
September 26–2026 (day: 27) · San Francisco, CA, USA · Pier 80
Portola Music Festival is a premier electronic music event held annually at Pier 80 in San Francisco. Organized by Goldenvoice, the festival is known for its curated lineup of house, techno, indie electronic, and experimental pop artists. The event is strictly for attendees aged 21 and over, aiming to present electronic music in a sophisticated, 'adult' atmosphere. The festival features multiple stages, including a massive 400,000-square-foot warehouse, set against the industrial backdrop of the San Francisco waterfront.
Portola is committed to sustainability with initiatives including a $2 sustainability fee included in every pass to support goals and initiatives. Efforts include providing water refilling stations, using recycled content or reusable drinkware instead of single-use plastic bottles, employing solar battery generators and electric utility carts, tracking carbon emissions, discouraging vehicle idling, using energy-efficient lighting, promoting public transportation and biking, reusing signage and decor, providing reusable cups, composting, recycling, and donating leftover food and materials.