By BC Staff
Published: August, 2016
Now with its sixth consecutive sold-out year and once again boasting an impressive musical lineup, Outside Lands will take place in San Francisco’s historic Golden Gate Park from August 5 to 7. The ninth annual event is presented by Another Planet Entertainment, Superfly and Starr Hill, in a partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.
Outside Lands is among the rare festivals anywhere in the world to sell out immediately upon announcement and ticket release. In fact, over the years, Outside Lands has solidified its reputation as one of the most well-known and revered festivals in the world. The media across the country has been universally praising the event since its inception in 2008, covering the festival’s evolution from setting the standard in the region to its current position as a renowned national powerhouse that all artists consider one of the most important performances in any given year.
The 2016 Outside Lands lineup sets irrefutable icons like Radiohead (who, as the opening night headliners at 2008’s inaugural Outside Lands, made history as the first act to ever play Golden Gate Park after dark), LCD Soundsystem and Lionel Richie alongside a stunning selection boasting influential artists such as Duran Duran and contemporary hit makers including Lana Del Rey, J. Cole and Halsey, electrifying EDM artists like Zedd, GRiZ and Jauz, and rock and folk heroes Ryan Adams and Sufjan Stevens. Also included are indie favorites Beach House and Grimes, remarkable collaborations like Big Grams (Big Boi + Phantogram) and the Claypool Lennon Delirium, rising hip hop stars Vince Staples and Anderson Paak, and a very special performance by the Muppets’ Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, their first-ever live festival performance. As Mother Jones magazine once exclaimed, “Outside Lands is as much about showcasing up-and-coming bands—and their colorful fans, of course—as it is about the stars.”
As the world’s only gourmet rock festival, Outside Lands has been a pioneer in the food-music movement since its 2008 inception. Each year, to the delight of ticketholders, the festival organizers enhance the stellar culinary offerings. Outside Lands will now offer over 200 menu options, found within six unique experiences: A Taste of the Bay Area, Wine Lands, Beer Lands, Choco Lands, Cheese Lands and GastroMagic, which was introduced in 2014 as a fully programmed stage devoted to fantastical culinary entertainment. The three-day festival features more than 70 restaurants, 35 wineries, 30 breweries and 10 cocktail bars, all local to California.
The festival organizers also give back to the city and other local communities surrounding the park. A significant portion of every ticket sold will directly benefit San Francisco’s Recreation and Park Department. In fact, in its first eight years, Outside Lands has raised over $13.7 million for the benefit of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, with more than $3 million raised last year alone. Based on a 2011 economic study, it is estimated that the festival generates over $70 million annually for the San Francisco economy.
For more information on the Outside Lands Festival and a complete lineup of performers as well as food and drink, visit www.sfoutsidelands.com.
