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Outside Lands 2026 Returns With a Stacked Electronic Lineup

Outside Lands is officially locked in for August 7–9, 2026, and while the festival spans rock, hip-hop, and pop, this year’s lineup makes one thing clear, electronic music will dominate Golden Gate Park.

Set against the sprawling fields of Golden Gate Park, the three-day San Francisco staple continues to evolve into a multi-genre powerhouse. But for dance music fans, 2026 is shaping up to be one of its strongest showings yet.

Electronic headliners include RÜFÜS DU SOL, whose live performances blur the line between indie and progressive house, and the explosive bass collaboration GRiZTRONICS, the high-energy fusion of Subtronics and GRiZ, that continues to tear through festival circuits.

RÜFÜS DU SOL, confirmed headliners for Outside Lands 2026.

Further down the lineup, the depth gets even stronger. Lane 8 brings his emotionally charged melodic house, while Boris Brejcha delivers his signature high-tech minimal edge. Ben Böhmer and Miss Monique round out a melodic and progressive presence that should hit perfectly as the fog rolls over the Polo Field.

GRiZTRONICS are happy together bringing bass-heavy energy to a packed crowd.

Even beyond the strictly “EDM” billing, crossover electronic acts such as Empire of the Sun and Labrinth add a dimension to the weekend.

Bass house and crossover energy arrive via Hyperbeam, while artists like Disco Lines, Sultan + Shepard, and It’s Murph continue Outside Lands’ push toward club-leaning sounds that translate seamlessly to large outdoor stages.

Outside Lands has grown far beyond a traditional rock festival over its 17-year run. The event now spans multiple areas of Golden Gate Park, including Lindley Meadow, Hellman Hollow, and the Polo Field, hosting more than 100 artists alongside 60+ local food vendors and large-scale art installations. The blend of music, culinary programming, and immersive experiences has helped it remain one of the West Coast’s most recognizable festival brands.

Golden Gate Park’s Polo Field filled with festivalgoers at Outside Lands.

Pre-sales for 2026 open on March 4, before general on-sale launches on March 5 at 12 p.m. PT. Ticket tiers range from GA to VIP and Golden Gate Club, with shuttle passes available for the full weekend here.

For electronic fans, Outside Lands 2026 isn’t just another multi-genre lineup, it’s a clear signal that dance music continues to command prime real estate at one of the country’s biggest urban festivals.