coubertin. To ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from this access, only one accompanying person is permitted.
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