Name: Fort Mason Night Market 2026
Start: 2026-05-22T17:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-22T22:00:00+00:00

The Fort Mason Night Market

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC), in partnership with Off The Grid, Stern Grove Festival, and West Coast Craft, announces the return of the Fort Mason Night Market, on Friday, September 18, 2026, 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.

*ABOVE: Fort Mason Night Market. TOP OF PAGE: Mission Delirium Brass Band. Photo: Pat Mazzera*

EVENT DETAILS

Make it a monthly affair at the Night Market 2026. The outdoor market transforms the historic FMCAC campus into a dynamic showcase of local artisans, cuisine, and entertainment.

This free public event combines the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier craft vendors with outstanding food offerings against a backdrop of stunning waterfront views.

Craft Vendors

· More than 60 artist and designer craftspeople, curated by West Coast Craft, featuring handmade goods inspired by San Francisco Bay Area and West Coast culture (Outdoors)

Food Trucks & Vendors

· Nearly 30 beverage and food vendors curated by Off The Grid (Outdoors)

Creative Workshops

· Creative workshops from FMCAC resident organizations. San Francisco Children’s Art Center offers an all-ages workshop from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For August 21, create art inspired by Beniamino Bufano’s “Hand Of Peace,” on display in the Museo Italo Americano (Building C). (Workshop is in Gallery 308, Building A)

*San Francisco Children’s Art Center Workshop*

Live Music & DJs

· DJs contribute musical ambiance to the evening’s festivities. For example, the August 21 market features a live performance from Mission Delirium (brass band with drums), and a set by the Empress SF DJ collective. More music TBA soon.

Dining & Beverages

· Seasonal dining and bar service from FMCAC residents Greens Restaurant, The Interval at Long Now, and Radhaus Alpine Beerhall & Restaurant (Building A)

*American Indian Cultural District:* We Are The Land, *Building D Lobby, First Floor*

Free Public Art

· Public art installations throughout campus

Shopping

· Extended hours at Arion Press (Building B, First Floor) and FLAX Art & Design store (Building D, First Floor)

*FMCAC Aerial Photograph: Christopher Michel*

Beautiful Ambiance

· Stunning San Francisco Bay views and waterfront ambiance

Free Live Music

· Live music curated by Stern Grove Festival. For example, the August 21 market features a live performance from Mission Delirium (brass band with drums), and a set by the Empress SF DJ collective. More music TBA soon.