As fall descends on San Francisco and the August fog rolls away, the Bay Area temperatures stay warm, allowing for more fun in the sun. Making its debut this year is Goldenvoice’s Portola Festival, which kicks off September 24-25 at Pier 80. The name is an ode to the Portola Festival of 1909, marking the reopening of San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. These festivities signify the return to events and dancing in 2022.
Attendees can catch some of the biggest names in dance music across four stages, all with spectacular views of downtown or the bay. Artists on the lineup include Flume, Gorgon City, Bob Moses, Justin Martin, Lane 8, Channel Tres, and the newest household name Fred Again... Whether your vibe is more experimental, house, or funk-inspired beats, there will be no shortage of fantastic music and dancing all weekend long.
Related: Explore the artists set to play Portola Festival by checking out our Spotify playlist!
The party doesn’t stop there; all week, artists from the lineup will be performing special sets in various venues in San Francisco during what is being called Portola Week. Tickets are still on sale for both the main festival and various Portola Week events. You won’t want to miss out, so make sure to grab those now before they sell out.
Dates: September 24-25, 2022 Hours: Doors at 12pm PT both days Venue Address: Pier 80 – 401 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco, CA 94124 Tickets: Purchase HERE
Download the official Portola Festival app on your iOS or Android device to stay in the know during the festival.
Unfortunately, many people have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables during this festival season. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, there are opportunistic people who come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers, and it’s important to be mindful of your valuables while at Portola Festival.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!