2024 Portola Music Festival at SF’s Pier 80 (Sept. 28-29)

San Francisco’s Pier 80 will be pulsing with electrifying beats and unforgettable performances as the Portola Music Festival returns for a two-day celebration on September 28 and 29, 2024. With four stages running from 1 to 11 p.m. each day and an expected attendance of 45,000, the festival promises to be a must-see event for fans of electronic music, pop, and indie.

• Dates: Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29, 2024
• Location: Pier 80, San Francisco, CA
• Time: Doors at 1 p.m., music until 11 p.m.
• Stages: Four stages across the festival grounds
• Expected Attendance: 45,000
• Tickets:
  • Tier 1 – $399.95 (all-in) for two-day passes – SOLD OUT
  • Tier 1 – $274.95 (all-in) for single-day passes – SOLD OUT
  • Prices rise as tiers sell out
  • Get on the Waitlist for Tickets
• 21+ Event

Day one sets the tone with world-renowned headliners like Rüfüs Du Sol, Jamie XX, and Gesaffelstein, while the soulful vibes of Jessie Ware and indie-electronic sounds of Neil Frances will keep the energy soaring. Sunday keeps the momentum going, bringing big names like Disclosure, Justice, and M.I.A. to the stage, with surprise throwback acts like Rebecca Black sure to entertain.

In true San Francisco style, the festival embraces an outsider perspective, uniting cultures and musical styles in a space where attendees can explore performances from cutting-edge electronic artists, metaverse pop stars, and legendary acts. Roam freely from intimate tents to a massive 400,000-square-foot warehouse, with the city’s iconic skyline as the backdrop to the main stage.

Tickets start at $399.95 for a two-day pass or $274.95 for a single day, with prices rising as tiers sell out. For anyone 21 and up who craves high-energy performances and a weekend of boundary-pushing music, Portola is set to deliver. Doors open at 1 p.m. with music running until 11 p.m. each night – expect the bass to boom across the city all weekend long.