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Starting This Saturday June 13 “Pier Party at the Wharf” Brings Free Live Music, Dancing, Cocktails, Seating and Sunset Energy to San Francisco’s Iconic Waterfront Every 2nd and 4th Saturday Through September
Fisherman’s Wharf Sets the Table for a Summer and Fall of Waterfront Events
12 June 2026 – San Francisco, CA: Before there was a postcard, there was a pier, a fishing boat, a bowl of chowder and a view of the Bay. This summer and fall, Fisherman’s Wharf is bringing all of that history — and a whole lot of live music — into the present with a season of public events anchored by Pier Party at the Wharf, kicking off this Saturday, June 13 (2pm – 6pm) and running every 2nd and 4th Saturday through the end of September. The series begins with DJ Shellheart, Drag on Deck with Bobby Friday, and The Fell Swoop. The celebration continues Saturday, June 27 (2pm – 6pm), with DJ Umami, Drag on Deck with Bobby Friday, and Analog Dog. An ongoing and updated list of events is online at www.pierpartysf.com.
“Start your Saturday by stopping by our fish market to pick up for fresh fish for the week, then come back down to enjoy live music on the waterfront at Pier Party,” said Bri Maughan, Executive Director of the Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District. “This is more than an event series. It is part of a larger effort to bring fresh energy to the Wharf, create new reasons for locals to return, and celebrate the neighborhood’s historic role as San Francisco’s front porch on the Bay.”
Following the launch of Fisherman’s Wharf’s new Entertainment Zone with Play on the Bay, the Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District is rolling out a full calendar of upcoming public programming — anchored by the return of Pier Party at the Wharf, a free waterfront concert and community celebration.
Pier Party at the Wharf brings some of the Bay Area’s best performers and local musicians to the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, with a rotating lineup of musical genres, a Pier Party bar serving ready-to-drink premium craft cocktails, bistro-style seating, dancing, and dozens of nearby retailers, restaurants and attractions — all set against the backdrop of the Bay, the fishing fleet and the lively energy of Jefferson Street.
Second Saturday events will bring afternoon music and entertainment to the Wharf, while fourth Saturday sunset sessions, beginning in July, will invite guests to stay into the golden-hour glow of San Francisco’s waterfront.
The series is part of a broader 2026 calendar of Fisherman’s Wharf programming that includes the weekly Fish Market, new public programming at Taylor Street Plaza, an Oyster & Wine Festival, Wags & Wheels, and the return of the annual Chowder Competition.
“The Port of San Francisco is proud to partner with the Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District and neighborhood businesses on exciting programming that connects people to the waterfront and brings positive energy to our public spaces,” said Michael Martin, Acting Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco. “Events like Pier Party at the Wharf support economic vitality, celebrate the character of the working waterfront, and help ensure that Fisherman’s Wharf remains a welcoming, active and memorable place for everyone.”
Few neighborhoods tell San Francisco’s story as vividly as Fisherman’s Wharf. What began as a working waterfront shaped by Italian fishing families, crab stands, seafood markets and maritime commerce has evolved into one of the city’s most visited destinations — a place where historic vessels, street performers, family attractions, restaurants, public art and wildlife all share the same spectacular edge of the Bay.
The 2026 event season builds on Fisherman’s Wharf’s continued resurgence, including new public art, enhanced pedestrian amenities, food and beverage offerings, the Fisherman’s Wharf Entertainment Zone, and the broader Fisherman’s Wharf Forward initiative led in partnership with the Port of San Francisco.
Upcoming Fisherman’s Wharf 2026 Events Include:
Fish Market
Saturdays, 8am – 2pm
A weekly opportunity to connect with the Wharf’s working waterfront and the seafood traditions that helped define San Francisco.
Pier Party at the Wharf
June 13 – September 26, 2026
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday
Come see the best of the bay every 2nd and 4th Saturday. Free live music, local performers, dancing, cocktails, bistro-style seating, restaurants, retailers and waterfront views.
New Plaza Programming & Opening Event
Coming Summer 2026
Come visit the Wharf’s newest reimagined public space that opens a window to the heart of the bay. Programming will highlight our working waterfront and maritime heritage.
Oyster & Wine Festival
Fall 2026
A seasonal celebration of oysters, wine, seafood and the culinary culture of the Wharf.
Wags & Wheels
Late Summer / Fall 2026
Whip down to the Wharf with your four-legged friends and your four-wheel rides.
Chowder Competition
Fall 2026
It’s back! After a several year hiatus… the Wharf’s annual eventthat celebrates the bay’s most iconic dish- chowder! This year, we’ll even bake in a category for ‘Best Sourdough’.
Pier Party at the Wharf Details:
When: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, June 13 – September 26, 2026
2nd Saturday: 2pm – 6pm
4th Saturday: 5pm – 9pm (NOTE: June 27, 2pm – 6pm)
Where: Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco
Admission: Free
Featuring: Live music, local performers, dancing, bistro-style seating, Pier Party bar, restaurants, retailers and waterfront views
More Info: www.pierpartysf.com
Social: Follow @pierpartysf on Instagram for lineup updates
For more information on all Fisherman’s Wharf events, visit www.fishermanswharf.org.
About the Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District:
Established in 2005, the Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District is a nonprofit public benefit corporation dedicated to promoting, advancing and maintaining Fisherman’s Wharf as a world-class waterfront destination. The FWCBD works to enhance public spaces, support local businesses, improve the visitor experience, and celebrate the history, culture and vitality of San Francisco’s most visited neighborhood.
About Fisherman’s Wharf:
Fisherman’s Wharf is one of San Francisco’s most iconic and beloved destinations, known for its historic fishing fleet, seafood restaurants, waterfront views, PIER 39 sea lions, family attractions, maritime heritage and enduring role as a gathering place for locals and visitors from around the world.
About the Port of San Francisco:
The Port of San Francisco manages 7.5 miles of waterfront that is home to popular destinations and attractions, historic districts, small businesses and robust maritime opportunities. The Port works to advance environmentally and financially sustainable maritime, recreational, and economic opportunities for the City, Bay Area, and California.
