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Outside Lands is located within Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA.

August 8-10, 2025

Friday, August 8 - Sunday, August 10 

Festival Gates Open - 11:00AM 

Music Starts - 12:00PM 

Music Ends - 10:00PM

Yes. Stay tuned in the coming months for the official festival map.

Yes, the Outside Lands mobile app will launch in the coming months and will be available for iOS and for Android.

Yes, Outside Lands is an all ages event. We strive to make Outside Lands a safe and unforgettable experience for each and every attendee.

While we would prefer that fans come bag free, we realize that is not always possible. Help us 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.

Yes! Private storage lockers will be available to reserve in GA, GA+ and VIP areas in the coming months, stay tuned for more info.

Not Permitted:

• 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)

• Any item management deems a safety hazard

In general, re-entry is not allowed. You may enter the festival gates once each day. However, if you absolutely must leave the festival for an emergency or serious matter and intend to return the same day, you must speak with a Supervisor at any festival entrance/exit BEFORE LEAVING to be scanned out.

The Mission (formerly known as Eco Lands) is Outside Lands’ cause-oriented space within the festival, dedicated to helping patrons discover, learn more about and get involved with local, difference-making organizations. Stay tuned for more information on our 2025 cause and non-profit partners. 

Each year we work with Clean Vibes and the San Francisco Department of the Environment to achieve the highest possible waste diversion rates of any festival in the country. All of the single-use cups, plates, bowls, and utensils are 100% compostable at Outside Lands thanks to our sustainability partner Eco-Products. The festival also provides hydration stations throughout the park for filling your reusable drinking vessels.

Outside Lands diverted 89% of all waste from the landfill in 2024.

• Total Waste Produced — 320,974 pounds (160.49 tons)

• Total Waste Diverted — 284,514 pounds (142.26 tons)

Diversion Breakdown: 

• Compost - 95,460 pounds (47.73 tons)

• Recycling/Reuse 189,054 pounds (94.53 tons)

• Landfill 36,460 pounds (18.23 tons)

Outside Lands Works is a charitable program that invests in the cultural vitality of the Bay Area. We support local non-profit music and arts education programs serving underprivileged communities while simultaneously focusing resources and attention to various issues impacting our community. Over the past 5 years, Outside Lands Works has donated more than $1 million to local organizations.

Check out our Ranger Handbook, a friendly guide to having an outstanding Outside Lands weekend.

For all ticketing questions and concerns, please contact Front Gate Tickets’ customer service through their website. This includes any questions regarding purchase, address changes, confirmation emails, shipping info, etc.

For your 3-Day ticket, you will only receive ONE ticket (in wristband form) that you will wear each day to grant you access into the festival. Thus, if you choose to sell your 3-Day ticket, you must sell all three days. This is due to the tickets being in wristband form. It cannot be removed once put on, and any loose wristbands will be confiscated. Any wristbands that have been tampered with will be void and you will not be given access to the festival.

If you need someone else to pick up your wristband from will call, please get in touch with Front Gate Tickets through their website to add an alternate pick up name to the order.

Children under the age of 2 do not need a wristband to get into the festival.

We can only guarantee ticket validity for purchases made through our official vendor, Front Gate Tickets, via the tickets page of our website.

Please contact our ticket provider, Front Gate Tickets, through their website.

Refunds are available only in the event if Outside Lands is rescheduled or entirely canceled. Your tickets will be refunded if purchased through our Outside Lands authorized ticket vendor, Front Gate Tickets. We cannot verify the policies of third party ticket resellers.

Outside Lands partners with some of the best restaurants and food trucks the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer. A full list of diverse food vendors on our Taste of the Bay Area lineup will be published before the festival. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options will be available.

Yes. We will have a variety of vendors that will sell vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free food items.

There are water refill stations located throughout the festival. Play your part by bringing a reusable container for free refills to stay hydrated all weekend.

Golden Gate Park is completely tobacco free!

Outside Lands is not a camping festival and you cannot sleep in Golden Gate park or your vehicle. No exceptions.

Due to the rough terrain within Golden Gate Park, strollers are NOT permitted at Outside Lands.

You may bring in medical prescriptions as long as your name is clearly on the prescription label and you have a valid ID. Names on the prescription must match your valid ID.

Outside Lands is cashless. Credit cards, debit cards, and digital methods of payment are accepted at all points of sale.

*Grass Lands (a 21+ area) will still accept cash and will have ATMs.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately 30 minutes from the festival site. Oakland International Airport (OAK) is approximately 50 minutes from the festival site.

