Inside scoop on Outside Lands
1. Ticket
Promoters expect more than 216,000 people to attend Outside Lands this year. The good news is you can still be one of them! As of press time, singleday and three-day general admission tickets were still available, but you’d better act fast as the festival has sold out every year by the time the gates have opened in Golden Gate Park. Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival: Friday-Sunday, Aug. 11-13. $149.50-$795. Polo Field, Lindley Meadow, Hellman Hollow and Marx Meadow in Golden Gate Park, S.F. www.sfoutsidelands.com
2. Lineup
Friday, Aug. 11: LANDS END 8:05-9:55 p.m. Gorillaz 6:15-7:25 p.m. A Tribe Called Quest 4:45-5:55 p.m. Little Dragon 3:25-4:15 p.m. Tove Lo 2:05-2:55 p.m. Dr. Octagon 12:45-1:35 p.m. Hundred Waters SUTRO 7:10-8:20 p.m. Fleet Foxes 5:40-6:40 p.m. Belle and Sebastian
4:20-5:10 p.m. Shovels & Rope 3-3:50 p.m. Rag’n’Bone Man 1:50-2:30 p.m. Hamilton Leithauser
12:25-1:10 p.m. Porches TWIN PEAKS 8:40-9:55 p.m. alt-J 6:50-7:50 p.m. Future Islands 5:15-6:05 p.m. Sleigh Bells 3:40-4:30 p.m. Electric Guest 2:05-2:55 p.m. Kali Uchus 12:40-1:20 p.m. Sam Dew PANHANDLE 7:50-8:35 p.m. RAC 6:05-6:45 p.m. SOHN 4:30-5:10 p.m. Noname 2:55-3:35 p.m. Grace Mitchell 1:20-2 p.m. Oliver Tree Noon-12:40 p.m. Berklee College of Music Saturday, Aug. 12: LANDS END 7:55-9:55 p.m. Metallica 6-7:10 p.m. Cage the Elephant 4:30-5:30 p.m. Royal Blood 3:10-4 p.m. Warpaint 1:50-2:40 p.m. Temples 12:30-1:20 p.m. San Fermin SUTRO
6:40-7:50 p.m. The Avett Brothers 5:10-6:10 p.m. Vance Joy 3:50-4:40 p.m. Dawes 2:30-3:20 p.m. Real Estate 1:15-2 p.m. Joseph Noon-12:45 p.m. John Moreland TWIN PEAKS
8:55-9:55 p.m. Empire of the Sun 5:20-6:20 p.m. Kaytranada 3:45-4:35 p.m. Thundercat 2:10-3 p.m. The Japanese House
12:40-1:25 p.m. Muna PANHANDLE
8:05-8:50 p.m. Bomba Estéreo 6:20-7 p.m. Foxygen 4:35-5:15 p.m. SU R V I V E 3-3:40 p.m. The Lemon Twigs 1:25-2:05 p.m. Mondo Cozmo Noon-12:40 p.m. Lawrence Sunday, Aug. 13: LANDS END 7:35-9:35 p.m. The Who 5:40-6:50 p.m. Lorde 4:10-5:10 p.m. Young the Giant 2:50-3:40 p.m. Bleachers 1:30-2:20 p.m. K.Flay 12:10-1 p.m. Lee Fields & the Expressions SUTRO
8:45-9:35 p.m. Solange 6:50-8 p.m. Rebelution 5:10-6 p.m. Action Bronson 3:50-4:40 p.m. James Vincent McMorrow 2:30-3:20 p.m. Maggie Rogers 1:15-2 p.m. Jacob Banks Noon-12:45 p.m. Mon Laferte TWIN PEAKS
8:25-9:35 p.m. Above & Beyond 6:40-7:40 p.m. ScHoolboy Q 5:05-5:55 p.m. Louis the Child 3:30-4:20 p.m. Sofi Tukker 2-2:45 p.m. Kamaiyah 12:40-1:20 p.m. Swet Shop Boys PANHANDLE 7:40-8:25 p.m. Goldroom 5:55-6:35 p.m. How To Dress Well 4:20-5 p.m. Khruangbin 2:45-3:25 p.m. Frenship 1:20-2 p.m. Marco Benevento Noon-12:40 p.m. The She’s * Set times are subject to change.
