Pier Party at the Wharf
Partying every 2nd and 4th Saturday until the end of September!
Pier Party on the Wharf is back! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday from June through September, the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District will bring some of the Bay Area's best performers to the heart of the bay.
On the 2nd Saturdays, enjoy the classic Pier Party experience with live music, a Pier Party bar serving ready-to-drink premium craft cocktails, bistro-style seating, dancing, and dozens of retailers and restaurants to explore.
On the 4th Saturdays, do it all again to a golden hour backdrop with Pier Party at Sunset! Take over the triangle lot on Taylor Street and join in on interactive activations, ample space to gather and dance, and unforgettable live music as the sun sets over the waterfront. Both series are free and open to the public, offering breathtaking bay views and the vibrant energy of Jefferson Street.
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2nd Saturdays at Crab Wheel Plaza
July 11th
The party starts with Kendo the DJ on the turntables for a set full of throwbacks and classics, before you're up next for a karaoke intermission led by Mixsterious! Then Careless Whisper will take the stage and perform iconic hits from the 80s. Read more on our DJ and headliner below.
2 - 3:30 PM
Kenneth ‘Kendo’ Dolar was practically born into DJing as he grew up with some of the most innovative and influential DJs in the world. Starting in 2000 and spanning almost a decade, he was jet setting the world, from Asia to Europe and all corners of the world, producing tours and hosting events with Thud Rumble Limited. During his tenure at Thud Rumble he founded Mixsterious – a collective of artists, musicians, & creatives devoted to an out of the box philosophy of mastering their respective crafts. He has recently partnered up with JE under the producer duo, “The Fresh Crew”. Kendo continues to move the crowd through his many rotating DJ residencies in the San Francisco Bay Area and abroad.

4:30 - 6 PM
Careless Whisper brings the MTV and Sunset Strip ’80s party to life with high-energy hits, wild costumes, rad choreography, and nonstop audience participation. With a glam rock aesthetic and a setlist packed with the decade’s biggest anthems, every show is a neon-soaked trip back to the most fun era in music. Whether it's the iconic tunes of George Michael and Bon Jovi, the dance-pop anthems of Whitney Houston, or the rock ballads of Journey, Careless Whisper transports back to feeling alive in 1985 with an endless 80s hits playlist.
Relive the 80s, LIVE with Careless Whisper.
August 8th
Anthony Arya will open with his signature indie rock sound that will have you out of your seat and on your feet. Line Dancing Lisa and DJ Shivers will keep the momentum going with an interactive line-dance lesson to prep you for our country-rock headliner Ariel Jean. Read more on our DJ and headliner below.
2 - 3:30 PM
Anthony Arya is an indie folk rock artist from San Francisco, California. Before graduating high school he emerged into the national spotlight with appearances on NBC’s The Voice and winning multiple awards for songwriting. Now in his early twenties, he has released four acclaimed albums and become one of Northern California's most active touring artists. Arya’s music blends the storytelling traditions of folk music with contemporary indie rock. Anthony’s latest songs planned for the fifth album have gained over 1 million views on Instagram helping amplify his fanbase across the US and establish an international presence.
4:30 - 6 PM
Singer/songwriter, guitarist/composer, and Nashville recording artist Ariel Jean. Ariel is known for her unique original songs, and performance energy. The band has opened for Major National acts such as Sam Hunt, Tim Mcgraw, Little Big town, Kip Moore, Tyler Rich, and Bryan Martin. They’ve performed at major festivals such as Country in the Park, Country Summer Festival and were the first local band to be handpicked to perform at Golden Sky Festival at Discovery Park in Sacramento. The energy of the band's performance gets fans hooked, up dancing, and playing their original songs on repeat!
September 12th
DJ JP Breganza will spin us back to the 99s and 2000s before KPOP-Up takes the floor to live out or K-idol dreams with their synchronized steps. Magic Nostalgia will round out our lineup with a set of your favorite Y2k hits that you'll have no choice but to singalong to. Read more on our DJ and headliner below.
2 - 3:30 PM
Hailing from Vallejo and based in the Bay Area, JP Breganza is a high-energy DJ celebrated for bridging classic hip-hop, R&B, and local hyphy music with vibrant Original Pilipino Music (OPM) and Budots beats. Best known for his viral supermarket dance parties at Daly City's Seafood City, he regularly brings his infectious, genre-blurring sets to major venues like San Francisco's Public Works. An established crowd favorite on land and sea alike, JP delivers an electric, culturally rich dance floor experience that uniquely captures the spirit of the modern Bay Area.
4:30 - 6 PM
With big vocals, punchy guitars, dance-floor energy, and a set packed with familiar pop hits from the 90s, 2000s, 2010s, and today, Magic Nostalgia turns the songs everyone knows into a louder, bolder, more electric live experience. Think Britney, Backstreet Boys, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, and more — reworked with rock edge, groove, swagger, and plenty of singalong payoff.
Magic Nostalgia brings the songs you already love — then gives them more punch, more attitude, and a reason to stay for one more round.
To see who's on deck for sunset click here!
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Find Nearby Restaurants
Looking for some grub after you've spent the afternoon at Pier Party? Spend the evening dining at a nearby restaurant!
Things to Do
From boat tours to shopping, your next great adventure during your holiday awaits!








