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

August 11-13, 2023

Friday, August 11 and Saturday, August 12

Festival Gates Open - 11:00AM

Music Starts - 12:00PM

Music Ends - 10:00PM

Sunday, August 13

Festival Gates Open - 11:00AM

Music Starts - 12:00PM

Music Ends - 9:40PM

Yes! Download the Outside Lands mobile app 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.

Not Permitted:

• Non-clear backpacks and bags larger than 6"x8"x3"

• 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)

Plan out your day at the park. The full lineup and schedule, updated in real time, will be available in the Outside Lands mobile app and on the website.

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

Visit The Mission, an area in Speedway Meadow that provides an educational forum for sustainability and social consciousness, showcasing local community organizations. The festival provides hydration stations throughout the park for filling your reusable drinking vessels.

With the help of Clean Vibes, Outside Lands diverted 87% of all waste from the landfill in 2022. 

• Total Waste Produced — 358,433 lbs (179.22 tons) 

• Total Diverted — 310,773 lbs (155.39 tons)

Diversion Breakdown: 

• Compost - 108,960 lbs (54.48 tons)

• Recycling/Reuse 201,813 lbs (100.91 tons)

• Landfill 47,660 lbs (23.83 tons)

Outside Lands Works is a charitable fund that invests in the cultural vitality of the Bay Area through grants to regional music and arts education programs.

Learn More

Have the pleasure of living near Golden Gate Park? View our letter to neighbors here.

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.

​​2023 Outside Lands Festival Box Office Hours

Golden Gate Park – Marx Meadow (located at 25th & Fulton):

• Wednesday 8/9 - 1pm - 7pm 

• Thursday 8/10 - 1pm - 7pm 

• Friday 8/11 - 10am – 9pm 

• Saturday 8/12 - 10am – 9pm 

• Sunday 8/13 - 10am – 8pm

Wristbands that are purchased prior to July 29, 2023 will be shipped in the form of wristbands. Your wristband is your ticket. If you have not received a tracking number by the week of the festival, please get in touch with Front Gate Tickets through their website.

Any passes purchased after July 29, 2023 will be available for will call pick up. Box office location and hours located above.

DON’T take your wristband off. Wristbands are non-transferable and non-exchangeable. DO shower with it, it's waterproof! DO take care of your wristband and treat it like cash. Wristbands will not be replaced if lost or stolen. DON’T cut or twist any part of your wristband, it will fray (cut wristbands will NOT be reissued for any reason) Same day re-entry is not allowed. If you absolutely must leave the festival and need to return the same day, you must speak with a Supervisor at any festival entrance/exit BEFORE LEAVING to be scanned out.

Visit this page to register your wristband.

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 food vendors 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.

Yes! Reserve your GA, GA+ and VIP lockers here.

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.

Yes. Lost & found will be held at the Information Booth. You can also access our online Lost & Found portal here.

We recommend alternative methods of travel other than driving, including local shuttles, rideshares, MUNI, BART, walking, scooter, and bikes. 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. Skip the hassle and try another transportation mode to get to Outside Lands this year!

You can enter the festival 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.

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.

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. 

Shuttles begin running each day at 11 AM and run continuously all day with limited coverage from 5-8 PM. The last shuttle to the festival leaves Bill Graham Civic Auditorium at 8pm. Return shuttles run until one hour after the music ends each night.

BART will run service until around midnight on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Plan your specific trip using their Trip Planner. 

BART Parking is free after 3 PM on Friday and is free on Saturday and Sunday except for the Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose stations, which are not operated by BART. 

To save time and hassle, it is recommended you get a Clipper card in advance with round trip fare loaded. You can add Clipper to your mobile wallet and pay for BART fares with Google Pay and Apple Pay. All riders can immediately load funds through their wallet to their Clipper card.

Muni is a great way to get to and from Outside Lands. Muni provides multiple lines to Golden Gate Park from all over the city. SFMTA is providing extra service on the 5R Fulton bus (north of Golden Gate Park) and the N-Judah light rail line (south of the park).

Never taken Muni before? Check this quick start guide.

Plan your Muni trip on 511.org or Google Maps. You can check real-time Muni arrival information at Next Bus.

For more information visit SFMTA.com/OutsideLands.

If you experience or witness an incident, help make Muni a safe space for all by reporting it using the Muni Feedback form at SFMTA.com/MuniFeedback, the 311 mobile app or by calling 311. 

Non-English speakers should call 311 for language assisted reporting.

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 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.

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!

