About
Portola Festival 2025 will ignite San Francisco on September 20–21, transforming Pier 80 into a vibrant hub of electronic music festival. Recognized as one of the city’s premier electronic music events, Portola brings together a diverse array of artists, immersive experiences, and cutting-edge production to create an unforgettable weekend for music enthusiasts.
This year’s festival boasts an impressive lineup featuring over 60 artists spanning various electronic genres. Headliners include LCD Soundsystem, The Chemical Brothers, Dom Dolla, Christina Aguilera, The Prodigy, Underworld, Moby, Peggy Gou, and Blood Orange. The festival also showcases a blend of emerging talents and established acts, such as Caribou, Arca, Kelly Lee Owens, and The Rapture, offering a rich tapestry of sounds and performances.
Portola Festival is renowned for its exceptional production values. Attendees can expect jaw-dropping stage designs, creative visual effects, and sound systems that transport the audience into another world. The combination of these elements ensures that the event is not just a music festival but a multi-sensory experience that immerses you from start to finish.
With its welcoming and inclusive vibe, Portola attracts a global crowd of passionate electronic music lovers. It’s a place where both seasoned festival-goers and newcomers can unite under the shared love of electronic music. Portola Festival 2025 promises to be more than just a festival – it’s an unmissable event that celebrates the very heart of electronic culture.
Full Lineup
1TBSP, 2ManyDJs B2B Erol Alkan, Anti Up, Arc De Soleil, Arca, Bad Juuju, Blawan, Blood Orange, Bob Moses, Bolis Pupul, Boy Harsher, Brutalismus 3000, Caribou, Chris Stussy, Christina Aguilera, Confidence Man, Dabeull Live Band, Despacio, DJ Gigola, Dom Dolla, Duke Dumont, Dylan Brady, HAAi, Hamdi, Haute & Freddy, Horse Meat Disco, Jazzy B2B Kilimanjaro, Kelly Lee Owens, Ki/Ki, Kreayshawn, Kumo 99, LCD Soundsystem, Loukeman, Magdalena Bay, Malugi, Maribou State, Marie Davidson, Mau P, Moby Live, Nate Sib, Neil Frances, Nick León, Noga Erez, Oppidan, Peggy Gou, Prospa B2B Kettama, Ravyn Lenae, Rico Nasty, Salute, Shee, Ski Aggu, Skiis, Swimming Paul, The Blessed Madonna B2B Tiga, The Chemical Brothers, The Dare, The Hellp, The Prodigy, The Rapture, Underworld, Villager, X Club, Yōusuke Yukimatsu, Zack Fox
FAQs
When and where is the Portola Music Festival 2025?
The festival will be held on Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Pier 80 in San Francisco, CA. Venue doors open at 1 p.m. PT each day, with a curfew at 11 p.m. PT.
Is the festival open to all ages?
No, the Portola Music Festival is a 21+ event. Attendees must be 21 years or older on the day(s) they plan to attend and present a valid government-issued photo ID for entry. Expired IDs will not be accepted, and no one under the age of 21 will be allowed entry, even if accompanied by an individual 21 years of age or older.
What payment methods are accepted at the festival?
The festival is a cashless event. Major credit cards will be accepted. Contactless payment solutionswill also be accepted. Attendees can convert cash to a pre-paid Visa card at Guest Service booths.
What is the festival lineup for 2025?
The 2025 lineup includes headliners LCD Soundsystem, Christina Aguilera, The Chemical Brothers, The Prodigy, Dom Dolla, Peggy Gou, and Moby, among over 50 additional acts spanning genres like electronic, house, pop, and hip-hop. The festival will also feature the San Francisco debut of Despacio, a sound and dance experience created by James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem and the band Soulwax.
How can I get to Pier 80 for the festival?
There is no parking available at Pier 80. Attendees are encouraged to use alternative modes of transport such as BART, shuttles, Muni, Caltrain, biking, or rideshare services. Free Portola shuttles will run on a loop between Pier 80 and 24th St. Mission BART Station from 12:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Shuttle loading zones will be at the corner of Valencia St. & 24th St. near the BART station and at the corner of Illinois St. and Cesar Chavez St. near the venue.
