CITY HALL

About

Outside Lands City Hall was introduced in 2024 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Winter of Love, which marked the first same-sex marriage ceremonies in the U.S. at San Francisco’s City Hall.

This year, City Hall is moving to The Mission in Hellman Hollow, bringing a fresh setting to one of Outside Lands’ most beloved traditions. More unforgettable "I Do's" reimagined with the same energy and heart.

Whether you’re making it official for the first time or renewing your vows, there are now even more ways to say yes including a once-in-a-lifetime package to get married on the iconic Lands End Stage.

Every ceremony continues to support something bigger: a donation from each package benefits Lambda Legal, helping advance LGBTQ+ rights and equality nationwide.

Ceremony Packages

Lands End Ceremony Package

TIE THE KNOT

Take center stage and say “I do” in one of the most unforgettable wedding experiences imaginable. The Lands End Ceremony Package invites you to exchange vows on the iconic main stage of Outside Lands, standing before a crowd of up to 50,000 festivalgoers in the heart of Golden Gate Park.

As the music pauses and all eyes turn to you, celebrate your love in a once-in-a-lifetime moment surrounded by the energy, joy, and magic of the festival. Your ceremony will be professionally captured by a festival photographer, creating timeless images from an extraordinary day.

This is more than a wedding, it’s a headline moment in your love story.

Package Details

Outside Lands City Hall Ceremony on the Lands End Stage
Wedding officiant
Ceremony photographer
First Dance at Lands End Stage Soundboard
Two (2) hour reception at the Lands End soundboard immediately following ceremony for up to 20 guests (complimentary alcoholic and non-alocholic beverages)
Just Married golf cart ride
Boutonniere, Bouquet or Flower Crown from Flower Lands (2 total items)
Wedding announcement on the Main Stage screens
Wedding cupcakes (serves 20)
Champagne Toast (4 bottles total)
Commemorative certificate
Small size festival locker (day of reservation only)
Two (2) Outside Lands drink vouchers
City Hall concierge
Paperwork processing support (marriage license)
Option to purchase festival tickets for day of City Hall reservation

The Mission Ceremony Package

TIE THE KNOT

Say I do in the heart of The Mission, the newly reimagined home of City Hall at Outside Lands. This vibrant new setting brings all the love, energy, and spirit of the festival to your ceremony.

Whether you're tying the knot, renewing your vows, or celebrating your love story your way, The Mission package includes a personalized ceremony, commemorative keepsakes, and access to a one-of-a-kind backdrop surrounded by the sights, sounds, and joy of Outside Lands.

Package Details

Outside Lands City Hall Ceremony Wedding officiant
Ceremony photographer
Commemorative certificate
Small size festival locker (day of reservation only)
Two (2) Outside Lands drink vouchers
City Hall concierge
Paperwork processing support (marriage license)

FAQs

What’s included in my booking?

The Outside Lands City Hall Ceremony booking comes with the following:

Reserved time slot
Wedding officiant to perform non-denominational ceremony
Wedding photographer to capture your special moment (will be sent post-festival)
Commemorative festival wedding certificate
Dedicated viewing for guests (to be cleared between reservations)
Small size festival locker (for the day of the reservation only)
Two (2) drink tokens to be redeemed for post-ceremony toast (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available; must be 21+ for alcoholic beverages)
Dedicated City Hall concierge (love@sfoutsidelands.com)

Do I have to buy a festival ticket?

Yes. A booking at Outside Lands City Hall is not a festival ticket. Festival tickets must be purchased separately to access Outside Lands and Outside Lands City Hall. If you were unable to purchase festival tickets, you may purchase tickets with the confirmation of your City Hall ceremony package by reaching out to love@sfoutsidelands.com. For more information on festival tickets, please visit our tickets page.

Do I need to bring anything?

Legal unions and recommitment ceremonies only. Participants must provide a marriage license for legal unions or a copy of marriage certificate for recommitment ceremonies. To obtain a valid marriage license, you must make an appointment with the County Clerk. California is a while you wait state, where you can obtain your marriage license on the same day as your appointment. For more information on obtaining your marriage license, please visit https://www.sf.gov/get-marriage-license.

I reserved a time slot – what happens next?

After your registration is complete, a concierge will reach out to the email address used for the reservation to discuss your ceremony and answer any questions or concerns.

How long will the ceremony take?

Reservations will be fifteen minutes in length from arrival to departure. The officiant will be present to do the declaration of intent, ring exchange and pronouncement. If you would like to write your own vows, you are welcome to do so. Each ceremony will be about five minutes long.

I changed my mind– can I get a refund?

All reservations for Outside Lands City Hall are non-refundable.

I have more questions.

Please reach out to our dedicated Outside Lands City Hall team at love@sfoutsidelands.com for any additional questions.

What can I bring with me?

Please refer to the bag policy and “not approved” items list on our Info page.

Is Outside Lands City Hall affiliated with San Francisco City Hall?

No, Outside Lands City Hall exists for 3 days only, in the heart of Golden Gate Park, during the festival weekend. There is no affiliation with or relationship to the iconic San Francisco City Hall, from where we drew inspiration for the name.