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Fleet Week at PIER 39 (Oct. 7-11)

Sunday, October 11, 2026 - 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Pier 39 | Pier 39, The Embarcadero, San Francisco CA

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Fleet Week at PIER 39 (Oct. 7-11)

Did you know that PIER 39 is THE place to experience the Fleet Week action? Enjoy live music from military and local bands backed by front-row views of the Bay, spectacular ship sightings, and unforgettable aerial performances overhead. From the Parade of Ships to the Fleet Week Air Show, discover all the ways to celebrate Fleet Week from the waterfront at PIER 39!

Beyond the action on the Bay, PIER 39 keeps the energy going with live performances throughout Fleet Week, giving visitors even more to enjoy before and after the day’s events. With waterfront dining, shopping, entertainment, and unbeatable views all in one place, PIER 39 is the ultimate home base for experiencing Fleet Week in San Francisco.

Active and retired military members can also take advantage of special discounts at participating locations. Visit the PIER 39 website to learn more about available military offers and start planning your Fleet Week visit.

Entrance Plaza Stage Schedule 

Wednesday, 10/7  

  • 12pm – 2pm – DJ PAULY PAUL 
    Get the Fleet Week party started in PIER 39’s Entrance Plaza with DJ Pauly Paul spinning all your favorite dance songs! 
  • 5pm – 7pm – MOBILITY ROCK BAND, USA AIR FORCE BAND OF THE GOLDEN WEST 
    The United States Air Force is bringing their Rock Band to the Entrance Plaza stage and will have you belting out classic and modern hits. 

Thursday, 10/8

  • 12pm – 2pm – DJ PAULY PAUL 
    Get the Fleet Week party started in PIER 39’s Entrance Plaza with DJ Pauly Paul spinning all your favorite dance songs! 
  • 5pm – 7pm – MOBILITY ROCK BAND, USA AIR FORCE BAND OF THE GOLDEN WEST 
    The United States Air Force is bringing their Rock Band to the Entrance Plaza stage and will have you belting out classic and modern hits. 

Friday, 10/9  

  • 12pm – 2pm – SCALPEL SCALPEL 
    Slicing through the decades with high-energy covers of your favorite hits from the ’90s and 2000s. From Grunge to Pop-Punk, R&B to Alt-Rock, they deliver nostalgia with a sharp edge and a whole lot of heart. 
  • 5pm – 7pm – NAVY BAND SOUTHWEST DESTROYERS ROCK BAND 
    The United States Navy Destroyers return to PIER 39 to rock Entrance Plaza once again with toe-tapping tunes guaranteed to have you singing along with them. 

Saturday, 10/10  

  • 12pm – 2pm – JORDAN & THE RITUAL 
    With a mix of Soul, Funk, Rock, and Groove, Jordan & The Ritual deliver all-time classics from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 00’s.  Get ready to hear everything from The Rolling Stones and Tom Petty, to Dave Matthews and The Zac Brown Band, with everything in between! 
  • 5pm – 7pm – NAVY BAND SOUTHWEST DESTROYERS ROCK BAND 
    The United States Navy Destroyers return to PIER 39 to rock Entrance Plaza once again with toe-tapping tunes guaranteed to have you singing along with them.

Sunday, 10/11 

  • 12pm – 2pm – COBRA COWBOY 
    Cobra Cowboy covers 80s music with a country twist. All the greatest pop music of the decade reimagined in a rustic and rocking Country, Bluegrass, and Americana style. 
  • 5pm – 7pm – MOBILITY ROCK BAND, USA AIR FORCE BAND OF THE GOLDEN WEST 
    The United States Air Force is bringing their Rock Band to the Entrance Plaza stage and will have you belting out classic and modern hits. 

Additional SF Fleet Week Events 

Parade of Ships – Friday, 10/9 (11am – Noon) 

  • See the largest Parade of Ships on the West Coast from the Bay End of PIER 39 as the ships of Fleet Week sail from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Bridge, led by The San Francisco Fire Department Fire Boat shooting jets of water into the air to celebrate the Fleet’s arrival.

Fleet Week Air Show – Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10/9 – 10/11 (12 – 4pm)

  • Excellent view of the Fleet Week Air Shows on Levels 1 & 2 of PIER 39. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will take to the skies at approximately 3pm.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, In Person, Kids & Families, Other, Sponsored
Venue: Pier 39
Address: Pier 39, The Embarcadero, San Francisco CA

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