San Francisco US
The Outside Lands Music Festival transforms Golden Gate Park in San Francisco once again from August 7-9, 2026 into one of the largest music and lifestyle festivals in the USA. Since 2018, the Grass Lands area has been a permanent fixture, going into its eighth iteration in 2026 and is considered the largest cannabis experience within a US music festival. The 21-and-older area south of the Polo Fields offers curated California cannabis products, licensed dispensary booths, consumption areas, and educational formats.
Musically, acts like RÜFÜS DU SOL and many other headliners from electronic, hip-hop, rock and pop are part of the 2026 lineup. The Grass Lands area runs alongside the main stages and combines entertainment with licensed tastings, panel talks, and activations from well-known California brands. Unlike many other festivals, cannabis consumption here is explicitly legal, regulated, and integrated into the event experience.
For German visitors, Grass Lands is one of the most impressive demonstrations of how cannabis and culture can go hand in hand without compromising the rest of the festival experience. San Francisco itself remains one of the most cannabis-friendly cities in the world and a must-visit destination for anyone who wants to see the California model in action. As of April 2026.