Outside Lands 2025, taking place from August 8–10, 2025, at the iconic Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, is one of the largest and most beloved music festivals in the United States. It features a mix of global superstar artists, art installations, food vendors and immersive experiences. Visitors come from far and wide to enjoy this festival, making it an easy pick for music aficionados, foodies, art-lovers and anyone looking to take in an unforgettable dose of local culture.

Festival Overview

The festival is a star-studded three-day blowout featuring performances from a glittering array of artists. A huge lineup has been announced which includes Tyler, The Creator, Doja Cat, Hozier as headliners, along with Vampire Weekend, John Summit, Glass Animals, Anderson. Paak & The Free Nationals and more. The festival takes place across multiple stages, so regardless of your taste in music, there’s something for everyone. Indie rock, electronic beats and funk will be on offer, with performances by upcoming talent and global stage headliners expected to be on offer at the music festival.

Daily Lineup

Friday, August 8 includes blockbuster performances from Doja Cat, John Summit, Beck with the San Francisco Symphony and Doechii. Saturday, Aug. 9 Tyler, The Creator leads the roster, which also includes Vampire Weekend, Gracie Abrams and Gesaffelstein. Also playing in Sunday, 10 August, is Hozier, Anderson. Paak & The Free Nationals, Glass Animals and Jamie xx. This eclectic and inspiring cast means travelers are in for an explosively energized procession of performances throughout the weekend.

More Than Music

For those who love music, the SOMA Stage focuses on house and techno and Duboce Triangle provides a more intimate location to catch performances. For those who love art, Outsider Art brings the work of actual street artists (live) to the streets of the festival. The Golden Gate Club offers a unique VIP experience for those who want to treat themselves and take their time at Outside Lands to the next level with deluxe accommodations, food and seating.

Food and wine, Taste of the Bay Area

More than 95 food vendors will be on hand for the festival’s Taste of the Bay Area, serving up a wide variety of gourmet food. Highlights include caviar-topped hot dogs and chips, Michelin-starred fare such as Parker House rolls with crème fraîche and caviar from Angler and coffee from Poorboy, which is famous for its brown sugar lattes and sourdough cinnamon rolls. In addition to all of this tasty food, the Wine Lands and Beer Lands highlight the best of the best in California wineries and breweries, making for a culinary experience you will never forget.

Travel Tips- How to Get There and Where to Stay

With the overwhelming size of Outside Lands 2025 and people celebrating to sunset and beyond, you’ll want to map out your travel and place to sleep way ahead. Over 75,000 people are expected through the doors each day, so public transportation is the way to travel to the festival. San Francisco’s Muni service will run extra routes going to and from Golden Gate Park and some festival tickets include Muni fare. Bike parking will also be offered for the pedaling-inclined.

As for where to stay, Hotel Zetta is a playful, modern spot in downtown San Francisco that’s only a short distance away from Golden Gate Park. But hotel rooms are limited and tend to book fast, so you’re going to want to book your stay now.

Tickets & Entry

Three-day tiered pass types for Outside Lands 2025 start at $499 for General Admission and single-day tickets as well as layaway options will also be available. The fest is crazy popular, so you’ll probably want to order your advance tickets to avoid disappointment. For ticket information and to purchase your pass, go to the official Outside Lands website.

Weather Forecast

Weather is cool and breezy in San Francisco during August, so make sure to bring your layers. Anticipate a high around 71 degrees (22 degrees celsius) during the day, but with lows dropping to 58 degrees (14 degrees celsius) in the evening. Rainwear is advised since the weather can turn on a dime, as dressing in layers is essential to be comfortable in any weather that may come the festival’s way. Bring a jacket for some coastal fog and breezy conditions, in the evenings especially.

Stay Connected

To get the most out of your Outside Lands weekend, you will want to download the official festival mobile app. The app offers up-to-the-second updates, interactive maps and personalized schedules that will help you maximize your time and stay on top of all of your favorite shows. It’s also the best way to know what food vendors you will find at the market, special events and last-minute announcements.