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Zach Bryan and Kings of Leon at Golden Gate Park: What to know
Zach Bryan and Kings of Leon will headline the next installment of the Golden Gate Park Concerts series on Friday, Aug. 15, in what promises to be one of San Francisco's biggest live music events of the year.
Organized by Another Planet Entertainment — the same team behind Outside Lands — this single-day show follows the wildly successful inaugural concert last year, which brought System of a Down and Deftones to a sold-out crowd of more than 50,000 fans.
Who's playing at the Golden Gate Park Concert 2025?
Zach Bryan, the Grammy-winning country artist who's just wrapped up his sold-out 'Quittin' Time' tour, is headlining. Bay Area fans may remember his stadium debut at the Oakland Coliseum earlier this year. Bryan is also teasing a brand-new album, 'With Heaven On Top', due in January, with a collaboration featuring Kings of Leon called 'Bowery.'
Kings of Leon, meanwhile, are back in full force. Frontman Caleb Followill returned to the stage last week after a heel injury sidelined the band's European tour. The band is now touring in support of its 2024 album 'Can We Please Have Fun,' while throwing it back with hits like 'Sex on Fire' and 'Molly's Chamber.'
Also joining the lineup are fan-favorite country rockers Turnpike Troubadours and rising star Noeline Hofmann.
Concert schedule: When to arrive and what to expect
Date: Friday, Aug. 15
Location: Polo Field, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Gates open: 1:30 p.m.
Music starts: 3 p.m.
Ends: 10 p.m.
Line-up time: No earlier than 12:30 p.m.
How to get to the Golden Gate Park concert
Don't drive. Seriously. Parking is limited, reserved for residents and strictly enforced. Instead, Muni will offer free rides on the 5-Fulton and N-Judah lines through its 'Your Ticket, Your Fare' program. There's also secure bike parking on-site.
Shuttles include wheelchair-accessible options. Passes are limited.
Entry gates and VIP access info
VIP entrances
North VIP (36th Ave & JFK Dr)
South VIP (MLK Jr. Dr, just west of South Gate)
ADA access
36th Ave & JFK Dr
If using the shuttle, exit via the South Tunnel or South Polo Field.
What you can (and can't) bring
Allowed bags
Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags
Small non-clear purses (under 6x8x3 inches)
Empty hydration packs under 2.5 liters (with no more than one pocket)
Not allowed
Chairs with legs, metal frames or pockets
Tailgating, camping or overnight stays
What to know about road closures in Golden Gate Park
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The Polo Field will be closed through Aug. 20, and several park roads — including Middle Drive and parts of John F. Kennedy Drive — will be closed to cars, cyclists and pedestrians, particularly on show day.
The western meadows of Golden Gate Park will also be off-limits during the concert.
Ticket prices and how to buy
