Some of the biggest names in rock, pop, rap and electronic music will be taking the stage this summer at Golden Gate Park.
San Francisco’s Outside Lands music festival announced its star-studded 2026 lineup on Tuesday in anticipation of this year’s ticket presale.
The 2026 edition of the multi-genre festival will be Outside Lands’ 18th time hosting music fans in San Francisco, according to a news release.
“As the Bay Area’s premier music and culture experience, Outside Lands continues to push boundaries with a globally inspired lineup across all genres, world-class food and drink, immersive art installations, and an inclusive, community-driven atmosphere,” the release said. “Deeply rooted in San Francisco’s creative spirit, the festival celebrates everything that makes the Bay Area unique.”
Here’s what to know about this year’s festival.
When and where is Outside Lands 2026?
This year, Outside Lands will be held from Aug. 7-9 at its usual venue of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
The three-day festival will include multiple stages with diverse musical and specialty programming, art experiences, food and drink stands and more.
“Taste of the Bay Area” will partner with restaurants from around the Bay to share the region’s culinary scene, while wine and beer gardens will show off the area’s wineries and brewers. For the seventh year, Outside Lands will host “Grasslands,” a first-of-its-kind cannabis experience on festival grounds.
The crowd waits for Kanye West to perform during Outside Lands in 2014 in San Francisco. The music fesetival announced its 2026 lineup on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 as tickets went on sale. Brian Nguyen Sacramento Bee file Who is headlining at Outside Lands 2026?
The festival dropped its full lineup Tuesday morning, which included 11 headliners over the three-day event.
Pop-electronic star Charli XCX was at the very top of the list. The British singer, whose real name is Charlotte Emma Aitchison, recently released a new album. It serves as the soundtrack for the new “Wuthering Heights” movie.
The other 10 headliners span a wide range of genres and backgrounds. These are all the artists slated to headline at Outside Lands this year:
Charli XCXRüfüs Du SolThe StrokesThe XXBaby KeemTurnstileGriztronics (Subtronics and Griz)DjoLabrinthEmpire of the SunDijon
More than 50 other artists were announced as supporting acts, including Death Cab for Cutie, Lucy Dacus, Ethel Cain, GloRilla, drag queen and DJ Trixie Mattel and Modest Mouse. The full lineup is available on the Outside Lands website.
How can you get tickets for Outside Lands
Outside Lands ticket presale began Tuesday afternoon and will run through Thursday morning. There are three options for presale available.
Fans who have purchased or attended Outside Lands within the last five years were eligible for a Loyalty Presale, while all customers could sign up for the Ranger Presale. Chase cardholders can purchase exclusive presale tickets on the festival’s website until Thursday at 11:45 a.m.
A general admission sale will start Thursday at noon, which offers tickets to the public while supplies last.
Tickets for Outside Lands come in four levels with varying perks. General admission tickets started at $549 for a three-day pass as of Tuesday afternoon. The GA+ ticket level includes expedited festival entry, an exclusive lounge with food and beverage and lockers for rent, with prices starting at $779 for three days.
The VIP tier gives access to special viewing areas, a courtyard lounge, a commemorative poster, dedicated merch store and lockers for rent, all for $1,399 for the three festival days.
For an ultra luxurious experience, Bay Area designer Ken Fulk sponsored the Golden Gate Club. Starting at a staggering $5,096 for a three-day pass, guests can view concert sets at a front-of-the-stage viewing area or at a rooftop parlor space, receive complimentary food and beverage all day, shuttle around the festival in a golf cart and more.
According to the news release, Outside Lands will offer payment plans for all ticket tiers.
Presale and general tickets are available on the Outside Lands website.
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Camila Pedrosa is a service journalism reporter at The Sacramento Bee. She previously worked as a summer reporting intern for The Bee and reported in Phoenix and Washington, D.C. She graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in mass communication.