Fort Mason Night Market 2026

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, West Coast Craft, Off The Grid & Stern Grove Festival Present

Fort Mason Night Market 2026

Friday, September 18 | ​Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC), in partnership with Off the Grid, Stern Grove Festival, and West Coast Craft, is pleased to announce the return of its Fort Mason Night Market, opening on Friday, April 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The free monthly market – open to all ages – transforms the historic waterfront campus into a booming destination for shopping, dining, music, and community. Additional confirmed dates include May 22 and June 19, with further dates from July through December to be announced.

Building on a breakout debut year that drew an estimated 100,000+ attendees, the market features 50+ artist and designer craft vendors curated by West Coast Craft, 25+ local food and drink purveyors curated by Off the Grid, and live music curated by Stern Grove Festival. The April market will feature a live musical performances from gloomy june, and DJ HGMNY. In May, the Stern Grove Festival stage will feature performances from Danny's Live Dead, and DJs from the Blue Bear School of Music; and in June, James Wavey, and DJ Black.

What to Expect

• 50+ artist and designer vendors curated by West Coast Craft, featuring goods inspired by Bay Area culture
• 25+ food/beverage vendors curated by Off the Grid, with a range of local culinary offerings
• Live music curated by Stern Grove Festival, featuring local artists and DJs
• Free public art installations throughout campus
• Creative workshops from FMCAC resident organizations
• Extended hours at Arion Press and FLAX art & design
• Seasonal dining and bar service from FMCAC residents Greens Restaurant, The Interval at Long Now, and Radhaus
• Stunning San Francisco Bay views and waterfront ambiance

Event Details

• Opening Night: Friday, April 17, 2026
• Additional Dates: May 22, June 19; July through December dates to be announced
• Time: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Location: Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco
• Cost: Free admission, all ages welcome
• Parking: Limited paid on-site parking; limited street parking available nearby
• Transit: Accessible by Muni bus routes
• More Info: fortmason.org

About Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture: FMCAC is a historic San Francisco waterfront landmark and dynamic cultural hub that sparks bold creativity through art, events, and community. Located within a 13-acre historic district of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, FMCAC is the nonprofit steward of the former U.S. Army San Francisco Port of Embarkation. Since opening to the public in 1977, FMCAC has embodied reinvention — transforming a former military base into a dynamic hub for artistic experimentation and civic life. FMCAC commissions site-responsive, public-facing artworks; presents free programs that position art as a shared public resource; and provides affordable space for a vibrant community of nonprofit resident organizations.

About Off the Grid: Founded in San Francisco in 2010, Off the Grid (OTG) is a leading mobile food innovator changing where and how food is consumed and created by transforming underutilized and temporary spaces into community gathering places. Through public markets, corporate dining services, and catering options, Off the Grid brings communities together around food while increasing economic opportunity for mobile food entrepreneurs.

About West Coast Craft: the premiere craft event in the U.S., West Coast Craft produces indoor and outdoor markets featuring hundreds of the Bay Area’s best artists and designer craftspeople. Since its launch in 2013, West Coast Craft has featured more than 3,000 artist and designer vendors whose works are inspired by the cultural and natural histories of the West Coast.

About Stern Grove Festival: Stern Grove Festival is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to making live music accessible to all. A beloved San Francisco tradition for 88 years, the festival has welcomed over five million guests to experience world-class performances completely free of charge. Each summer, Stern Grove Festival presents an eclectic lineup of Grammy winners, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, and rising stars.