Dead & Company will light up San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park Polo Fields on August 1, 2, and 3, 2025, marking 60 years since the Grateful Dead first changed the music game. This three-day run features special opening acts to set the stage: Billy Strings kicks off Friday, Sturgill Simpson takes Saturday, and Trey Anastasio Band closes out Sunday.
This event stands as a perfect warm-up for festival fans gearing up for Outside Lands, which starts the following week on August 8 and runs through August 11.
San Francisco’s mayor Daniel Lurie announced the shows, with the Recreation and Park Commission giving the green light on May 15. Tickets are expected to sell fast — keep an eye on official channels for info.
Key details:
- Dead & Company live Aug 1–3, 2025 at Golden Gate Park Polo Fields
- Opening acts: Billy Strings (Fri), Sturgill Simpson (Sat), Trey Anastasio Band (Sun)
- Celebrates 60 years of Grateful Dead music legacy
- Official announcement and approval confirmed May 2025
- Event just one week before Outside Lands (Aug 8–11, 2025)
For fans debating which night to hit, the consensus is clear: you can’t go wrong anywhere in this lineup. Get ready for an iconic convergence of jam band legends right in the heart of San Francisco.
Source: r/OutsideLands