Outside Lands 2025

About:
Founded in 2008, Outside Lands is an annual three-day music and arts festival held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The festival features a diverse lineup of music, comedy, art, food and wine from around the world. Headliners have included Paul McCartney, Radiohead, Stevie Wonder, and Beck.

Along with the mainstage performances, Outside Lands also offers side stages for lesser-known acts. There are also interactive installations and installations from various local artists throughout the park.

The festival grounds include an outdoor marketplace where attendees can buy handmade goods from local vendors, as well as a wide variety of food options ranging from specialty dishes to classic festival fare.

Outside Lands was founded by Gregg Perloff, CEO of Another Planet Entertainment, a concert promotion and event production company based in San Francisco.

Famous For:
Held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, Outside Lands offers a unique setting for a music festival, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and iconic landmarks. The park's large size allows for multiple stages and attractions, making for a more immersive and engaging experience.

Creation Purpose:
As the CEO of Another Planet Entertainment, Gregg Perloff has a long history of producing concerts and events in the San Francisco area. When he founded Outside Lands, his goal was to create a unique music festival experience that would celebrate the city's culture and environment, while also providing an opportunity for fans to discover new music and artists.

Perloff also saw an opportunity to incorporate other artistic and cultural attractions into the festival, such as food and drink vendors, art installations, and various other activities. He believed that these elements would help to create a more immersive and engaging experience for festival-goers and help to establish Outside Lands as a major cultural event.

Fun Facts:
The festival takes its name from the historic nickname for the area where Golden Gate Park is located. The area was once known as the "Outside Lands" because it was considered to be too far outside the city limits.

In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Outside Lands was canceled for the first time in its history. However, the festival organizers hosted a virtual "Inside Lands" event, which featured performances and other content streamed online.

The festival is also committed to supporting local charities and non-profits. In past years, Outside Lands has raised funds for organizations like the San Francisco Parks Alliance, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and the Tipping Point Community.

Impact on the Music Industry:
As a major music festival, Outside Lands provides a significant source of revenue and exposure for artists, labels, and other industry professionals.