Portola Music Festival 2024: A Weekend of Electronic Music and Excitement in San Francisco

The Portola Music Festival is set to return to Pier 80 in San Francisco on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, 2024. This 2-day music festival promises an electrifying lineup of some of the best names in electronic and dance music.

Headlining Acts and Notable Performances

The festival will feature a stellar lineup, with Rüfüs Du Sol headlining on Saturday and Justice closing out the event on Sunday. Other notable acts include Gesaffelstein, Jamie XX, Anyma, Aphex Twin, and LCD Soundsystem. Additionally, fans can look forward to performances by Fcukers, known for their high-energy anthems, and Lava La Rue, who brings a unique blend of music and visual storytelling.

Other standout performances include Peaches, who will bring over two decades of music and bold visuals, and Bicep Present Chroma, which promises a thrilling AV/DJ set. On Sunday, Glass Beams will transport audiences with their blend of Western and traditional Indian music, while Honey Dijon will celebrate the roots and culture of dance music.

Event Details and Logistics

The festival will take place from 1 to 11 p.m. each day, with concerts spread across four stages. Expected attendance is around 45,000 people. For those planning to attend, Muni provides train and bus service to the Pier 80 area, including extra train service and late station hours during the festival.

To get to the event, attendees can use the T Third line toward Sunnydale, getting off at Third/Marin, just two blocks from Pier 80. Other bus options include the 48 Quintara/24th St., 19 Polk, and 15 Bayview Hunters Point Express. For those leaving the event, Muni will have extra T Third trains staged and ready to go downtown, with late-night service available until 1 a.m..

Parking will be extremely limited, and attendees are advised to use public transportation or ride-sharing services. Temporary taxi and Uber/Lyft pick-up and drop-off zones will be designated in the area. Additionally, bike valet services will be available for those who choose to ride to the festival.

Community and Transportation Considerations

The festival organizers have taken steps to address noise concerns from previous years, vowing to be quieter this year. However, residents in the area can still expect some noise, especially given the festival's reputation for being one of the loudest events in San Francisco.

To mitigate any disruptions, the SFMTA will enforce blocked driveways on a complaint basis only and ensure that all Muni bus stops and T Third Train stops are accessible. Residents are advised to report any blocked driveway or sidewalk access complaints via 311 or the 311 app.