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Outside Lands 2025 Day 3 in Photos: Hoziers, Anderson .Paak, Bleachers & More

August 11, 2025 TER Staff Leave a comment

Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers performed for packed crowd on the final day of Outside Lands 2025 (Photo by Dan Garcia).

The final day of Outside Lands 2025 closed out the weekend on a high note, delivering a genre-spanning lineup that felt like a victory lap for both the artists and the thousands of fans packing Golden Gate Park. From afternoon sunshine singalongs to after-dark light shows, Sunday’s performances gave festivalgoers one last reason to dance, cheer, and maybe even shed a tear before heading back to reality.

Here are some of our favorite moments from the third and final day of this year’s festival.

Hozier

The Irish singer-songwriter brought his soulful, arena-filling voice to the Lands End stage, weaving through fan favorites and new cuts alike. As the fog rolled in, “Take Me to Church” turned the park into a giant choir, proving why Hozier is one of the most magnetic live performers today.

Anderson .Paak

Closing out the Sutro stage, Anderson .Paak brought pure California energy, blending slick funk grooves with his signature charisma. Backed by the Free Nationals, his set was a non-stop party that felt tailor-made for the festival’s final hours.

Bleachers

Jack Antonoff and company kept spirits high with an anthemic set that had fans jumping and shouting along to every word. “I Wanna Get Better” and “Don’t Take the Money” hit especially hard as the crowd soaked up the last bits of summer daylight.

Bigxthaplug

The Texas rapper delivered one of the day’s most high-octane sets, charging through bass-heavy tracks that rattled the Golden Gate Park. His stage presence was all grit and swagger, turning casual passersby into instant fans.

Rebecca Black

Once a viral pop figure, Rebecca Black showed just how far she’s come, owning the stage with polished electro-pop bangers and playful energy. Her crowd was all smiles, dancing without a care as she turned nostalgia into something bold and fresh.

Glass Animals

The indie-pop favorites turned the main stage into a technicolor dream, pairing lush visuals with their tropical beats. “Heat Waves” was the obvious highlight, sending the audience into a swaying, euphoric haze.

Jorja Smith

Closing out her U.S. festival run, the British R&B star captivated with a silky, understated set. Her voice carried effortlessly over the park, inviting the crowd into her world one smoky note at a time.

Photos by Dan Garcia

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Outside Lands 2025 Day 2 in Photos: Vampire Weekend, Ludacris, LaRussell & More

August 10, 2025 TER Staff Leave a comment

LaRussell jumps into the pit to greet his hometown crowd at Outside Lands 2025 Day 2 (Photo by Dan Garcia).

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.

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Outside Lands Day 1 in Photos: Doja Cat, Role Model, Doechii and More

August 9, 2025 TER Staff Leave a comment

Doja Cat headlines Day 1 of Outside Lands 2025 (Photo by Dan Garcia).

The opening day of Outside Lands wasted no time setting the tone for the weekend. Golden Gate Park came alive with the hum of bass, the shimmer of sequins, and the constant shuffle of fans racing to catch their must-see sets. By sunset, it was clear Friday wasn’t just a warm-up, it was a statement.

From virtuosic bass solos to crowd-surfing pop moments, here’s how Day 1 made its mark.

Thundercat

Armed with his signature six-string bass and an unmatched sense of groove, Thundercat kicked things into gear with a set that was as much about musicianship as it was about pure vibe. His improvisational runs had the crowd grinning and nodding in sync.

Doechii

Effortlessly blending bold style with razor-sharp delivery, Doechii commanded the stage like she owned the park. From hard-hitting rap verses to fluid R&B hooks, her set kept the audience locked in from first beat to last.

Doja Cat

Doja Cat’s headlining performance was part spectacle, part masterclass in pop star charisma. Flanked by dancers and dazzling visuals, she cycled through chart-toppers and fan favorites with ease, each track met with deafening cheers.

Role Model

With wry humor and a knack for hooks that stick, Role Model delivered one of the day’s most unexpectedly massive crowds. Between playful banter and heartfelt ballads, his set had fans swaying one minute and belting lyrics the next.