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20 September 2026 – Portola Festival Returns to San Francisco
By Editorial Team - September 20, 2026
Summary
San Francisco's Portola Music Festival announces final preparations for its fifth edition on 26–27 September 2026, featuring Robyn, DJ Shadow, and Soulwax.
Key Facts
- Portola Music Festival revealed final plans for its fifth edition at San Francisco's Pier 80.
- Takes place next weekend, 26–27 September 2026, across multiple warehouse and outdoor stages.
- Headlined by Robyn, DJ Shadow, Soulwax, Tricky, Fcukers, and the Despacio soundsystem.
- Entities: Portola Music Festival, San Francisco, Pier 80, Robyn, DJ Shadow, Soulwax, Tricky, Despacio
- Tags: portola-festival, san-francisco, pier-80, robyn, dj-shadow, soulwax, electronic-festival
San Francisco's premier dance and alternative music gathering, Portola Music Festival, has revealed final schedules and staging details today, 20 September 2026, ahead of its fifth edition taking over Pier 80 next weekend on 26–27 September.
Curated with an exacting balance between underground electronic luminaries, indie-sleaze staples, and cutting-edge club acts, this year's lineup features headline sets from Swedish pop royalty Robyn, turntablist pioneer DJ Shadow, Belgian icons Soulwax, trip-hop originator Tricky, breakthrough trio Fcukers, and the legendary Despacio sound system.
The festival represents Northern California's most forward-looking gathering for electronic music lovers and indie festivalgoers.