Charlie XCX, Baby Keem, The Strokes to Headline Outside Lands Music Festival

Other headliners include Djo and Empire Of The Sun.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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The lineup for this year's Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco has been announced, with Charlie XCX, Baby Keem, and The Strokes set to headline the event. The festival will take place from August 7-9 in Golden Gate Park and will feature dozens of other artists such as Dijon, Rüfüs Du Sol, Glorilla, and Modest Mouse.

Why it matters

Outside Lands is one of the most anticipated music festivals in the San Francisco Bay Area, drawing large crowds and high-profile artists each year. The announcement of the 2026 headliners is sure to generate excitement and ticket sales for the event.

The details

The Outside Lands music festival will return to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco from August 7-9, 2026. This year's headliners include pop star Charlie XCX, rising rapper Baby Keem, and indie rock veterans The Strokes. Other notable acts scheduled to perform include Djo, Empire of the Sun, Glorilla, and Modest Mouse.

  • Presale tickets go on sale Wednesday, March 4th at 12pm.
  • General sale tickets go live on Thursday, March 5th at 12pm.

The players

Charlie XCX

An English singer-songwriter who had a breakout year in 2025 with the release of her 'brat' album and a performance at Coachella.

Baby Keem

An American rapper who recently released his critically acclaimed album 'Ca$ino' in February 2026.

The Strokes

An American indie rock band formed in New York City in the late 1990s, known for hits like 'Last Nite' and 'Reptilia'.

Outside Lands Music Festival

An annual music festival held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, featuring a diverse lineup of musical acts across multiple stages.

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What’s next

Presale tickets for the Outside Lands Music Festival will go on sale on Wednesday, March 4th at 12pm, with general sale tickets following on Thursday, March 5th at 12pm.

The takeaway

The announcement of the 2026 Outside Lands Music Festival lineup, featuring high-profile headliners like Charlie XCX, Baby Keem, and The Strokes, is sure to generate significant interest and ticket sales for one of San Francisco's most popular annual events.