PIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree Lighting Show (Dec. 5 – Jan 11, 2026)

PIER 39

The Holidays are HapPIER at PIER 39! Get into the spirit of the Season at PIER 39 while shopping, dining and strolling The PIER.

An awe-inspiring Christmas tree has welcomed millions of visitors at the Entrance Plaza of PIER 39 every holiday season since 1983 (except 2020), becoming a not-to-be-missed San Francisco holiday tradition.

Come enjoy Pier 39’s  60′ live Christmas Tree that “comes to life” and performs nightly every half hour from 5-10pm, December 5, 2025 through January 11, 2026.

PIER FOR THE TREE LIGHTING
December 4, 2025

Kick off the holiday season with us on Thursday, December 4th, from 5 – 9pm and witness PIER 39’s 60-foot live Christmas Tree “come to life” with its first performance of the year at 6pm!

Enjoy roaming entertainment, Christmas carolers, games throughout The PIER, a special visit from Santa Claus, and live music from The Death & Taxes Swing Band doing a rockin’ set with all your favorite holiday songs.

And the best way to watch the tree perform? With a to-go beer, wine, or cocktails! Snag your drink of choice from any of our participating restaurants and take your drink onto The PIER.

PIER FOR THE HOLIDAYS
December 5, 2025 – January 11, 2026

The Holiday season comes alive at PIER 39 beginning mid-November with twinkling lights, decorations throughout The PIER, holiday photo opportunities and a majestic 60’ Live Christmas Tree in Entrance Plaza.
From December 5th – January 11th, the tree will “come to life” and perform every half hour from 5-10pm. Synchronized to holiday music, the tree becomes a kaleidoscope of swirling color, adorned with thousands of specialty lights and ornaments.

 

 

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One-Hour Free Parking Validation (Dining Discount)

Visitors who dine at participating full-service restaurants at PIER 39 can receive one hour of free validated parking in the PIER 39 Garage.

Participating restaurants include:

Please make sure your server is aware before receiving your bill.

Public Transportation

If you’re already in San Francisco, hop on MUNI’s historic F-Line trolley cars or the 8-Bayshore, 30-Stockton, 39-Coit, 47-Van Ness  (temporarily suspended) or 49-Van Ness/Mission buses.  San Francisco’s famous cable cars drop off just a few short blocks from The PIER. Visit 511.org or call 888.500.INFO or 511 on your mobile phone.

For Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) information, visit bart.gov or call 888.500.INFO or 511 on your mobile phone.

Travel by train and use the Capitol Corridor’s dedicated bus service from Emeryville into San Francisco. Visit www.capitolcorridor.org to plan your trip.

Travel with Blue & Gold Fleet on San Francisco Bay Ferry to/from:  Alameda/Oakland, Vallejo, Sausalito, Harbor Bay, Richmond, South San Francisco, Oracle Park and Chase Center. Visit blueandgoldfleet.com.