Outside Lands is sort of like a big San Francisco park day. It’s named for the outer, western neighborhoods of the city, and has the Bay area’s mainstays: a designated cannabis area (called Grass Lands), tech bros and a redwoods canopy. Big names in performers and sponsors, but low-key in effect, the three-day festival takes place amidst Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
Past headliners have included Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Odesza, Lana Del Rey, Megan Thee Stallion and Maggie Rogers. This year the headliners are Alicia Keys, The Killers, Dua Lipa, Troye Sivan, MGMT and SIA. See the full lineup below.
Apart from the music, there are often art installations and local artists popping up stands throughout the festival. The dress code is laid back. People wear anything from jean shorts to glittery festival attire, all generally appropriate for traversing seven stages across the park’s 80 acres. This is California, so of course you can bring a water bottle and refill it at water stations throughout the festival grounds. When you’re not grooving or cheering for a favorite artist on a tech bro’s shoulder, hit up Grass Lands or check out the Taste of the Bay Area, which has booths from nearly 100 local restaurants and 30+ wineries. There’s even an area where you can get married — dubbed “city hall” — where attendees can get hitched.
The Specs
- Typically around 200,000 people attend the music festival each year.
- Want to buy tickets? They’re on sale now. $399 will get you a GA, all-day pass. Single day GA passes are $199. VIP starts at $1,075. Golden Gate Club passes start at $5,095.
- Here’s how to spend the rest of your time in San Francisco.
- For single-day lineups see the poster below.
FAQs
What is the closest airport to Outside Lands?
The closest major airport to Outside Lands is San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
When are the festival dates?
August 9-11.
What’s the bag policy?
Clear bags are allowed, as well as bags under 6” x 8” x 3”
Is the event ADA-accessible?
There is an ADA entrance at 36th and JFK.
Where should I stay?
There’s no camping at the festival, so find a local hotel, home rental, or friend’s couch to crash on.
Which stage is dedicated to house and techno music?
Outside Lands’ SOMA stage is dedicated to dance music.
Which artists are on the Outside Lands 2024 lineup?
Alicia Keys, The Killers, Dua Lipa, Tyler The Creator, The Postal Service, Post Malone, Chris Lake, Fletcher, Schoolboy Q, Troye Sivan, MGMT, SIA, Air (Playing Moon Safari), Strfkr, Jungle, Gryffin, Young The Giant, Sturgill Simpson, KAYTRANADA, Teddy Swims, Victoria Monét, Reneé Rapp, Chappell Roan, Slowdive, Killer Mike, D4VD, Channel Tres, Disclosure, Anderson Paak, TV Girl, Carly Rae Jepsen, Polo G, Kayraminé, Charley Crockett, Portugal The Man, Ryan Beatty, The Head and the Heart, Men I Trust, Four Tet, Badbadnotgood, Killer Mike, The Last Dinner Party, Kevin Abstract, Romy, Joanna Newsom, Toro Y Moi, Hippo Campus, Remi Wolf, Beach Fossils, actor/DJ Idris Elba, Uncle Waffles, The Blessed Madonna and Shiba San b2b CID, and more.
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