Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 (Full Schedule Released Day)

One of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2024.

Full lineup and details typically are announced in summer with a “drip” campaign and lineup hints with a music medley.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2024

Friday- Sunday, October 4-6, 2024
Six Stages, Three Days, 80+ artists
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
FREE

• Friday – 1-7p (gates open at 11a)
• Saturday – 11a-7p (gates open at 9a)
• Sunday – 11a-7p (gates open at 9a)

2024 Full Day-by-Day Schedule | Lineup | Festival Map | Food Vendors | Food Vendor Map

2024 LINEUP + SCHEDULE

The full day-by-day schedule is typically announced in mid/late September.
Just released! View the full 2024 daily schedule

2024 Highlights: 
Friday: Cat Power, Sleater-Kinney, Devandra Banhart, Jessica Pratt, Ibibio Sound Machine
Saturday: Mavis Staples, Cunningham Bird (Madison Cunningham and Andrew Bird), Robyn Hitchcock, Levitation Room, Greensky Bluegrass, Steve Earle, Jackie Greene
Sunday: Yo La Tengo, Patti Smith, Emmylou Harris

When / Where is Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

When: Fri. October 4, Sat October 5 and Sun. October 6, 2024
Where: Hellman Hollow, Lindley & Marx meadows in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
Festival Map

What Time Does Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Open?

• 11AM entry to the meadows on Friday Morning.
• 9AM entry on Saturday and Sunday.
• Performances end at 7pm daily

2024 Stages

• Rooster Stage
• Banjo Stage
• Towers of Gold Stage
• Swan Stage
• Horseshoe Hill Stage
• Arrow Stage
• Lindley Meadow (we’re not sure if this is a stage for 2024 or not. It’s on the map, but it’s unclear)

Where are the Entrances for Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023?

There are four entrances to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass for 2024. All attendees must go through a security checkpoint with body scanners and may include a physical search of bags and belongings. SFPD, K9 and Tactical Units will be positioned inside and outside the venue.

• JFK & Transverse Drive
• Fulton and 30th Ave.
• JFK and 36th Ave.
• South Polo Field (just south of Spreckles Lake)

How to prepare for Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2024:

The following items are allowed:

• Bags, backpacks or personal items with dimensions no larger than 22″ x 15″ x 10″. (Any item over this limit must first submit to a physical search; prepare for delays at the entrance. HSB reserves the right to reject any bag/backpack/item for any reason.)
• Small bags, fanny packs and purses smaller than 6” x 8” x 3”
• 2.5 liter or smaller hydration bladders or packs, refillable water bottles
• Small soft side cooler – 9” x 6” x 3”
• Collapsible wagons
• Blankets/tarps up to 5 ’x 7’ and short backed chairs are allowed, but will be subject to search.

The following are not allowed:

• High-backed chairs
• Hard-sided coolers
• Tables
• Tents
• Umbrellas
• Shade structures
• Items with an open flame
• Firearms or weapons or any kind
• Drones
• Fireworks
• Kegs
• Beverages for the purpose of vending or in glass containers
• Selfie sticks
• Flags
• Devices for amplified sound
• Any item/device that could cause damage or injury.
• Camping in Golden Gate Park
• HSB reserves the right to reject any bag/backpack/item for any reason.

In addition:

Free water refills will be available near the permanent bathrooms (between the Banjo Stage and Arrow Meadow) and McClaren Pass (between the Horseshoe Hill and Swan Stages).

Please note, the language on the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass does not state that clear bags are required, but the image on the website implies your bag must be clear.