Outside Lands 2025 Ignites Golden Gate Park With Music, Food & Festival-Style Weddings

SAN FRANCISCO — The legendary Outside Lands music festival has returned to Golden Gate Park, transforming the urban oasis into a vibrant, three-day celebration of music, gastronomy, and unique moments as part of this year’s largest independently owned festival in the U.S. With over 110 artists across eight stages, attendees are in for a sensory-packed experience filled with sound, flavors, and surprises.

“You’re in the middle of the forest, which feels really fun,” said veteran attendee Ben Dreyer.
Nearby, one wedding party recalled, “We just got married at Outside Lands! It’s special to us.”

Music, Eats, and Forest Vibes

From the start, it was clear why Outside Lands stands out: legendary performances paired with a “second-to-none food and beverage program.” Festivalgoers were greeted by local vendors, 85% of whom are women or people of color, serving everything from gourmet bites to drinks that match the energy of the live acts.

A Community Moment — and a Wedding

The festival’s power extends beyond music. In a feel-good moment that quickly went viral, one couple tied the knot on site — complete with rings and press-worthy declarations of love. A fan captured their excitement: “I’ve been waiting years for a three-day pass. This is a dream come true.”

Big Crowd, Big Vibes

ABC7 San Francisco reports that nearly 225,000 music lovers were expected to flock to Golden Gate Park during the weekend. On one side, artists delivered their craft across multiple stages; on the other, longtime neighbors welcomed the noise like an old friend — a sign of how deeply rooted the festival has become in the city’s cultural DNA.

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