Visit our Neighborhood 311 page for more info.

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 ZNCM480542 or book directly here . 

Valid travel dates are 8/7/23 - 8/16/23. Check back for additional information on booking your trip on United Airlines, our official airline partner. Get more info at united.com/importantnotice.

Hotel Abri

Located in the heart of Union Square, Hotel Abri is the ideal home base for your Outside Lands experience. A modern urban oasis, with close proximity to the Powell Cable Car turnaround, MUNI and BART station, plus easy walking distance to a variety of restaurants, everything you need, pre or post Outside Lands, our Hotel Abri team has you covered.

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Hotel Zelos

Named one of the world’s top 500 hotels by Travel + Leisure, the centrally located Hotel Zelos is a sophisticated urban sanctuary within easy walking distance of San Francisco’s city center. This luxury boutique hotel occupies a beautiful historic building five floors above the bustling city streets of San Francisco. Showcasing one of The City’s only open air restaurants, Dirty Habit, the hotel is also within easy walking distance to many restaurants, grocery stores and shopping. Located steps from Powell Street Station for fast and convenient access to the festival! 

Hotel Zelos is proud to be the official hotel partner of Outside Lands 2023. Book Now to receive 15% off our Best Available Rate Hotel Zelos - Outside Lands 2023

Hotel Zetta

Effortlessly fusing sophisticated and cutting-edge aesthetics with state-of-the-art amenities, Hotel Zetta is an urban retreat which authentically connects with San Francisco’s famously unique cultural communities. Travelers visiting San Francisco for Outside Lands 2023 will find Hotel Zetta’s convenient downtown location, modern yet relaxed guestrooms, and chic lobby lounge and Playroom to be the ideal choice for recharging between shows! 

Hotel Zetta is proud to be the official hotel partner of Outside Lands 2023. Book Now to receive 15% off our Best Available Rate Hotel Zetta - Outside Lands 2023

Hotel Zeppelin

Hotel Zeppelin rebelliously celebrates the collision of San Francisco’s countercultural tradition with a mischievous approach to contemporary hospitality. Set in a historic San Francisco building moments from renowned Union Square and just 3 miles from the Outside Lands main gate, the hotel celebrates the city’s progressive mindset and transforms it into a living story with a revolutionary attitude. A mind-altering experience with a stylish delivery inspired by those who’ve broken the mold, Zeppelin defiantly invites our guests to do the same. 

Hotel Zeppelin is proud to be the official hotel partner of Outside Lands 2023. Book Now to receive 15% off our Best Available Rate Hotel Zeppelin - Outside Lands 2023

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 or look for a festival staff member if you need assistance.

Event staff, security personnel, law enforcement and mounted patrol will be located throughout the site for the duration of the event to create a safe and secure environment for all festival attendees. 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 special 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.

As always, there’s more to do and see, including:

• Visit Dolores’, our new open-air dance space for EVERYBODY, and a celebration of queer and trans communities and DIY venues that are vital to San Francisco’s culture. Featuring iconic programming from FAKE and GAY, OASIS, and Hard French.

• Check out the themed bars and perfectly blended entertainment of Cocktail Magic in its new location in Lindley Meadow. It’s more than double the size from 2022 and features all new stage programming, including culinary mash-ups, magic and legendary turntablists.

• Explore Wine Lands, now in McLaren Pass. Choose from over 100 wines and visit the natural wine bar AND a bar for bubbles.

• Do good at The Mission presented by Outside Lands Works in Hellman Hollow. Learn how local and national organizations make an impact and drive positive change in our Bay Area home

• Visit the Electric Bubble Tea Test in McLaren Pass, a transformative portal into a universe of music and mesmerizing artistry.  Experience co-branded art and giveaways, surprise DJ sets on the Grand Artique stage, and enter-to-win raffles of original art from Festisia x Young & Sick. 

• Champion sustainability and pick up The Festival Cup – our reusable 12oz steel everything goblet! This on-the-go companion is only $4 and accepted at bar locations sitewide for refilling your beer, wine, cocktail or water without the waste.

Join the Outside Lands volunteer team and gain free admission to the festival. Applications fill up fast, so don’t delay. 

All volunteer applications are currently closed for Outside Lands 2023.

View our PRESS page for press application, festival and producer logos and Outside Lands festival images for press use HERE. For any additional questions, please contact our festival PR team at press@sfoutsidelands.com. 

The Outside Lands 2023 food vendor application is now closed. Check back in early 2024 to apply for next year's event!