Outside Lands 2026 Lineup Revealed: Charli xcx, Rüfüs Du Sol Among Headliners

The annual San Francisco music festival announces nearly 90 acts for the 3-day event in August 2026.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 7:37pm by Ben Kaplan

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Organizers of the Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park have announced the lineup for the 2026 event, which is set to take place from August 7-9. The headliners include Charli xcx, Rüfüs Du Sol, and The Strokes, along with other acts like The xx, Baby Keem, and Turnstile. Tickets for the 18th annual festival will go on sale starting March 3 for loyalty and Chase cardholder presales, followed by general ticket sales on March 5.

Why it matters

Outside Lands has become one of San Francisco's premier music events, drawing over 200,000 attendees annually to Golden Gate Park. The festival's diverse lineup and continued popularity highlight the city's vibrant music scene and its ability to attract top talent from across the music industry.

The details

The 2026 Outside Lands Music Festival will feature nearly 90 acts performing over the course of the three-day event. In addition to headliners Charli xcx, Rüfüs Du Sol, and The Strokes, the lineup includes The xx, Baby Keem, Turnstile, Djo, Empire of the Sun, and Dijon. Organizers note that the schedule of performance dates and times will be released closer to the event.

  • The Outside Lands Music Festival is scheduled to take place from Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, 2026.
  • Loyalty presale and Chase cardholder presale tickets will go on sale beginning Tuesday, March 3 at 12 PM.
  • General tickets will go on sale beginning at 12 PM on Thursday, March 5.

The players

Outside Lands Music Festival

An annual music festival held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, now in its 18th year and drawing over 200,000 attendees annually.

Charli xcx

An English singer-songwriter who is one of the headlining acts for the 2026 Outside Lands festival.

Rüfüs Du Sol

An Australian electronic music trio that is also a headliner for the 2026 Outside Lands festival.

The Strokes

An American rock band that is the third headliner announced for the 2026 Outside Lands festival.

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What’s next

Organizers are expected to release a schedule of performance dates and times for the 2026 Outside Lands festival closer to the event dates.

The takeaway

The diverse and high-profile lineup for the 2026 Outside Lands Music Festival underscores San Francisco's enduring appeal as a destination for live music and its ability to attract top talent from across the industry.