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Know Before You Go
Outside Lands is almost here! Whether you’re an old friend of Ranger Dave’s or a first-time festival goer, here’s what to know before you head to Golden Gate Park.
Getting to the Festival
There is NO general event parking available at the festival. Please leave your car at home. Parking in the surrounding neighborhoods is reserved for residents and strictly enforced. Attempting to park in surrounding neighborhoods may result in a ticket or tow.
Visit the Travel & Transport section of our Info page for more detailed information on Shuttle Passes, public transportation planning (Muni & BART), rideshare pick-up & drop-off locations, self-park bicycle parking & Lyft Bike stations, Lime scooter parking, road-closures and more.
Save your steps for the show and leave the trouble of reliable transportation to us! We offer prepaid, roundtrip 3-Day and Single Day Shuttle Passes from the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in Downtown San Francisco, with convenient drop off and pick up at the festival's South Gate.
Visit the Shuttles section of our Info page for pick-up and drop-off locations, departure times, and more!
San Francisco is a walkable city! Walking is a great way to get to the festival. Refer to the Entrance Gates section for information on the best gates to route to if you're arriving on foot.
Lyft is the official rideshare partner of Outside Lands. New to Lyft? Download the app & use code OSL26 to get 50% off your first two rides (max $10/ride).
*Subject to Lyft terms.
Request your ride to and from the official rideshare pick-up and drop-off locations below to avoid any issues.
Balboa & 30th Ave (adjacent to George Washington High School)
Irving St. between 25th and 27th Avenue
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Venue & Ticket Information
Check out the Festival Map below and on the Outside Lands 2026 app for entrances, stages, food, drink, merch, activations, restrooms and more.
Help us to help you enjoy the festival by only bringing the following types and size bags. Reserve a locker to stash your bag safely all festival long!
Backpacks and bags made of clear plastic, clear vinyl, or clear PVC
Small bags, fanny-packs, purses up to 6” x 8” x 3” (do not have to be clear)
Empty dedicated hydration packs with a bladder capacity of under 2.5L/150 in. and no more than one additional pocket.
Standard size backpacks with hydration bladders will not be permitted.
Please visit the prohibited items list on our Info page for the full list of prohibited items.
2026 Outside Lands Festival Box Office Hours
Golden Gate Park – Marx Meadow Located at 25th Ave & Fulton
Wednesday, 8/5 – 1pm - 7pm
Thursday, 8/6 – 1pm - 7pm
Friday, 8/7 – 10am – 9pm
Saturday, 8/8 – 10am – 9pm
Sunday, 8/9 – 10am – 8pm
Your wristband is your ticket!
Tickets purchased prior to July 28, 2026:
Tickets that were purchased prior to July 28, 2026 have been shipped in the form of wristbands to the mailing address provided at the time of purchase.
If you have not received a tracking number by Monday, August 3, 2026, please get in touch with Front Gate Tickets ASAP through their website.
Tickets purchased after July 28, 2026:
Any tickets purchased after July 28, 2026 must be picked up in person at the Box Office in Golden Gate Park (located at 25th Ave & Fulton) during its posted hours.
A valid, government-issued ID is required for pickup.
Review our Do’s and Don’ts to keep your wristband safe!
DO put on and register your wristband before arriving at the festival gates so it is visible and ready to scan.
DON’T take it off – wristbands are non-transferable and non-exchangeable. It cannot be loosened, so please be careful to allow breathing room when putting it on.
DO take care of your wristband and treat it like cash – it’s your ticket! Wristbands will not be replaced if lost or stolen.
DON’T cut or twist any part of your wristband, it will fray (cut wristbands will NOT be reissued for any reason).
DO shower with it, it's waterproof!
All Ticket Holders
Line up to enter the festival from the north side at 26th & Fulton to access the North Gate.
Line up to enter the festival from the south side at Martin Luther King Jr. & Metson to access the South Gate.
There is a designated ADA Entrance at 36th Ave & JFK.
Review the festival map and note which entrance is best for your ticket type.
Please note, same-day re-entry is not allowed. You may enter the festival gates once each day. However, if you absolutely must leave the festival for an emergency or serious matter and intend to return the same day, you must speak with a Supervisor at any festival entrance/exit BEFORE LEAVING to be scanned out.
Line up to enter the festival from the north side at 26th & Fulton to access the North Gate.
