While the headliners may dominate the conversation each year at Outside Lands, seasoned festival goers know that some of the weekend's most memorable performances happen away from the main stages. Returning for the 2026 festival, Duboce Triangle presented by Verizon once again offers an intimate setting where fans can experience rising stars, underground favorites, and surprise appearances just steps away from the larger crowds.
Read MoreThere is a moment at Graspop Metal Meeting when the scale of it hits you. You are standing in a field in Dessel, Belgium, surrounded by over 50,000 people who have travelled from across Europe, many in full battle dress, and the sound from the Jupiler Stage is so physical it feels less like music and more like weather. Lauren and I arrived on Thursday morning, and within an hour it was clear this was not a festival you simply attend. It is one you surrender to.
Read MoreOutside Lands has never been afraid to evolve! Every year, the San Francisco festival finds new ways to enhance what is already one of the country's premier music weekends, balancing blockbuster headliners with incredible food, local culture, and unforgettable experiences spread throughout Golden Gate Park. This year, however, one corner of the festival may end up stealing the spotlight.
Read MoreBig festivals are losing their grip. For years it's been the same model. Huge lineups. Three day camping. Record crowds. Paying higher ticket prices each year. But something has changed. People are showing up for smaller events instead.
Read MoreMusic festivals are often remembered for unforgettable performances, surprise collaborations, and magical moments shared with friends. At Outside Lands, however, some of the most memorable moments don't happen on a concert stage at all. They happen at the altar!
Read MoreEvery August, tens of thousands of music fans pour into Golden Gate Park for three days of unforgettable performances, incredible food, and one of the country's most beloved festivals. But while Outside Lands has earned its reputation for world-class lineups and unforgettable experiences, one of its greatest success stories happens long after the final encore.
Read MoreFestival performances are often judged by a simple question: did the artist leave a lasting impression? At Governors Ball 2026, KATSEYE didn’t just leave an impression, they left a mark. Their set was a dazzling collision of energy, precision, and spectacle, transforming one of the festival’s stages into a vibrant world of sound and movement that captivated audiences from start to finish.
Read MoreSome artists perform at festivals. Others transform them. At Governors Ball 2026, Lorde delivered the kind of set that reminds audiences why live music can feel transcendent, turning an already electric festival atmosphere into something bordering on the spiritual. Hypnotic, visually stunning, and overflowing with energy, her performance was not merely one of the highlights of the weekend, it was one of those rare festival moments destined to live on in memory long after the stages have been packed away.
Read MoreThere are festival sets that entertain, and then there are festival sets that completely command the atmosphere around them. At Governors Ball 2026, JENNIE delivered the latter, transforming her performance into one of the weekend’s most mesmerizing experiences. Equal parts high-fashion spectacle, pop masterclass, and immersive production showcase, her set proved why she remains one of the most compelling performers on the global stage.
Read MoreFestival performances often live and die by energy. Some artists can command a stage with sheer force, while others create unforgettable moments through atmosphere and connection. At Governors Ball 2026, Wet Leg somehow managed to do both, delivering a set that was equal parts hypnotic spectacle and euphoric celebration. By the time their performance came to a close, it was clear that the Isle of Wight outfit had once again proven why they remain one of the most exciting live acts in modern indie rock.
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