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The Best Fits We Saw at Outside Lands

Music lovers at the 2026 festival turned out in hot looks, fun costumes and bedazzled accessories.
Estefany Gonzalez
Dana Wang, 28, holds a bedazzled cross as she wears a nun costume to Outside Lands on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)

Outside Lands always poses a unique challenge to festivalgoers: How can you look cute without freezing in foggy fields of Golden Gate Park? This weekend’s attendees were up to the test, and photographer Estefany Gonzalez was on the scene to capture the best in festival fashion.

See more photos and highlights from Outside Lands on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

DJ Lynna Rodriguez watches Papi Payaso perform during the Hot Goth GF takeover of the Dolores’ stage at Outside Lands on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.
Ellen Winter, 18, left, and friend Zoe Dvorin, 17, wear unintentionally matching outfits to Outside Lands on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. The pair were both inspired by Empire of the Sun’s aesthetic.
Crystal Weber, 23, takes lipstick to the next level by bedazzling her lips during Outside Lands on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026.
Brittney Vazquez, center, Katie Szabados and friends dance as kwn performs at Outside Lands on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026.
Aaron Plantz, 31, wears a fringe western shirt with fun pops of color to Outside Lands on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026.
Jon Aguayo, 27, and partner Nadine Aderhold, 27, watch Silvana Estrada perform at Outside Lands on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. The two have attended the festival together for the past five years.
Rachael Wilson, 31, shows off her baby bump in a crop top at Outside Lands on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. Wilson attended the festival with her husband Patrick Wilson. The pair live San Francisco’s Richmond District and regularly attend the festival. This year marks their first Outside Lands as expecting parents.
Hex the Deceased, left, performs during the Hot Goth GF takeover of the Dolores’ stage at Outside Lands on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.
Married couple Ryan and Hep Durham wear matching space suits to Outside Lands on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026.
From left, Alana Kapust, Chelsea Geyer and Andrew George wear matching butterfly outfits to Outside Lands on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026.
The friends show off their hair decorations.
Nicki Jizz host Reparations during the Oasis takeover of the Dolores’ stage at Outside Lands on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026.
Papria Bhuiyan, 26, left, and bestie Mel Malithong, 26, pick up free flowers at Flower Lands, an interactive floral experience at Outside Lands on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. The pair traveled from Texas to attend the festival.
Imani Thomas, 32, wears special hair clips her friend custom made for her to sport at Outside Lands on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026.
Alex Jones, left, watches Reparations hosted by Nicki Jizz and DJ Newoncé during the Oasis takeover of the Dolores’ stage at Outside Lands on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. Jones traveled from North Carolina to attend the festival.
Jacob Sytsma, 30, and Hannah Yee, 29, watch kwn perform at Outside Lands on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. The two were one of the many couples in the crowd as the British songwriter performed.
Iman Serag, 29, dresses as the Lorax at Outside Lands on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026.
Adrian Aguinaldo, 25, dances to Tinashe at Outside Lands on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.
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