Prepare for a fantastic experience at Outside Lands with set times and all the essential info needed ahead of the festival weekend.
Established in San Francisco in 2008 by Another Planet Entertainment, Starr Hill, and Superfly, Outside Lands maintains a cherished tradition of bringing a multi-faceted experience to Golden Gate Park annually. The festival continues its mission to bring music of all kinds to the Bay Area this year on August 9-11, in turn attracting attendees both locally and beyond.
Known for bringing a range of artists varying in genre, Outside Lands attendees can expect to hear anything from rock bands and pop artists to rappers and electronic artists. This year’s edition is carrying on with that tradition, with headliners including Sabrina Carpenter, The Killers, The Postal Service, Chris Lake, Jungle, Gryffin, Kaytranada, and Grace Jones. Additionally, the stacked undercard features Chappell Roan and a flurry of house and techno artists on the SOMA stage like Marsh, SIDEPIECE, Dusky, and The Blessed Madonna.
Outside Lands will also bring a dynamic experience once again with vendors, food trucks, the giant Ranger Dave installation, and more. Additionally, attendees can expect a sunny weekend and plenty of accessible public transportation to the festival.
To help get you prepped for the weekend ahead, we’ve compiled all the essential info you’ll need to have a great experience at Outside Lands, so be sure to check it all out and plan accordingly!
Outside Lands 2024 – Essential Info:
Dates: August 9-11, 2024
Hours: 12pm-10pm, daily
Venue Address: Golden Gate Park
Tickets: Purchase HERE
Outside Lands 2024 – Set Times:
Outside Lands 2024 – Festival and Parking Maps:
Coming soon!
Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, during this festival season, many have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers, and it’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at Outside Lands.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Outside Lands 2024 – Do’s & Don’ts:
Bag Policy
While festival organizers would prefer that fans come bag free, they realize that is not always possible. Help them to help you enjoy the festival by only bringing the following types and size bags:
- Backpacks and bags made of clear plastic, clear vinyl, or clear PVC
- Small bags, fanny-packs, purses up to 6” x 8” x 3” (do not have to be clear)
- Empty dedicated hydration packs with a bladder capacity of under 2.5L/150 in. and no more than one additional pocket.
- Standard-size backpacks with hydration bladders will not be permitted.
Prohibited Items
- Non-clear backpacks and bags larger than 6″ x 8″ x 3″
- Non-clear drawstring backpacks
- Weapons of any kinds (including pocket knives)
- Illegal substances
- Glow-sticks (glow bracelets and necklaces are permitted)
- Alcohol (will be sold at the festival)
- Glass or cans of ANY kind
- Video or audio recording equipment (including GoPros – no video recording will be allowed)
- Professional still camera equipment with a detachable lens longer than 2 inches, tripods, big zooms, or commercial use rigs
- Skateboards, scooters or personal motorized vehicles
- Bicycles (not allowed inside festival grounds)
- Strollers, wagons or carts of any kind
- Hammocks or slack lines
- Fireworks and explosives
- Instruments and laser pointers
- Umbrellas
- Selfie sticks of ANY kind, including GoPro sticks
- Spray paint, large markers or Aerosol cans
- Picnic baskets
- Coolers
- Liquids (excluding personal sized hand sanitizers, which will be permitted)
- Lawn furniture or any chairs with legs
- Large inflatables
- Tents
- Pets (except service animals)
- Drones
- Totems or flags
- Threatening signs or apparel
- American Indian Headdresses
- No illegal vending is permitted (no unauthorized or unlicensed vendors are allowed)
