Full Breakdown
Outside Lands 2026 Returns to Golden Gate Park
8/6/2026, 11:50:47 AM
Festival Overview
Outside Lands will take place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park from August 7-9, 2026. The three-day event features more than 90 musical acts, with headliners Charli XCX (Friday), The Strokes (Saturday) and Rüfüs Du Sol (Sunday). Additional performers include the xx, Turnstile, Baby Keem, Death Cab for Cutie, GloRilla, PinkPantheress and emerging artists.
Background & Context
The 2026 edition marks the first festival since the death of co-founder Jonathan Mayers in 2025. Organizers have emphasized a “stacked” lineup and expanded food program.
Schedule & Livestream
Set times run from noon to 10 p.m. PT each day. Friday’s highlights include Grace Ives, Kerala Dust, Sierra Ferrell, Tinashe, Geese, Charli XCX and Turnstile on Channel 1; Die Spitz, Wet Leg, Labrinth, Modest Mouse and Griztronics on Channel 2. Saturday features Lucy Dacus, Laszewo, Ethel Cain, The xx and The Strokes on Channel 1, with additional acts on Channel 2. Sunday includes early and late sets by Death Cab for Cutie, Empire of the Sun, Baby Keem and the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus.
A partnership with Amazon Music provides a free livestream on Prime Video and the Amazon Music Twitch channel each day at 4:30 p.m. EDT.
Ticket Availability & Resale
All passes are sold out on the official site, but secondary markets list single-day and three-day tickets. Major resale sites include StubHub, TicketNetwork, Vivid Seats, Ticket Liquidator, SeatGeek and Gametime. TicketNetwork offers a $150 discount on orders of $500+ with promo code THR150; Vivid Seats gives $30 off purchases of $300+ using code THR30. Shuttle passes remain available; parking passes are exhausted.
Food & Drink Program
Outside Lands will host 100 restaurants representing 53 cuisines under the “Taste of the Bay Area” banner. Returning favorites such as Perry’s and Original Joe’s sit alongside newcomers like Parachute Bakery and Shuggie’s. A “Snack Series” showcases secret-menu items from more than 20 local eateries, each priced at $16 or less. Notable items include a honey-walnut pork and shrimp sandwich from Piglet & Co., a uni burger from Saluhall’s Smish Smash, and a durian sticky-rice waffle from Little Sweet. Fries receive special attention, with 31 distinct varieties ranging from garlic-caviar to pulled-pork adobo.
Transportation & Bag Policy
Attendees are urged to use public transit instead of general-admission parking. Shuttle services pick up guests at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, and Muni, BART and rideshare options are also recommended. Bag restrictions permit clear-plastic, clear-vinyl or clear-PVC backpacks; small bags up to 6´´ × 8´´ × 3´´; empty hydration packs under 2.5 L (150 in³) with a single pocket; and standard-size backpacks without hydration bladders.
Data & Statistics
- 90+ musical acts
- 100 food and drink vendors
- 53 cuisines represented
- 31 fry variations
- 2 livestream channels; 3 streaming platforms (Prime Video, Amazon Music, Twitch)
- Resale prices range from roughly $400 for a single-day Friday pass to $1,952 for a VIP three-day pass.
Why It Matters
Outside Lands 2026 combines a high-profile lineup with extensive culinary options, reinforcing the festival’s role as a cultural hub for the Bay Area. The free livestream expands access, while the resale market highlights persistent demand despite primary-ticket sell-outs.
