As the city eagerly prepares for airshows, a ship parade, and a weekend of fun activities, plenty of great events are happening this week as part of San Francisco’s 2026 Fleet Week. One of the celebration’s main activities is a series of neighborhood concerts throughout the city.
Fleet Week free concerts
Starting on Tuesday, October 6, San Francisco will host 41 free concerts throughout the city, featuring multiple groups of military musicians. The concerts are free and open to the public, often taking place in public parks and major landmarks like Grace Cathedral or the Ferry Building.
Fleet Week Concert Schedule
The free concerts will take place from Tuesday through Sunday, with multiple concerts scheduled each day. Check out the full schedule below.
Tuesday, October 6
- 12:30 PM – 1st Marine Division Brass Quintet at TJPA Salesforce Park
- 6:00 PM – 1st Marine Division Brass Band at Noe Valley Town Square
Wednesday, October 7
- 11:30 AM – 1st Marine Division Brass Quintet at SF VA Medical Center, Outdoor Picnic Tables
- 2:00 PM – USAF Band of Golden West Brass at Ghirardelli Square (900 North Point St E100
- 3:00 PM – Navy Band SW Woodwind Quintet at Grace Cathedral
- 5:00 PM – 1st Marine Division Brass Band at Huntington Park, Nob Hill
- 5:00 PM – Navy Band SW Brass Band at Osaka Way in Japantown
- 5:00 PM – USAF Band of Golden West – Mobility at Pier 39
Thursday, October 8
- 12:00 PM – Navy Band SW Woodwind Quintet at Ferry Building
- 1:00 PM – USAF Band of Golden West Brass at Crab Wheel Plaza
- 5:00 PM – Navy Band SW Brass Band at Castro – Jane Warner Plaza
- 5:00 PM – USAF Band of Golden West – Mobility at Pier 39
- 6:00 PM – 1st Marine Division Ceremonial Band / Wind Ensemble at Honor Our Fallen Marines Memorial (Free Tickets Required)
- 7:00 PM – Navy Band SW Destroyers (DD) at Heroes Block Party by American Legion Cathay
Friday, October 9
- 12:00 PM – 1st Marine Division Brass Band at Patricia’s Green in Hayes Valley
- 12:00 PM – Navy Band SW Brass Band at Golden Gate Park Band Shell
- 12:00 PM – USAF Band of Golden West – Mobility at Crab Wheel Plaza
- 12:00 PM – 191st Army Woodwind Quintet at Presidio Tunnel Tops
- 4:00 PM – 1st Marine Division Popular Music Group at Union Square
- 4:00 PM – Navy Band SW Woodwind Quintet at Glen Park Library
- 5:00 PM – Navy Band SW Destroyers (DD) at Pier 39
- 5:00 PM – USAF Band of Golden West Brass at Ghirardelli Square
- 5:00 PM – Navy Band Southwest Brass Band at Powell Street Cable Car Turnaround
- 6:00 PM – 1st Marine Division Brass Band at Chinatown Night Market
Saturday, October 10
- 11:00 AM – 1st Marine Division Brass Band at Fleet Fest
- 11:00 AM – Navy Band SW Brass Band at K9 Heroes – Duboce Park
- 12:00 PM – USAF Band of Golden West – Rock Band Mobility at Fleet Fest
- 12:00 PM – 191st Army Jazz Ensemble at Ghirardelli Square
- 1:00 PM – USAF Band of Golden West Brass at India Basin Waterfront Park in Bayview
- 2:00 PM – Navy Band SW Woodwind Quintet at Sunset Branch Library
- 4:00 PM – 1st Marine Division Brass Band/Quintet at West Portal Patio
- 5:00 PM – Navy Band SW Brass Band at Fleet Fest
- 5:00 PM – Navy Band SW Destroyers (DD) at Pier 39
- 8:00 PM – 1st Marine Division Brass Band & Popular Music Group at Westwood World
Sunday, October 11
- 11:00 AM – USAF Band of Golden West Travis Brass Band at Fleet Fest
- 12:00 PM – US Naval Sea Cadet Corps Band of the West Division at Fleet Fest
- 12:30 PM – 1st Marine Division Ceremonial Band at Italian Heritage Parade
- 12:30 PM – Navy Band SW Parade Band at Italian Heritage Parade
- 2:00 PM – 191st Army Big Band at Fleet Fest
- 3:00 PM – 1st Marine Division Brass Quintet / Woodwind Quintet at San Francisco Zoo, Leaping Lemur Cafe
- 5:00 PM – USAF Band of Golden West – Mobility at Pier 39