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Festival of the Sea

  • San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park 900 Beach St SF, CA, 94109 United States (map)

Set sail for a full day of music, maritime fun, and waterfront festivities at the 2025 San Francisco Festival of the Sea on Saturday, September 13th! Join us at the scenic San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park to celebrate the city’s rich maritime history with a lively mix of entertainment and activities.

Event Highlights:

  • Outdoor live music and dance performances inspired by sea traditions from around the globe

  • Sea chantey performances inside the historic Maritime Museum Building

  • Sandcastle-building contest on the beach

  • Parade of boats across Aquatic Cove

  • Historic and small craft exhibitions in Aquatic Cove

  • Puppet show and story time for kids

Whether you’re a maritime enthusiast, music lover, or just looking for a fun day by the water, Festival of the Sea has something for everyone! 

This event is free and open to all- come celebrate the spirit of the sea! 

Featuring Performances by:

  • Surf Monster

  • Doug Closson and the King Tide Band

  • Holdstock, Clegg and Pratt

  • The Flying Angels Chinese Dance Company

  • DíaPaSón

  • Dogwatch Nautical Band 

  • Brass Farthing

  • Peter Kasin & Richard Adrianowicz 

  • Kathryn Daskal

  • Riggy Rackin

  • Shay Black

  • Amelia Hogan

  • Alina Larson & Blake Ritter

  • Mordecai benHerschel

  • Talitha Aho

  • Monica Wu

  • More details and performers to be announced soon…

Earlier Event: September 13
Annual Corte Madera Car Show
Later Event: September 13
Cars in the Park