Outside Lands Festival Guide

Every summer, music lovers from all over flock to the San Francisco Bay Area for the Outside Lands Music Festival. Held annually in the picturesque Golden Gate Park, this three-day festival is a celebration of music, food, and art, featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry.

Getting to Outside Lands is easy, with shuttle services available from various locations throughout the Bay Area. Once you arrive, you’ll be greeted by a sea of music fans, all eager to experience the magic of the festival. The festival boasts multiple stages, each featuring different genres of music, from indie rock and electronic to hip hop and more.

Over the years, Outside Lands has hosted some of the biggest names in music, including Paul McCartney, Radiohead, Metallica, and Lana Del Rey. But it’s not just the headliners that make the festival so special. There are also plenty of up-and-coming artists, local bands, and hidden gems waiting to be discovered.

When it comes to food and drinks, Outside Lands doesn’t disappoint. The festival is famous for its food offerings, with dozens of vendors serving up everything from gourmet burgers and tacos to vegan and gluten-free options. And of course, there are plenty of drinks to wash it all down, including craft beer, wine, and cocktails.

For those looking to partake in cannabis, Outside Lands is one of the few festivals that allows it. There’s even a designated area called Grass Lands, where you can learn about the latest cannabis products and enjoy some live music.

Fun fact: Outside Lands is one of the few festivals that is completely powered by renewable energy, making it a leader in sustainable event production.

If you’re looking for a fun and unforgettable festival experience, look no further than Outside Lands. With its stunning location, amazing music, delicious food, and unique features like Grass Lands, it’s no wonder that it’s become one of the most popular music festivals in the country. So grab your friends, pack your bags, and get ready to rock out in Golden Gate Park!

Outside Lands 2026 Details

Festival Dates: August 7-9, 2026

Official Website: sfoutsidelands.com

2026 Outside Lands Lineup:

Turnstile, Charlu XCX, Rüfüs Du Sol, The Strokes, Baby Keem, Griztronics, DJO, Labrinth, The XX, Empire of the Sun, Dijon, Disco Lines, Death Cab for Cutie, The Temper Trap, Glorilla, Ethel Cain, Not For Radio, Modest Mouse, Geese, Mariah The Scientist, Lucy Dacus, Wet Leg, Sierra Ferrell, Malcolm Todd, Lane 8, Show Strippers, Phaert, It’s Murph, Tinashe, Boris Brejcha, Clipse, Aubrey Hobert, Laszewo, Druand Bernarr, Kingfishr, Sultan + Shepard, Frost Children, Miss Monique, Ben Böhmer, Hyperbeam, KWN, DJ Trixie Mattel, Haute & Freddy, Goldie Boutilier, Billie Marten, Night Tapes, Bandalos Chinos, Jim Legxacy, Bad Nerves, Chezile, Rio Kosta, Sosocamo, 1-800 Girls, Red Leather, Jade, The Story so Far, Boys Noize, Alleycvt, Balu, Amble, Sports, Yard Act, Infinity Song, Brigada, MPH, Die Spitz, Yousuke Yukimatsu, KI/KI, Sienna Spiro, Destin Conrad, Carlita, Silvana Estrada, Dylan Brady, Tobiahs, Wunderhorse, Momma, Faouzia, Camoufly, Marlon Funaki, X Club., After, Luke Alessi, Automatic, Sawyer Hill, Nezza, Cruz Beckham, Ryman, Vertigo, Bad Juuju, Racing Mount Pleasant, Day We Ran, Britton

Location:

Golden Gate Park Polo Field
501 Stanyan St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Daily schedules/set times and single-day tickets will be announced closer to the event date.

Tickets

Loyalty Presale (past attendees) & Chase Cardholder Presale: Tuesday, March 3 at 12PM
Ranger Presale: Wednesday, March 4 at 12PM
General On-Sale (no code needed): Thursday, March 5 at 12PM

Starting Prices (Tickets typically increase)

GA: $509 ALL IN ($445 + $64 fees)
GA+: $779 ALL IN ($699 + $80 fees)
VIP: $1,249 ALL IN ($1,150 + $99 fees)
Golden Gate Club (ultra-premium with Ken Fulk): $5,096 ALL IN ($4,895 + $201 fees)

3 Day Outside Lands Shuttle Pass add-on: $72