May 12, 2025

Portola Festival Returns to San Francisco with Stellar 2025 Lineup Including LCD Soundsystem, The Prodigy, Christina Aguilera & More

Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera

Goldenvoice has officially announced the return of Portola, the Bay Area’s premier dance music festival, happening September 20–21, 2025, at San Francisco’s PIER 80. After a sold-out 2024, this year’s edition promises to be even bigger, with headlining sets from GRAMMY-winning legends LCD Soundsystem and Australian powerhouse Dom Dolla.

The 2025 lineup also includes a rare live performance by Moby, marking his first San Francisco appearance in over a decade, alongside The Chemical Brothers (DJ Set), Underworld, The Prodigy, Peggy Gou, and the return of The Rapture. Pop icon Christina Aguilera joins the mix, showcasing her versatility on the electronic stage.

Making its San Francisco debut is DESPACIO—a unique, high-fidelity sound experience designed by James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, the Dewaele brothers of Soulwax/2ManyDJs, and sound engineer John Klett. Murphy and the Dewaeles will spin vinyl all weekend inside the immersive Despacio tent.

Following a legacy of unforgettable performances from acts like Skrillex, Flume, and RÜFÜS DU SOL, Portola continues to cement its place as a must-attend event in the global music festival circuit.

Passes go on sale starting May 14 at portolamusicfestival.com, with 2-Day GA starting at $399.95 and VIP options available—including a new VIP XL package. Payment plans are available with just 25% down. Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the year’s most anticipated dance music experiences.

Louis Raphael

San Francisco music critic and photographer, Louis Raphael, was the SF Music Examiner for Examiner.com and AXS.com for 3 years, before starting Music in SF®. As an influencer with a combined audience of 100K users, Raphael works to bring brand awareness for bands and various musical acts worldwide.

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