3. The House
There’s no better way to shake off San Francisco’s summer chill than dancing up a sweat to the world-class DJs holding court inside. The lineup: Brittany Sky, Brodinski, DJ Celeste Lear, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Tyme, DJ Umami, Frank Walker, Infinity Ink, Josh Wink, King Most, Motion Potion, No Regular Play, Nvoy, Tekfreaks: Jeff Taisch and Cosmic Selector, The Prince and Michael Experience, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs.
4. The Barbary
Comedy has always punched above its weight at Outside Lands, a festival known for its music and food. But this year the Barbary comedy and variety gets its due, taking over Marx Meadow with a stellar lineup that includes a bit of stand-up, improv, live podcasts, storytelling and everything in between. The lineup: Nick Kroll; Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra; Henry Rollins; Nikki Glaser; Roy Wood Jr.; “Lovett Or Leave It”; “Epic Rap Battles of History”; Todd Barry; Nick Thune; “Last Podcast on The Left,” Wild Horses featuring Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, Lauren Lapkus and Erin Whitehead; “Hello from the Magic Tavern” with special guest Matt Besser; “Will You Accept This Rose?” with Arden Myrin and Erin Foley, featuring Paget Brewster and Steve Hytner; “Talk Show the Game Show” starring Guy Branum; Tiffany Haddish; Sam Morril; Shane Torres; Joel Kim Booster; Amy Miller; Irene Tu.
5. What to eat
Whether it’s Nepalese Dumplings from Bini’s Kitchen or the Best Damn Cheeseburger by 4505 Meats, morning buns by Tartine Manufactory or cookie dough pretzel ice cream by Smitten, there’s no shortage of incredible things to put in your mouth. There’s also plenty of wine, beer, cocktails, chocolate and cheese to wash it down. Need help choosing the best bites? Check out recommendations from Chronicle food and drink reporter Esther Mobley.
Also, don’t miss Gastromagic’s appetizing lineup featuring Bouncin’ for Beignets with Big Freedia on Friday, Riding Shotgun with Roy Choi on Saturday and An Annotated Guide to Eating Well with Action Bronson on Sunday.
6. The App
Outside Lands can feel a little overwhelming, so technology is here to help. Download the official Outside Lands app for the latest festival updates, a detailed map of the grounds and a friend-finder function.
7. Transportation
Parking in and around the festival is extremely limited. If you can’t walk or take a bike (your best options), use public transportation. Muni lines N, 1, 5, 7, 28, 29, 31, and 38 will get you close enough to the festival site in Golden Gate Park. Outside Lands also offers a shuttle service from Civic Center BART Station.
8. Watch from home
Verizon’s Go90 platform provides a live stream. You don’t need to be a Verizon subscriber, but you do need to download the free Go90 app.
9. Night shows
Just because the park has a curfew doesn’t mean the music stops. Head over to one of the official Outside Lands-sanctioned night shows taking place at various venues around San Francisco. Thursday, Aug. 10
Electric Guest: 6 p.m. California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive. $12-$15.
Belle and Sebastian: 8 p.m. The Independent, 628 Divisadero St. $50.
Kali Uchis: 9 p.m. Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St. $20. Friday, Aug. 11
Porches: 10 p.m. Rickshaw Stop. $20.
Sleigh Bells: 10 p.m. The Independent. $35. Saturday, Aug. 12
Action Bronson: 9:30 p.m. The Independent. $35.
Mon Laferte: 10 p.m. Mezzanine, 444 Jessie St. $40-$75. Sunday, Aug. 13
Goddamn Comedy Jam with Josh Adam Meyers: 10 p.m. Rickshaw Stop. $25.
10. Questions
Still need to know how wristbands work, where to stash your valuables or what to wear? Head over to Outside Lands’ official website at www.sfoutsidelands.com, which features a comprehensive FAQ page.