Outside Lands 2026: Charli XCX, The Strokes, and Rüfüs Du Sol to Headline

San Francisco’s annual Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival is set to return to Golden Gate Park from August 7th through August 9th, 2026. This year’s lineup boasts a diverse array of artists, headlined by Charli XCX, Rüfüs Du Sol, and The Strokes.

Lineup Highlights

The 18th installment of the festival will feature nearly 90 acts across three days. Joining the headliners are The xx, Baby Keem, Turnstile, Djo, Empire of the Sun, and Dijon. Additional performers include Clipse, GloRilla, Mariah the Scientist, Wet Leg, Geese, and Lucy Dacus [MusicInSF]. The festival will similarly showcase electronic artists such as Boris Brejcha and Boys Noize [MusicInSF].

Ticket Information

Loyalty presale and Chase cardholder presale tickets are scheduled to go on sale beginning Tuesday, March 3rd at noon. General admission tickets will be available starting at noon on Thursday, March 5th [CBS News]. Ticket tiers include GA ($509 for three days), GA+ ($779), VIP ($1,249), and the Golden Gate Club ($5,096) [SF Standard].

Festival Experience

Outside Lands offers more than just music. Attendees can explore curated experiences including the SOMA tent for dance music, Dolores’ for drag and queer programming, and culinary offerings showcasing Northern California’s food and wine scene [MusicInSF]. A wedding chapel will also be available on-site.

Festival History

Now in its 18th year, Outside Lands has grown into one of San Francisco’s major annual events, attracting over 200,000 visitors to Golden Gate Park each year [CBS News]. Organizers estimate that the 2026 festival will bring approximately 250,000 people to the park [SF Standard].