Saturday brought a different kind of electricity to Golden Gate Park, one built on nostalgia, hometown pride, and unexpected genre mash-ups. The second day of Outside Lands wasn’t about easing into the weekend; it was about hitting the gas and keeping it there until the last note rang out.

Crowds spilled between stages chasing everything from Bay Area hip-hop to polished indie rock, never staying still for long. Here’s a look at some of the standout performances that defined the festival’s middle day.

Ludacris

With the confidence of someone who’s been commanding stages for decades, Ludacris turned the Lands End field into one giant block party. His rapid-fire delivery, playful banter, and string of early-2000s anthems had fans rapping along like muscle memory.

LaRussell

Few artists can connect with a hometown crowd the way LaRussell can. Between sharp verses and motivational asides, the Vallejo native made his set feel like a rally for the Bay, drawing cheers that echoed well beyond the stage.

Bakar

Bakar’s genre-bending sound was tailor-made for a festival afternoon, smooth one moment, jagged the next. “Hell N Back” became a full-on park-wide singalong, while his more off-kilter tracks kept listeners leaning in.

Matt Champion

Shedding expectations from his Brockhampton days, Matt Champion delivered a set that felt forward-looking and unpredictable. Swapping between laid-back flows and bursts of high energy, the former Brockhampton standout showed just how far his artistry has evolved.

Vampire Weekend

Bathed in natural lighting and backed by a crowd that knew every word, Vampire Weekend brought an easygoing close to the day. The classics from their matinee set hit like old friends, while newer songs proved the band’s charm hasn’t faded.