When I first started going to festivals, especially when I went alone, I leaned toward exploring new friends and new artists. This year at Portola, I felt the other side, deepening relationships with friends and music I’ve known for years. Here are 5 moments with the friends I love and the music I love almost...Continue Reading

San Francisco’s Portola Music Festival 2025 is returning to Pier 80 on September 20–21, 2025, marking its third consecutive year at this iconic waterfront venue. Pier 80, a former industrial shipping terminal, offers a raw, urban backdrop that sets Portola apart from other festivals held in parks or open fields. The festival transforms this concrete...Continue Reading