OSM in the parks – Saint-LaurentSummer 2026
What could be more enchanting than a concert under the stars to enjoy a beautiful summer evening?
On August 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., let yourself be swept away by the magic of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal at a grand free concert presented in Marcel-Laurin Park. Whether with family or friends, experience unforgettable moments and discover the full power of symphonic music with the OSM, masterfully conducted by Rafael Payare.
The evening, brilliantly hosted by André Robitaille, promises delightful surprises and deeply emotional moments. A must-attend event in a festive and welcoming atmosphere.
Sit back, look up… and let the music carry you away!
Capture the moment and share your experience at BMO’s free 360 photobooth.
Enter the Volvo contest for a chance to win a VIP OSM experience (2 Category 1 tickets, parking, a Volvo vehicle rental, and a hotel stay), then experience the Volvo lounge, where you can discover hybrid and electric vehicles and enjoy an exclusive live performance by two OSM musicians before the concert.
Tim Hortons invites you to its truck to enjoy a variety of complimentary hot and cold beverages.
Stop by the shop under the tent to pick up OSM merchandise!
Artists
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
Rafael Payare, conductor
Anna Burden, cello
Stéphane Lévesque, bassoon
André Robitaille, host
Works
Giuseppe Verdi, La forza del destino : Overture (9 min)
David Popper, Hungarian Rhapsody no 5 (8 min)
Johannes Brahms, Hungarian Dance no 5 (orch. A. Parlow) (2 min 40)
Carl Maria von Weber, Andante e rondo ongarese, op. 35, J. 158 (10 min)
I. Andante
II. Allegretto
Jean Coulthard, Canada Mosaic : Introduction and 3 Folksongs (extrait)
I. Lullaby on a Snowy Night (3 min)
Leonard Bernstein, Symphonic Dances from West Side Story (22 min)
Arturo Márquez, Danzón no 2 (excerpt) (6 min)
Saint-Laurent Borough welcomes the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal to the Park Marcel-Laurin
We encourage you to use active transportation (walking or cycling)
A bicycle parking area will be available on site.
Please note that parking will not be permitted on site or on surrounding streets. The site will be closed to vehicle traffic starting at 7:00 p.m., a detour should be planned for parking.
The public is invited to use the parking lots at Place Vertu and Bombardier.
Our concerts in the parks are bring-your-own-chair or blanket events!
Yes, there will be toilets.
There will be a free distribution of corn from 5pm to 7pm.
As with any public event held in the city’s parks, pets are not permitted on the premises. We invite you to leave your pets at home.
Yes, an accessible seating area is available nearby. To allow as many people as possible to benefit from it, access is limited to one accompanying person per guest.
Concerts last typically between 75 to 90 minutes, and there is no intermission during concerts.
The show will go on, even if it’s raining! The OSM will not cancel a concert due to rain except in exceptional circumstances such as a thunderstorm. In the event of such an occurrence, we invite you to check our Facebook page or our website for updates.
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