Events and festivals · Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco
PIER 39 Christmas Tree Lighting
PIER 39 Entrance Plaza, The Embarcadero & Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
December 3, 2026
PIER 39 lights its 60-foot Christmas tree on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Entrance Plaza. The pier lists live music from The Death & Taxes Swing Band, festive specials, a North Pole visit, and snowfall during the celebration.
No admission fee is posted for the lighting. A $15 flat-rate all-day parking special is listed with advance reservation; overnight parking is not included.
The F-Line streetcar stops on the Embarcadero near the pier. Arrive near 5 if you want the band before the plaza fills.
Cost: No admission fee posted for the lighting; parking special $15 flat-rate with reservation
Checked Nov 7, 2026