Outside Lands 2026. One of San Francisco’s largest music festivals, will be held from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 7–9, in the western half of Golden Gate Park. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, but General admission, GA+, and VIP passes are listed as sold out, with waitlists and verified resale options still available. Three-day general admission passes originally ranged from $509 to $569 before fees, while waitlist tickets are priced at $599.

Festival Lineup and Musical Highlights

The full lineup for Outside Lands 2026 includes headliners such as The Strokes, Charli XCX, Rüfüs Du Sol, The xx, and Empire of the Sun, according to Secret San Francisco. Additional performers include Baby Keem. Turnstile, Djo, Labrinth, Death Cab for Cutie, Lucy Dacus, Ethel Cain, Wet Leg, Dijon, Tinashe, Geese, and PinkPantheress, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle; the festival has also added Grace Ives, Kerala Dust, DJ Etari, and the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus since the initial March 2026 announcement.

California.com highlights the strong presence of California artists at the event, including chart-topping R&B stars and rising indie acts. The Strokes will also be performing, having released their seventh studio album, “Reality Awaits,” on June 26, 2026, through Cult Records/RCA Records, according to visitBerlin.de. The album was recorded in Costa Rica with producer Rick Rubin, who also worked on their Grammy-winning 2020 album, “The New Abnormal.”

Ticket Availability and Purchase Details

Three-day general admission passes for Outside Lands 2026 start at $509, with GA+ passes priced at $779, both including fees, according to Secret San Francisco. Single-day tickets will become available closer to the festival date. The festival’s official website provides waitlist options and resale information through authorized ticketing partners. The San Francisco Chronicle notes that waitlist tickets are priced at $599 for three days.

Premium packages, including VIP access, may still be available, but quantities are limited. Visitors should expect to walk substantial distances across grass, dirt, hills, and uneven terrain in the Polo Field, Hellman Hollow, Lindley Meadow, Marx Meadow, and surrounding areas, as per the San Francisco Chronicle.

About the Festival and Its History

Outside Lands has been a summer tradition in San Francisco for 18 years, with Radiohead as the first headliner in 2008, according to Secret San Francisco. The festival has grown into a globally recognized event, attracting top-tier musical acts and large crowds each year. The 2026 edition promises a mix of indie, rock, and electronic performances, with a strong emphasis on Bay Area and California talent, as highlighted by California.com and the San Francisco Chronicle.