Outside Lands 2026 takes over Golden Gate Park from Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, headlined by Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and The Strokes. Now one of the marquee stops on the summer festival circuit, Outside Lands combines big-name music with San Francisco’s food, wine, and beer scene across seven stages. This guide covers the lineup, ticket status, bag policy, and how to get to and from the park.
Outside Lands 2026: Dates and Lineup
Outside Lands 2026 runs August 7-9 in Golden Gate Park, with headliners Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and The Strokes topping the bill. The rest of the lineup spans The xx, Baby Keem, Turnstile, Death Cab for Cutie, Clipse, Wet Leg, GloRilla, Lucy Dacus, Tinashe, and dozens more artists across seven stages, alongside the festival’s signature Wine Lands, Beer Lands, and GastroMagic food areas.
Outside Lands 2026 Tickets
Outside Lands 2026 is officially sold out. For reference, this year’s passes were priced at:
| Pass Type | Price |
| 3-Day GA | From $445 + fees |
| 3-Day GA+ | From $699 |
| 3-Day VIP | From $1,150 |
| Golden Gate Club | From $4,895 |
If you don’t already have a ticket, check the official tickets page for any last-minute releases or resale, and be cautious of inflated third-party listings once passes sell out.
Outside Lands 2026 Bag Policy
Outside Lands runs one of the stricter clear-bag policies on the festival circuit. The following are allowed:
- Backpacks and bags made of clear plastic, clear vinyl, or clear PVC
- Small bags, fanny packs, or purses up to 6″ x 8″ x 3″ — these don’t need to be clear
- Empty hydration packs with a bladder under 2.5 liters and no more than one additional pocket
Non-clear backpacks, suitcases, and rolling luggage are not permitted inside the festival grounds. The festival’s own guidance is that attendees are best off coming essentially bag-free — which makes it worth sorting out where to leave anything you’re not allowed to bring before you head into the park.
Getting to Golden Gate Park
Public transit is by far the easiest way in, since parking near the park is extremely limited during the festival:
- Official festival shuttle: a pre-paid, round-trip coach service runs from the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (near BART, Muni, and Caltrain at Civic Center) to the festival’s south entrance, from 11:00 AM until an hour after music ends each night
- Muni: the N Judah and 5 Fulton lines both serve the festival area; a 5X Fulton Express also runs from the park to Civic Center BART each night
- BART: connect to Muni or the festival shuttle at Civic Center Station
- Private shuttles: additional pickup points, such as the Marina District, run scheduled departures throughout the day for a fee
Where to Stay for Outside Lands
Neighborhoods near the park’s Muni lines — the Inner Sunset, Richmond District, and Haight-Ashbury — put you within a short ride of the festival gates. Downtown and Union Square give easier access to the official shuttle pickup at Civic Center, at the cost of a longer commute into the park itself. Book early: San Francisco hotel rates rise noticeably during festival weekend.
FAQ About Outside Lands 2026
Outside Lands 2026 runs Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
No, Outside Lands 2026 is officially sold out. Check the official tickets page for any last-minute releases or resale, and avoid inflated third-party listings.
Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and The Strokes headline, with The xx, Baby Keem, Turnstile, Death Cab for Cutie, and dozens more artists across seven stages.
Only clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC backpacks and bags, plus small non-clear bags up to 6″ x 8″ x 3″, are allowed. Non-clear backpacks and rolling luggage are not permitted.
The official festival shuttle runs from Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, or take the Muni N Judah or 5 Fulton lines, both of which serve the festival area directly.
Radical Storage has dozens of luggage storage locations throughout San Francisco, so you can comply with the festival’s strict bag policy without leaving your belongings behind at your hotel.
Luggage Storage for Outside Lands 2026
With only clear bags allowed inside Golden Gate Park, Radical Storage gives you somewhere safe to leave everything else. Storage points are spread across San Francisco, including near Muni and BART stations on the way to the festival.
Rates are fixed regardless of bag size, every item is insured up to $3,000, and booking takes just a couple of minutes online.
