Multi-GenreRockRock

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

San Francisco, CaliforniaOct · 3 days

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Official website

HSB

Beginner score

5/5 · Book it this weekend

Lodging

No camping

Price range

Crowd size

Large

Season

Fall

Region

West

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The vibe

A legendary, entirely free music gathering in Golden Gate Park.

Expect a multi-genre lineup with a laid back, city, and jam community feel. No camping.

Good fit for

Budget travelers. Great first festival.

Maybe not for

Heads up before you go: massive crowds.

Music and genre notes

Primary genre is Multi-Genre, with Rock and Metal in the mix. Lineups change every year, so treat Multi-Genre, Rock, Metalas the festival's enduring sound rather than a promise about any single artist.

Travel and lodging notes

Held in San Francisco, California (West region). No camping and hotel-based stays work well. Book lodging early for popular weekends and confirm details on the official site.