After another successful weekend of Outside Lands, you might be thinking, ‘When can I have that same experience again?’ Well, lucky for you, there are plenty of multi-day music festivals coming to the Bay Area starting soon after.
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When?
Sept. 26 and 27
Located at Pier 80, Portola Music Festival draws in some of the best talents in the Electronic Dance Music world every year. On Saturday, Sept. 26, Robyn and Dog Blood (Skrillex x Boys Noize) headline the event, with massive DJ’s like Prospa, Kettama and Max Styler playing earlier in the night. The following night will be headlined by Tiësto and the Swedish House Mafia, who are the creators of festival anthems like Don’t You Worry Child and Heaven Takes You Home. Earlier in the day, Zara Larsson and Marlon Hoffstadt take the stage along with many other talented DJs who are on the rise.
When?
Oct. 2 and 3
Kygo’s Palm Tree Music Festival returns to Napa this October, headlined by Zedd and Kygo, with support from global talents like Hugel and Disclosure. This two-day festival will take place on the Meritage Resort’s lawn, which is filled with string lights and surrounded by beautiful vineyards, making it a true Napa Valley experience for those in attendance. Unlike most EDM events, this one will have limited capacity, making the night much more intimate and enjoyable for fans. Additionally, the festival will be partnering with premium spirits and top restaurants to fully create the exclusive experience fans might be seeking.
When?
Oct. 17 and 18
Insomniac’s Day Trip Festival arrives in the Bay Area in mid-October, taking place at Discovery Meadow in San Jose. While it may not have as much star power as the other festivals, Day Trip has many up-and-coming names in the house music world headlining the event, such as Vintage Culture, Gordo, Chris Lorenzo and Cloonee. Sunday’s headliner Cloonee has had one of the most successful songs of 2026, Free Your Mind, with DJs around the world often playing the track in their sets. The festival is definitely on the cheaper side, with a two-day pass only costing $114.99.
When?
Oct. 30 and 31
This Halloween weekend, Factory 93 brings a weekend event to the Bay, with each night having a much different sound. On Friday, Italian duo 999999999 (pronounced nine times nine) headlines a techno-filled lineup that will definitely bring high-energy vibes to kick off the weekend. On Saturday, the vibe changes completely. Headlined by Frankie Rizardo, this Halloween night will be filled with positive and groovy house tunes thanks to this festival.
When?
Nov. 25, 27 and 28
Unlike the previously named festivals, this event is three days long, with each day having a back-to-back (B2B) performance from top names in the dubstep industry. Kicking off the Thanksgiving special is Zeds Dead B2B Levity, which will have five total people on stage delivering a loud and body-rocking set. On the 27th, Slander goes B2B with Seven Lions, and on the 28th, Crankdat goes B2B with Wooli, both of which will be sure to provide a similar energy to day one’s set. At the time of writing this, only the headliners have been announced, so be sure to pay close attention to the Give Thanks Instagram for more updates. The festival will be taking place at the San Jose Convention Center.
