The mist hovering over Golden Gate Park has a looming presence for most of the year. For a brief moment in August, however, it transforms into an aura contrary to the edging inconvenience it is often identified as.
Witnessing the music and purple lights piercing through the drizzly, summer haze makes Outside Lands one of the most inimitable destinations in the country, and San Francisco deserves every bit of credit for it just by virtue of its perpetual dreaminess. The annual gathering has always been an astounding spectacle, and this year is no different.
Here are five reasons to mark Outside Lands 2024 on your calendars this year:
A Balanced Diet
Outside Lands has built a reputation on striking the perfect balance by curating a lineup that attracts a range of audiences. Be it rock or pop or electronic dance music, the annual event has a little bit of everything for just about everyone. Fortunately for those unfamiliar with the roster, a stroll around the park is all it will take to find a match.
Post Malone’s Pivot To Country
Whereas Post Malone built his career on hip-hop and R&B, he is now in the process of transitioning to country music. Whether or not this is temporary remains unclear, which is precisely why his country set at Outside Lands 2024 is not to be taken for granted. For all we know, this might just be a phase and we’ll never see or hear this version of him ever again.
The 29-year-old recently announced that he will be released a new LP titled F-1 Trillion on August 16, just a week after his set in Northern California. To that point, the performance will most likely feature some live debuts of cuts from the record.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Rise To Stardom
Whereas Tyler, The Creator pulling out of his headlining slot was certainly a disappointment, his replacement is guaranteed to make up for his absence. Sabrina Carpenter is without a doubt one of the biggest superstars of 2024, and hence one of the few people who could’ve filled the Odd Future alum’s shoes.
Prior to the August 23 release of her next album, Short n’ Sweet, she will take the main stage at Outside Lands 2024 a month before she embarks on her first-ever headlining tour across the United States and Canada.
The Bay Area In August Remains Undefeated
The Bay Area’s weather is unpredictable for the most part, but the late summer is arguable when San Francisco is at its absolute finest. Sure, Golden Gate Park is bound to get a little drizzly given its proximity to the coast, but the sun usually makes an appearance during the daytime as well to counter any looming threats of total gloom. All in all, the balance is as close to perfect as it gets.
Outside Lands 2024 Is More Than Just Music
Outside Lands has evolved into a cultural event that brings all kinds of people together for a broad range of reasons. Whether it’s a love for weed or beer or food or music, it is where attendees coexists and always find overlap in the true spirit of San Francisco. The city has and always will represent love, and those present at the event ensure that year after year.