Line up to enter the festival from the south side at Martin Luther King Jr. & Metson to access the South Gate.
There is a designated ADA Entrance at 36th Ave & JFK.
Review the festival map and note which entrance is best for your ticket type.
Line up to enter the festival from the north side at 26th & Fulton to access the North Gate. The GA+ expedited entry is on the far left when you arrive at the North Gate.
Line up to enter the festival from the south side through the South VIP Gate on Martin Luther King Jr Drive (just west of the South Gate).
The VIP Entrance is located on the north side at 36th Ave & JFK Drive featuring a dedicated lane exclusively for Golden Gate Club members.
If you are taking the official Outside Lands Shuttle, for your convenience, there is a VIP Entrance on the south side located on Martin Luther King Jr Drive, west of the South Gate.
The VIP Entrance is located on the north side at 36th Ave & JFK Drive featuring a dedicated lane exclusively for Golden Gate Club members.
If you are taking the official Outside Lands Shuttle, for your convenience, there is a VIP Entrance on the south side located on Martin Luther King Jr Drive, west of the South Gate.
If you're arriving via one of our official Shuttles, you will be dropped off on the south side of Golden Gate Park (near Middle Dr & Metson Rd).
GA ticket holders will enter the show at the South Gate, and GA+, VIP & Golden Gate Club ticket holders will enter at the South VIP Gate on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (just west of the South Gate).
Don't miss your ride home! After the show, be sure to exit on the south side through the South Tunnel or Grass Lands exits for the shuttle pick-up. There are no shuttle drop-off or pick-up locations on the north side of the festival.
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Your GA ticket doesn't need anything beyond the gates above — no expedited entry or VIP lane applies to you.
More Info
Emergency exit and evacuation route signs are posted throughout the festival. Please remember to familiarize yourself with your nearest exit as you move around the festival site.
In case of emergency, listen to instructions and follow directions posted on the stage screens.
We strive to make Golden Gate Park as ADA-friendly as possible, including handicap parking, raised viewing areas, and wheelchair-friendly walkways.
For more information or festival weekend related requests, please see our Accessibility page or email access@sfoutsidelands.com.
Lost & Found is located at the Information Booth on the Polo Field across from Dolores'. Stop by to get your questions answered, check out the festival map, or just to say hi.
You can also access our online Lost & Found portal at sfoutsidelands.com/lost.
Keep your belongings safe and your phone charged all festival long when you reserve your 8" x 12" x 18" private locker, complete with a universal phone charger!
A stress-free Outside Lands awaits with unlimited access during the festival, plus the option to leave non-perishable items overnight.
Choose your location - lockers are located in GA, GA+ and VIP areas.
Outside Lands is cashless. Credit cards, debit cards, and digital methods of payment are accepted at all points of sale. *Grass Lands (a 21+ area) will still accept cash and will have ATMs.
General Info, Health & Safety
Get festival-ready with a few helpful tips from Ranger Dave & Ruth in their Ranger Handbook.
All the stages, all the acts: view and plan your perfect festival now in our official Outside Lands 2026 app, or on our Schedule page. The Outside Lands app is available for download on iPhone or Android.
The official Outside Lands 2026 app is here – create your personalized schedule, your own food (and wine!) lineup, explore the festival map, and more.
Be sure to turn on your notifications so you can stay updated before and during the festival.
Event staff, medical staff (Rock Medicine), security personnel, and law enforcement will be located throughout the site for the duration of the event to create a safe and secure environment for all festival attendees.
Visit the Health & Safety section of our Info page for more information on what to do in an emergency, how to find medical assistance, register for emergency alerts, and more.
We’ve got your guide to local favorites to visit before and after the show! Head to our Neighborhoods page to learn more about our neighbors to the north and south of the park in the Richmond & Sunset Districts.
Visit SF Travel for more info on all things San Francisco.
This year, Chase Freedom is showing up with The Cashback Club presented by Chase Freedom —open to all festival attendees! All Chase credit and debit cardholders get exclusive perks when using their card:
$10 off $100+ merch
$5 off $30+ food & drinks (excl. alcohol)
Terms apply. Member FDIC.
FAQs / Festival Information
FAQs / Festival Information
Still have more Outside Lands questions? We've got you covered! Visit our Info page for all the answers to your FAQs.
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