As Outside Lands unveils its official 2025 lineup, one of the most anticipated highlights Dolores is back with a bold celebration of queer and trans nightlife culture. Located in Golden Gate Parks famed Polo Field, this vibrant, open-air dance space is a festival within the festival: a joyful homage to Bay Area queer history and underground dance-party energy, curated by three local collectives across three transformative nights.What is Dolores?Named in affectionate tribute to the citys queer-rich past, Dolores is Outside Lands dedicated queer and trans dance space. After establishing itself as a luminous highlight at last years festival, Dolores returns for its second year. It brings together DIY drag, dance music, and community, spotlighting the energy and resilience of underground queer venues that long championed safe spaces for celebration and creative expression.Outside Lands says that all are welcome, but its programming is deeply rooted in Bay Area LGBTQ+ joy, activism, and identity. Hosted across three evenings (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), Dolores is curated by three powerhouse local groups FAKE and GAY, Oasis Arts, and Polyglamorous each offering a unique take on queer nightlife and culture.Why You Should Attend: Three Nights, Three VibesFriday, June 21: FAKE and GAYThe experience begins with FAKE and GAY, the party collective known for groundbreaking, pop-forward club bookings across the Bay. Expect a lineup packed with drag-led performances, electro-pop hits, and a rave-influenced stage presence that pulls from international drag, underground DJs, and local queer talent.Fridays lineup includes:DJ Fcukers delivering throbbing club beatsChase Icon, the electrifying pop queen, performing liveDrag sets from Memphy, Dangerous Rose, Beverly Chills, Mama San, and moreHosted by Nicole Paige Brooks, famed for her work on RuPauls Drag RaceIf youve ever craved the atmosphere of a neon-lit toast to queer pop culture, Friday delivers that and more.Dolores Outside Lands lineup. Photo: Outside LandsSaturday, June 22: Oasis ArtsOn Saturday, Oasis Arts takes control. This nonprofit collective has shaped queer arts in SF for over a decade a force behind creative development, mentorship, and cross-disciplinary queer expression. At Dolores, they present performance art, drag, music, and DJ sets by LGBTQ+ and BIPOC artists.Saturdays highlights include:PRINCESS, solo artist with Tito Soto & SnaxxREPARATIONS (Nicki Jizz), with Miss TotoBALONEY & FRIENDS, featuring DArcy Drollinger and othersMusic support from DJ Bella Spreads and DJ SubeauxAdditional sets and art performances yet to be announcedOasis brings conceptual flair and a focus on creative continuity, drawing from roots of community building while projecting bold, contemporary expression.Sunday, June 23: PolyglamorousClosing out the weekend, Polyglamorous the drag-party-slash-underground-event collective led by Benjamin Bellayuto and Mark OBrien delivers a night of pumping beats, drag glitz, and joyful mayhem.Sundays star-studded lineup includes:A DJ set by pop icon Rebecca BlackPerformances from Father Figure, David Harness, Jen DM, Chelsea Starr, Mouthfeel, and moreA back-to-back headlining set from BEYA and Mark OBrienDrag performances by Vivvy and a host of undisclosed artistsThink sparkle, sequins, raw energy, IRL queer celebration all in a space designed to dance until dawn.Why It MattersRooted in Queer Culture Dolores is more than a dance tent: its a living tribute to the DIY queer nightlife that flourished in Slack-area clubs, basement venues, and house parties across San Francisco. It brings that spirit back into Golden Gate Park at one of Americas biggest festivals.Spotlight on Local Creatives Each night features curators whove been critical to the Bay Areas queer arts ecosystem. From Oasis Arts advocacy and mentorship to Polyglamorous legendary drag ragers and FAKE and GAYs border-pushing roster, the programming honors, uplifts, and empowers the regions LGBTQ+ talent.Inclusive, Political, Joyful In turbulent times when queer rights remain under threat, Dolores offers a political statement through revelry. Its a space that affirms identity, creativity, and community and reaffirms that visibility is resistance.Accessibility Meets Artistry Offered within the general access of Outside Lands (GA, GA+, VIP, Golden Gate Club passes), Dolores ensures fans can enjoy cutting-edge queer art, performance, and dance without breaking the bank or needing to seek out after-parties outside festival grounds.Extend the Pride with a Pre-Party Worth Queer Shout-OutsOutside Lands doesnt just keep Dolores contained to weekend nights. On Saturday, June 28, they host BAY AREA PRIDE AMPLIFIED, a pre-party at The Independent bar in SF. This event features:DJ sets from local queer party stylists like Pillowprince, Medscool, DJ n0be, and moreLive sets from Emily Afton and Cardboard PeopleDrag performances by Aurris X Lilith, artists from The Gregangelo Museum, and other go-go dancersIts a perfect warm-up for Dolores, serving to kick off Pride weekend proper and give those of us craving live local queer art a head start on the celebration.Tickets and LogisticsInterested? Heres the breakdown:Dolores access is included in Outside Lands passes:General AdmissionGA+ (which includes priority viewing options)Golden Gate Club (VIP-level festival experience)Gold Payment Plan tiersTickets are available exclusively at www.sfoutsidelands.com. Early-bird pricing and payment plans are available but moving fast. Pre-party tickets for Pride Amplified at The Independent are also available on the same site.More Outside Lands HighlightsIf Dolores isnt enough queer sparkle for you, the rest of Outside Lands 2025 is just as dazzling:SOMA Tent Returning with redesigned staging and outdoor vibes, featuring Black Coffee, Claude VonStroke, Floating Points, Nico Moreno, and moreGolden Gate Club A luxe VIP lounge with elevated culinary experiences hosted by local chefs Melissa King, Tyler Florence, and Dana Younkin & Nancy OakesCity Hall Weddings Intimate outdoor ceremonies for couples seeking to tie the knot in a festival settingTaste of the Bay Area, Wine Lands, Beer Lands, and Cocktail Magic curated food and drink trails celebrating regional flavorsGrass Lands the festivals first licensed cannabis area, tailored for safe and legal consumptionFan-favorite stages featuring art, education, late-night DJs, and moreA Summer Must-DoBetween Dolores electric nights and all the festivals other offerings, Outside Lands 2025 becomes an essential stop on the summer calendar especially for LGBTQ+ audiences seeking a joyful, liberatory experience.Whether youre dressing up in sequins, seeking communal transcendence on the dancefloor, or just curious to see what makes Bay Area queer nightlife tick, Dolores is an opportunity you wont want to miss.Source