Outside Lands is returning for its 18th year in San Francisco‘s Golden Gate Park on the weekend of August 7-9. This festival highlights music, food, wine, beer, cocktails, art, and cannabis. It is the largest independently owned festival in the United States and aims to give attendees unique experiences.
The festival’s founders, Another Planet Entertainment and Superfly, are once more the promoters of this phenomenal festival and the lineup of this 2026 edition contains tons of world-class firepower. Charli XCX, the three-time Grammy Award-winning artist, will make her debut at Outside Lands. She will perform alongside the Grammy Award-winning trio RÜFÜS DU SOL and the beloved band The Strokes.
The Notable Stars of the 2026 Lineup
The lineup also includes many other talented artists such as The xx, Baby Keem, Turnstile, Geese, GRIZTRONICS (Subtronics + GRiZ), Djo, Labrinth, Empire of the Sun, Dijon, Disco Lines, Death Cab For Cutie, GloRilla, Ethel Cain, Clipse, Lucy Dacus, Wet Leg, Malcolm Todd, Modest Mouse, Mariah the Scientist, Sierra Ferrell, Tinashe, Audrey Hobert, JADE, DJ Trixie Mattel, DESTIN CONRAD, Cruz Beckham, and SF Bay Area local favorites The Story So Far.
Additionally, the SOMA stage will feature house and techno music, with performances by artists like Boys Noize, Lane 8, HYPERBEAM, Boris Brejcha, Carlita, Miss Monique, Ben Böhmer, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, and KI/KI.
Outside Lands Night Shows
Furthermore, Outside Lands will host the Outside Lands Night Shows from August 6 to August 9. These intimate performances will feature artists like GRiZ, Modest Mouse, and Clipse, allowing concertgoers to experience iconic venues and neighborhoods throughout San Francisco.
Ticket Options and Amenities
For the 2026 festival, ticket options include 3-Day GA, GA+, and VIP levels. The Golden Gate Club offers a premium experience. Payment plans are available for all ticket types. As of the moment of the writing of this article, all tickets are sold out, though waitlists remain open.
Grass Lands and Cultural Impact
Grass Lands returns for its 8th year, focusing on innovations in the cannabis industry. The Taste of the Bay Area will feature a variety of cuisines, alongside Wine Lands, Beer Lands, and Cocktail Magic. Outside Lands continues to embrace San Francisco’s creative spirit, transforming Golden Gate Park into a world-class cultural destination.