San Francisco is home to a little bit of everything, including signature arts and culture. Learn more about the city by visiting our Neighborhoods page.

Whether you're a first time visitor or a long-time local, San Francisco Travel is the place to find out about all things San Francisco. Visit SF Travel for more info.

Yes! United Airlines® is proud to be the official airline of Outside Lands, and is offering discounted travel for festival attendees coming from way outside the Bay Area. United is also proud to help you travel more sustainably by using biofuel and investing in carbon reduction initiatives. To receive a discount on your United flight, simply visit united.com/meetingtravel and enter the code ZQW3900133 or book directly here . 

Valid travel dates are 7/31/25 - 8/16/25. Check back for additional information on booking your trip on United Airlines, our official airline partner. Get more info here.

Hotel Zelos

Hotel Zelos is a stylish urban escape in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Perched five floors above the lively city streets in a striking historic building, it offers a sophisticated stay with easy access to everything The City has to offer. Home to Dirty Habit, an inviting open-air dining destination, Zelos is also within walking distance of other top restaurants, shopping, and everyday essentials. And with Powell Street Station just steps away, getting to the festival is effortless.

Hotel Zelos is proud to be the official hotel partner of Outside Lands 2025. Book Now to receive 15% off our Best Available Rate  

Hotel Zelos - Outside Lands 2025

Hotel Zetta

Hotel Zetta is a dynamic blend of bold design and playful energy, where creative touches and thoughtful details bring new life to every space. With a prime downtown location, modern yet inviting guestrooms, and vibrant social hubs like the chic lobby lounge and the ever-active Playroom, Zetta is the perfect place to refresh and recharge between sets at Outside Lands 2025.

Hotel Zetta is proud to be the official hotel partner of Outside Lands 2025. Book Now to receive 15% off our Best Available Rate

Hotel Zetta - Outside Lands 2025

Hotel Zeppelin

Hotel Zeppelin channels San Francisco’s counterculture spirit with a bold, unapologetic take on modern hospitality. Housed in a historic building just steps from Union Square and three miles from the Outside Lands main gate, Zeppelin embraces the city’s progressive energy and creative edge. With a design inspired by rule-breakers and revolutionaries, it’s a place where guests can push boundaries, stand out, or simply tune-in and unwind.

Hotel Zeppelin is proud to be the official hotel partner of Outside Lands 2025. Book Now to receive 15% off our Best Available Rate

Hotel Zeppelin - Outside Lands 2025

You can enter the festival via the Main Gate (on JFK near 30th Ave) or South Gate (on Middle Dr & Metson Rd).

There is a designated ADA Entrance at 36th Ave & JFK.

For GA+ Passholders: The GA+ expedited entry is located at 30th Ave & JFK Drive. You can also enter through the South VIP entrance at Martin Luther King Jr Drive, adjacent to the South Gate.

For VIP and Golden Gate Club Passholders: The Main VIP Entrance is located at 36th Ave & JFK Drive featuring a dedicated lane exclusively for Golden Gate Club Members. For those of you taking the Shuttle, there is also a VIP Entrance located at Martin Luther King Jr Drive, adjacent to the South Gate, for your convenience.

Outside Lands is proud to offer a pre-paid shuttle service from the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in the heart of San Francisco to the south entrance of Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park. The shuttles are coach-style buses that offer a comfortable ride to and from the festival each day. Shuttle passes will go on sale in July.

Outside Lands will offer free self-park bicycle parking areas located at the eastern and southern portions of the festival site. Bike parking is available during festival hours.

Need a ride to Outside Lands? Bay Wheels has you covered with a special Bay Wheels station on JFK Drive, just east of Transverse Drive – right near the festival’s main entrance. On-site valets will make sure there’s an open dock for you to park when you roll up to the festival, and a bike when you’re ready to head home.

You can enter the festival on foot via the Main Gate (on JFK near 30th Ave) or South Gate (on Middle Dr & Metson Rd). If you have VIP or Golden Gate Club tickets, the Main VIP Entrance is on the North side, located on 36th Ave. & JFK Drive. 

There is also a VIP Entrance located at Martin Luther King Jr Drive, adjacent to the South Gate, for your convenience. 

There is a designated ADA Entrance at 36th Ave & JFK.

Parking is not available at the festival grounds and is extremely limited in the surrounding neighborhoods. We do not recommend you drive to the festival and recommend you take alternative methods of transportation.

