Outside Lands Unveils Massive 2026 Lineup

Charli xcx, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and The Strokes to headline 3-day festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park

Mar. 3, 2026 at 6:48pm by Ben Kaplan

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The 2026 Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco has announced a star-studded lineup featuring pop superstar Charli xcx, acclaimed electronic trio RÜFÜS DU SOL, and Grammy-winning rock band The Strokes as headliners. The 3-day festival will also feature performances from Modest Mouse, The xx, Clipse, Baby Keem, Turnstile, and many other top artists across multiple genres.

Why it matters

Outside Lands is one of the most anticipated annual music events in the Bay Area, drawing tens of thousands of fans to Golden Gate Park. The diverse 2026 lineup reflects the festival's commitment to showcasing both established acts and up-and-coming talent, providing an eclectic experience for attendees.

The details

The complete Outside Lands 2026 lineup includes Charli xcx, RÜFÜS DU SOL, The Strokes, Modest Mouse, The xx, Clipse, Baby Keem, Turnstile, GRIZTRONICS (Subtronics + GRiZ), Djo, Dijon, Labrinth, Empire of the Sun, Death Cab for Cutie, GloRilla, Ethel Cain, Lucy Dacus, and many others. Tickets go on sale to the general public on March 5, with presale options available for loyal fans and Chase cardholders starting on March 3 and 4.

  • Outside Lands 2026 will take place August 7-9 in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
  • Tickets go on sale to the general public at noon on March 5.
  • The Loyalty Presale begins at noon on March 3, with fans required to register by 11am that day.
  • The Ranger Presale runs from noon on March 4 through 11:45am on March 5, with fans required to sign up by 4pm on March 3.
  • The Chase cardholder presale runs from noon on March 3 through 11:45am on March 5.

The players

Outside Lands

An annual music festival held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, featuring a diverse lineup of top artists across multiple genres.

Allen Scott

Co-founder of Outside Lands and president of concerts and festivals for Another Planet Entertainment.

Charli xcx

A pop superstar set to headline the 2026 Outside Lands festival.

RÜFÜS DU SOL

An acclaimed electronic music trio headlining the 2026 Outside Lands festival.

The Strokes

A Grammy-winning rock band headlining the 2026 Outside Lands festival.

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What they’re saying

“Every year, we strive to deliver a lineup that excites and surprises — letting fans see their favorites while discovering new music. The experience at Outside Lands is just as much about unexpected moments and fresh discoveries as it is about our incredible headliners.”

— Allen Scott, Co-founder of Outside Lands and president of concerts and festivals for Another Planet Entertainment

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Outside Lands festival go on sale to the general public at noon on March 5. Fans can also take advantage of presale options starting on March 3 and 4 for loyal attendees and Chase cardholders.

The takeaway

The stacked 2026 Outside Lands lineup showcases the festival's ability to consistently deliver a diverse array of top musical acts, cementing its status as one of the premier summer music events in the Bay Area and beyond.