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The Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival 2025

Outside Lands Music Festival 2025 at Golden Gate Park

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The Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival 2025 will take place from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. This popular three-day event features a diverse lineup of over 110 artists performing across multiple stages, including big names like Tyler, The Creator, Doja Cat, Vampire Weekend, Hozier, Anderson .Paak, Glass Animals, and many more.

The festival spans various areas within Golden Gate Park such as the Polo Field, Hellman Hollow, Speedway Meadow, and Marx Meadow. It offers not just music but a wide range of experiences including local food vendors, craft beer and wine, cannabis gardens, drag shows, comedy, activism, and even on-site wedding ceremonies. There’s also a dedicated electronic music stage and a dance club called Dolores’ celebrating queer and trans communities.

Outside Lands is known for its mix of music genres, food, and unique cultural vibes that reflect San Francisco’s spirit. The festival runs daily from around noon until about 11 p.m., and after-hours events take place at various venues throughout the city.

Some key details:

  • Dates: August 8-10, 2025 (Friday to Sunday)

  • Location: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco (Polo Field, Hellman Hollow, Speedway Meadow, Marx Meadow)

  • Headliners: Tyler, The Creator, Doja Cat, Vampire Weekend, Hozier, Anderson .Paak, Glass Animals, and others

  • Other Features: Food vendors, craft beverages, cannabis gardens, drag performances, art installations, dance parties, and more

  • Transportation: Expect some street closures and heavy traffic; public transit (Muni and BART) and bike options are recommended

This festival is one of San Francisco’s biggest summer events, blending high-profile music acts with local culture and community spirit.

The headliners and key performers at Outside Lands 2025 in San Francisco include:

  • Tyler, The Creator

  • Doja Cat

  • Hozier

Other notable acts featured in the lineup are:

  • John Summit

  • Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals

  • Vampire Weekend

  • Glass Animals

  • Jamie xx

  • Doechii

  • Gracie Abrams

  • Gesaffelstein

  • Bleachers

  • Ludacris

  • Thundercat

  • Black Coffee

  • FINNEAS

  • Claude VonStroke

  • Floating Points

  • Julien Baker & Torres

  • BLOND:ISH

  • Flipturn

  • BigXthaPlug

  • Mannequin Pussy

  • Destroy Boys

  • DJ Pee.Wee (Anderson .Paak alter ego)