Outside Lands 2026 announces Golden Gate Park lineup led by Charli XCX, The Strokes, Rufus Du Sol

A three-day return to Golden Gate Park

Outside Lands has announced its 2026 edition, scheduled for Aug. 7–9 in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The festival’s first confirmed top-line names include Charli XCX, The Strokes and Rufus Du Sol, positioning the weekend around a mix of pop, guitar-driven rock and electronic headliners. Death Cab for Cutie is also listed among the billed performers, adding a prominent indie-rock fixture to the program.

What the initial bill signals about the booking strategy

The early lineup points to a familiar Outside Lands approach: pairing widely recognizable headliners with a broad, multi-genre undercard aimed at discovery across rock, electronic, hip-hop and indie. Beyond the headlining tier, the announced roster includes a range of established and newer acts such as The xx, Baby Keem, Turnstile, Djo, Labrinth, Empire of the Sun, GloRilla, Clipse, Lucy Dacus, Ethel Cain, Wet Leg, Lane 8, Boris Brejcha, Boys Noize, Dijon, Mariah the Scientist, The Story So Far and Geese.

• Rock and indie representation includes names such as The Strokes, The xx, Death Cab for Cutie, Turnstile and Wet Leg.

• Electronic programming is led by Rufus Du Sol and extends to artists including Lane 8, Boris Brejcha and Boys Noize.

• Hip-hop and R&B appear in the mix through acts such as Baby Keem, GloRilla, Clipse and Mariah the Scientist.

Stages and experiences: SOMA and Grass Lands return

Organizers have confirmed the return of SOMA, the festival’s dance-focused stage, which is expected to feature DJ-led sets alongside electronic live performances. Grass Lands, the festival’s cannabis-oriented area, is also slated to return for 2026. Outside Lands has continued to frame itself as a combined music-and-experiences event, with additional on-site programming built around food and beverage offerings alongside music across multiple stages.

Outside Lands is set for Aug. 7–9, 2026, in Golden Gate Park, continuing its multi-genre format across several stages and on-site experience areas.

Ticket sales: new presales, published tiers and timing

Ticketing for 2026 includes multiple presale paths ahead of the general on-sale. A loyalty presale for returning buyers and a broader presale for registered fans are scheduled before general tickets become available. Three-day general admission passes start at $445 plus fees, with higher tiers offered for GA+, VIP and premium club access. Payment-plan options have also been announced for qualifying purchases.

What comes next

Additional details typically released closer to the festival include daily lineups, set times, festival maps and transportation guidance. For now, the announcement establishes the event’s dates, venue and a substantial portion of its artist bill, setting the framework for one of San Francisco’s largest annual music weekends in 2026.