If you must drive, be aware of various parking restrictions in nearby neighborhoods, especially along Fulton, Lincoln, La Playa, and Lower Great Highway. Overnight parking of vehicles taller than 7ft or longer than 12ft any day, street cleaning and 72-hour prohibition violations may result in tickets and towing. Also be cognizant of impinging on driveways and handicap access ramps. The SF Department of Parking and Traffic is on high alert during this period of time.

Lyft is the official rideshare partner of Outside Lands.

Official rideshare pick-up and drop-off locations are: 

• Balboa & 30th Avenue (adjacent to George Washington High School) 

• Irving St. between 25th and 27th Avenue 

Requesting your ride to and from these locations will help you avoid any issues.

Friendly reminder: You can schedule rides to and from the event in the Lyft app up to an hour before you need your ride!

If you’re planning on getting dropped off at Outside Lands, please know that some streets will be congested or closed entirely to traffic. You can expect nearby streets to be especially congested before and after the event. For this reason, we suggest you get dropped off several blocks north or south of the park. We recommend Geary Blvd or Balboa St to the north, or Irving Street to the south. 

The SFMTA’s Slow Streets program is designed to limit through traffic on certain residential streets and allow them to be used as a shared space for people traveling by foot and by bicycle. There are several slow streets in the immediate area, which will further impact vehicular traffic.

Visit our Neighborhood 311 page for more info.

Rock Medicine will be on-site to help you with any type of medical problem. Rock Medicine has been providing free medical care at concerts and festivals since 1973. Head to the nearest medical tent on the Polo Field or in McLaren Pass or look for a festival staff member if you need assistance.

Event staff, security personnel and law enforcement will be located throughout the site for the duration of the event to create a safe and secure environment for all festival attendees. Security headquarters are located West of Marx Meadow. If you have an EMERGENCY, find a staff member with a radio or go to the closest information, medical tent or entrance gate for assistance. Be ready to convey the nature and details of the incident.

We strive to make Golden Gate Park as ADA-friendly as possible, including handicap parking, raised viewing areas, and wheelchair-friendly walkways. 

For more information or festival weekend related requests, please see our accessibility page or email access@sfoutsidelands.com. 

If you are requesting a Sign Language interpreter, please make your requests at least 30 days in advance of the festival dates to ensure availability and to allow for adequate preparation. We will attempt to arrange an interpreter on shorter notice, but cannot guarantee availability.

Outside Lands is committed to providing an inclusive experience for all guests. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback to improve any issues you may encounter and to increase accessibility to our event and website experiences.

If at any time you have specific questions or concerns about the accessibility of our festival, or a particular Outside Lands web page, please contact us at "info at sfoutsidelands dot com". If you do encounter an accessibility issue with our web pages please be sure to specify the web page in your email, and we will make all reasonable efforts to make that page accessible for you.

Outside Lands is committed to facilitating the accessibility and usability of our festival website for all people with disabilities. Outside Lands is currently in the process of implementing the relevant portions of the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level AA (WCAG 2.0 AA) as its web accessibility standard.

For more information regarding jobs at Outside Lands, please contact info@sfoutsidelands.com.

Outside Lands is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons. Our policy aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee is the subject of discrimination of any kind. Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Join the Outside Lands volunteer team as a General Festival Volunteer or a Clean Vibes Volunteer, and secure free admission to the festival! 

Work with your friends, schedule your shifts around your favorite performances, and, in addition to free admission to the festival, gain experience being a part of Outside Lands! Applications fill up fast, so don’t delay. 

Sign up here to be notified when our General Festival Volunteer application goes live. 

Apply to be a Clean Vibes Volunteer here.

​​Visit our PRESS page to find press application details, our latest press releases, festival and producer logos and Outside Lands festival images for press use. For any additional questions, please contact our festival PR team at press@sfoutsidelands.com.

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. To purchase your festival ticket, please visit our tickets page.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

No, Outside Lands City Hall is a wedding venue that 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.

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

• Reserved time slot (15 min) 

• Wedding officiant to perform non-denominational ceremony 

• Wedding photographer to capture your special moment (will be sent post-festival)

• Wedding lounge to freshen up equipped with toiletries and light refreshments (bottled water, personal care items, mirror, area to change, etc) 

• Commemorative festival wedding certificate 

• Limited, dedicated seating for guests (to be cleared between reservations) 

• Small size festival locker (for the day of the reservation only) 

• 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)

• Ceremony space inspired by the city’s botanical beauty and civic architecture

Do you operate a restaurant, pop-up, or food business located in the San Francisco Bay Area? If so, apply to join the Outside Lands 2025 food lineup by filling out the form linked here by March 31st, 2025.