🎤 Outside Lands 2025: Your Ultimate Weekend Survival Guide
Dates: August 8–10, 2025 • Location: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Headliners to Know
Tyler, the Creator — headlining Saturday
Doja Cat — closing out Friday
Hozier — taking over Sunday
Over 110 artists across eight stages.
Must-Sees & Crowd Favorites
Vampire Weekend — Saturday, overlapping with Tyler
Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals — soulful high energy
Glass Animals, Jamie xx, Doechii — making waves this year
Don’t miss Beck with Symphony on Friday at 8:30 pm — major clash with Doja Cat’s set Reddit+15San Francisco Chronicle+15San Francisco Chronicle+15
Hidden Gems & Late Night Magic
Still Woozy — Bay Area talent & intimate vibes
Floating Points (Live), Black Coffee, Fujii Kaze, Thundercat — Night Shows across the city extending the festival’s energy
🍽️ Food + Drink Highlights
Food is as central to Outside Lands as the music. Expect over 95 restaurants, 52 cuisines, and themed zones like Taste of the Bay Area, Beer Lands, and Wine Lands
Don’t skip:
Local favorites from SF, like poke bowls, gourmet burgers, and fusion tacos
Cocktail Magic for whimsical mixology and thematic lounge vibes
Non‑alcoholic options, cannabis zones at Grass Lands, and a civic splash of pop‑up weddings and drag performances RedditWikipedia+4Wikipedia+4San Francisco Chronicle+4
🧢 Survival Style: What to Wear & Bring
What to Wear:
Layers are crucial – San Francisco sun by day, fog and chill by evening. Breathable tees + mid‑weight jacket recommended
Comfy shoes – festival terrain and walking between stages
Stylish cross-body or fanny pack for security
Sunglasses and hats for UV protection
What to Bring:
Portable charger – phone battery drains fast when organizing meetups or streaming music
Refillable water bottle – hydration stations are plentiful
Mini sunscreen – yes, even when it’s foggy
Light blanket or poncho – you never know if a drizzle or ground cooling kicks in
Screenshot set times and map in case cell service is unreliable
đź“ť Festival Pro Tips
Plan ahead around set conflicts, especially:
Friday: Doja Cat vs. Beck with Symphony
Saturday: Tyler, the Creator vs. Vampire Weekend
Sunday: Hozier, Anderson .Paak, and Jamie xx all overlapping
Arrive early for headline sets – moving between Lands End, Twin Peaks, SOMA, and Dolores can be slow
Strategize food breaks: avoid peak lines by hitting vendors when big acts are on stage
Designate meetup spots in advance – cell coverage is spotty sometimes under the fog and tree canopy
🌟 Why You’ll Love It
Outside Lands isn’t just a music festival—it’s a full-on immersive experience. You get a world-class lineup under eucalyptus trees, foodie-grade bites from local chefs, inventive cocktails, cannabis lounges, drag performances, and even on-site weddings. Whether you're reveling in Hozier’s soul or dancing through night shows with Floating Points, expect magic all weekend long