Outside Lands Music Festival (San Francisco, CA, USA) 2026

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Emerging from the heart of San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Park, Outside Lands Music Festival 2026 returns from August 7 to 9 for three days that unite world-class music, acclaimed culinary experiences and immersive art in one of North America’s most celebrated urban music festival settings. Now in its eighteenth edition, the festival once again transforms the park’s sprawling meadows and wooded landscapes into a vibrant destination where multiple stages showcase an eclectic mix of international headliners, breakthrough artists and electronic music favourites. This year’s lineup is led by Charli xcx, RÜFÜS DU SOL, The Strokes, The xx, Baby Keem and Turnstile, while electronic highlights include GRIZTRONICS (GRiZ and Subtronics), Boris Brejcha, Lane 8, Ben Böhmer, KI/KI, Boys Noize, Miss Monique, Carlita, Disco Lines, Sultan + Shepard, it’s murph, OMNOM and Odd Mob’s HYPERBEAM project, alongside an impressive selection of indie, hip-hop, alternative and pop performers. Rather than focusing on a single genre, Outside Lands delivers a carefully curated musical journey across its renowned stages, complemented by award-winning local food vendors, craft beer and wine programmes, cocktail gardens, large-scale art installations and interactive experiences that reflect San Francisco’s creative spirit. The festival’s picturesque location, exceptional production standards and diverse programming create an atmosphere that attracts visitors from around the world while maintaining its unmistakable Bay Area identity. Blending globally recognised artists with one of the most distinctive festival environments in the United States, Outside Lands Music Festival 2026 promises another unforgettable weekend where music, culture and community come together beneath the towering eucalyptus trees of Golden Gate Park.