Beck Bringing An Orchestra To Outside Lands

Beck may be touring with a symphony this year, but that won’t stop him from joining the lineup for the 17th edition of the Outside Lands festival, during which he’ll be backed by an orchestra on the event’s Aug. 8 opening day in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.

Beck launched the orchestral concept in 2024 with shows at such storied venues as New York’s Carnegie Hall and Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl. Following three gigs in Japan this month, he’ll return to the symphonic motif during an 11-date summer North American tour, beginning July 15 in New Haven, Ct.

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As previously reported, Outside Lands will be led by Tyler, the Creator, Hozier and Doja Cat. Also set to perform are John Summit, Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals, Gracie Abrams, Doechii, Glass Animals, Jamie xx, Gesaffelstein, Bleachers, Ludacris, FINNEAS, Floating Points and Jorja Smith.

Meanwhile, previously announced performer Vampire Weekend will now play both opening and closing sets at their stage on Aug. 9. Tickets go on sale tomorrow (May 7).

Per usual, Outside Lands will offer a host of other amenities, including an on-site venue for fans to exchange wedding vows, the cannabis-friendly Grass Lands, the open-air SOMA dance stage and the Golden Gate Club, where chefs such as Tyler Florence and Melissa King will be cooking up a storm.

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