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The Best Fan Fits and Hot Looks at Portola Festival 2026

Attendees of the electronic music festival brought ‘ate’ to an entirely new level.
Estefany Gonzalez
Allison Joy, 32, wears a Powerpuff Girls inspired outfit during day two of Portola on Sunday Sept. 27, 2026. The piece takes inspiration from the characters Buttercup, Him, and Bubbles for the hairstyle.

There’s festival fashion, and then there’s Portola fashion. That much was evident over the weekend, when fans at the electronic music festival brought “ate” to an entirely new level.

Photographer Estefany Gonzalez was on the scene for photos of fans’ best fits and hottest looks.

See photos of performances and read more about the weekend here and here.

Emma Clermont, 24, from Berkeley, wears a silver star outfit during day one of Portola on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
Jaylon McClure, 31, wears a fur hat to stay warm during day two of Portola on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. McClure traveled from Portland for the festival.
Katie Murray, 24, wears a dark futuristic outfit inspired by the artist Rezz during day two of Portola on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Murray loves rave culture and has attended several festivals over the years.
Allison Joy, 32, wears a Powerpuff Girls-inspired outfit during day two of Portola on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. The piece takes inspiration from the characters Buttercup, HIM, and Bubbles.
Jessica Carrasco, 26, wears a raccoon hat during day two of Portola on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
Emma Clermont, 24, from Berkeley, wears a silver star outfit during day one of Portola on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
Aly Han, at left, and bestie Derek Song pose for a portrait together during day one of Portola on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. The pair regularly attend festivals together, and call each other ‘unofficial sibling.’
Mikala L., 23, wears a pair of leopard print overalls during day one of Portola on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
Julia K., 23, wears a pair of leopard print ruffle shorts during day one of Portola on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
Jake A., 30, wears an open-shoulder top, shorts and silver sunglasses during day one of Portola on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. The outfit was put together at the last-minute from pieces Jake found at his family home after moving out of the Bay Area to Wisconsin. He returned to the Bay for the festival.
Rich Liang, 30, wears a “Cape Cod summer”-inspired outfit during day one of Portola on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Liang, who was born and raised in the Bay, moved to Boston for school and made a trip back home to attend the festival.
Rich Liang, 30, holds a handmade necklace he made in honor of his favorite type of butter during day one of Portola on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
Tara Paul, 40, holds a handmade ‘FERAL’ license plate sign during day one of Portola on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Paul, who attended the festival with her fiancé, traveled from Sausalito to attend the festival and was most excited to see Robyn.
Katie Murray, 24, wears a dark futuristic outfit inspired by the artist Rezz during day two of Portola on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Murray spent an hour styling her hair for the occasion.
Vanessa I, 36, wears a shawl she bought at Sunset Campout , another festival, during day one of Portola on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
Isabella Hernandez, 29, wears cat ears and a leather harness during day two of Portola on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Hernandez traveled from Sacramento for the festival, and has attended nearly every year since it started in 2022.
From left, Michelle Padilla, Amina Allii and Janet Diaz pose for a portrait during day one of Portola on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. The three became fast friends when they met at Outside Lands, and sent each other various TikToks to coordinate outfits for Portola.
Oakland resident Amina Allii wears a butterfly chain and leather pants during day one of Portola on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
Axl Jones, left, and partner Chris Weachock make their way through the festival grounds during day one of Portola on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. The pair moved to the Bay Area from Texas eight years ago.
Stella Oh, 31, at center, dances as Adéla performs during day two of Portola on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
Matthew Lindberg, 32, of Oakland wears disco ball earrings and a pink cowboy hat during day two of Portola on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
Nicole Bendana, 29, sports several colorful bracelets as she watches DJ Shadow perform during Portola day 1 on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Bendana was one of several people wearing PLUR bracelets, which stand for Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect and are often exchanged among festivalgoers at EDM festivals.
Derek Song wears several layers of necklaces during day one of Portola on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
Rebecca Seliga watches Adéla perform as she sits on top of Kelly Logachohe’s shoulders during day two of Portola on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
Aly Han, 26, wears a black sweatshirt with fur trim during day one of Portola on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
Mikala L., 23, and Julia K., 23, wear matching leopard print outfits during day one of Portola on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. The pair have been friends since their middle school days, and traveled from Reno to attend the festival together.
Mariah Kilgore, 23, and Gloriel Ott, 35, watch Zara Larsson perform from the front row of the Pier Stage during day two of Portola on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
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