San Francisco Fleet Week 2025
One of the best annual events in San Francisco, Fleet Week is here! Get ready for a weekend full of rooftop parties, flowing libations, awesome air shows and more! Check out the schedule and plan your weekend (and leave some extra time if you are driving…traffic will be a nightmare). Fleet Week will take place from Sunday, October 5 to Monday, October 13, with the main air shows taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
This year, the Air Show will include The Marine F-35B, U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Navy F-35C Demo w/ Legacy Flight, USAF F-35A Heritage Flight, U.S. Marine Corps Fat Albert C-130J Super Hercules, United 777, Jack Aces Three Ship P-51, Canadian Snowbirds, Patriots, Ace Maker T-33, Randy Howell & Cory Lovell Dual and more. Needless to say, there will be a bunch of great planes, tricks and performances throughout the day for San Francisco Fleet Week 2025!
*Updated with 2025 Fleet Week Schedule
2025 San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show Schedule:
Thursday, October 9, 1PM to 5PM Air Show practice
Friday, October 10, 11:15AM to 4PM Air Show
Saturday, October 11, 11AM to 4PM Air Show
Sunday, October 12, 11AM to 4PM Air Show
Monday, October 13: 10AM Blue Angels departure from the Bay Area
Where to Watch the Air Show
Best Viewing Spots
- Pier 39: You will be close to the action, but it gets really crowded here. However, it’s a great place to see most of the show. Try to find a spot with a clear view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
- Aquatic Park: There is a small stadium here with seats facing out over the bay. You will get a great view of the Fleet Week San Francisco Air Show from here, although the maneuvers over the Golden Gate Bridge will be harder to see.
- Crissy Field: There will be fewer people on this side, which makes it a nicer viewing area. This is a great place to see the Blue Angels’ maneuvers near the bridge. It is a little further away from the main action though, so the trees may block out a little bit of the show.
- Marina Green: Just to the east of Crissy Field is the Marina Green. This large green space offers a great look at the air show. You can also buy premium tickets for this area so you don’t have to fight for a place to watch the fun. Tickets for the premium section are already on sale.
TRANSPORTATION:
Muni: The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will be providing extra Muni service for Fleet Week.
Caltrain: Extra capacity will be provided Saturday Saturday and Sunday morning for passengers heading to Fleet Week, as well as extra capacity post event.
Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry: A unique way to view both the Parade of Ships and Air Show. Click here for details
CRUISES:
Red & White Fleet Fleet Week Cruise
- Amazing afternoon cruise to see the San Francisco Air Show and the Blue Angels
- Cruise is offered on all 3 main air show days (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
- Cruise leaves at 1:30PM or 1:45 PM on Friday, 10/10, Saturday, 10/11 and Sunday, 10/12 (make sure to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure for boarding)
- Incredible views of the show on multiple decks. The views don’t get better than this!
- Light snacks and beverages will be available for purchase
- Ship departs from Pier 43 1/2 located in Fisherman’s Wharf
- Tickets are available for $105 (Adults 18+) and $65 for Youth (ages 5-20)
- Children under 4 are free
- Book tickets
Air Show Lunch Cruise on the San Francisco Belle
- Cruises will take place on Sunday, October 12
- Departure Time is 2PM, but boarding will start at 1:30PM. Arrive early to board and get a good spot!
- 2.5 Hour Cruise (2PM to 4:30PM)
- Complimentary Lunch Buffet is included. Buffet will feature an assortment of salads, entrees and desserts
- Complimentary drinks will be provided. Enjoy sparkling wine, tea, coffee, soft drinks, orange juice and more. Cocktails, wine and beer will be available for purchase.
- Enjoy music played by a live DJ
- Seating will be assigned at large tables
- Tickets start at $215 with discounts for Children and Military. Kids under 3 are free.
- Click Here for Details
Blue & Gold 2-Hour Cruise
- Cruise will take place on Saturday and Sunday
- Ship departs at 1:30PM and boarding starts at 1:15PM (45 minutes advance arrival in recommended)
- A Box lunch from Boudin Bakery (sandwich, water, cookie & chips) will be provided
- Cruise will have soft drinks and alcoholic beverages available for purchase
- Tickets are $105 for Adults (18+), $70 for Children
- Military/Senior discount available for $85
- Seating is unassigned
- Click here to buy your tickets today
Cruise on the SS Jeremiah O’Brien
- Cruises will be offered on Saturday, October 11 (9am to 5pm) and Sunday, October 12 (9AM to 5PM)
- Ship departs from Fisherman’s Wharf (Pier 35)
- Enjoy an amazing Cruise around the San Francisco bay and then score a prime spot for the air show.
- Get front row seats to the air show from 12pm to 4pm (Blue Angels fly starting at 3PM)
- There will be complimentary drinks and food aboard the ship
- Coffee and donuts provided to passengers as you board
- You are also welcome to bring your own lunch
- Tickets are available for Adults for $196 and Children (ages 5-16) for $117
- Family package available for $132/person (2 adults and 2 children)
- Click below for Tickets
- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 CRUISE
- SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 CRUISE
SAN FRANCISCO FLEET WEEK
Here is the Full Schedule of Events for San Francisco Fleet Week 2025:
Monday, 10/6
1:30PM: 1st Marine Division Brass Quintet at St Monica School
Tuesday, 10/7:
12PM: 1st Marine Division Brass Quintet at Salesforce Park
12PM: NBSW Woodwind Quintet at The San Francisco Zoo
3PM: NBSW Woodwind Quintet at The SF VA Medical Center
6PM: 1st Marine Division Brass Quintet at Noe Valley Town Square
Wednesday, 10/8:
12PM: NBSW Woodwind Quintet at City College of SF
12:30PM: First Marine Division Brass Quintet at Landing at Leidesdorff Street
2PM: USAF Travis Brass Band at Ghirardelli Square
5PM: NBSW Woodwind Quintet at The Conservatory
5PM: USAF Band of the Golden West at Pier 39
5PM: NBSW Brass Band at Japantown Buchanan Mall
Thursday, 10/9:
12PM: NBSW Woodwind Quintet at Ferry Building Back Plaza
12PM: USAF Travis Brass at Crab Wheel Plaza
5PM: NBSW Woodwind Quintet at One Sansome
5PM-8PM: NBSW Destroyers + Great Wall Youth Orchestra at Heroes Block Party
5PM-7PM: USAF Band of the Golden West at Pier 39
5PM: NBSW Brass Band at Jane Warner Plaza
6PM: 1st Marine Division Ceremonial Band at Marines Memorial Honor our Fallen Concert
6PM-8PM: Honor Our Fallen Concert at Marine’s Memorial Theatre
Friday, 10/10:
10AM-5PM: STEM Center at Fleet Week Expo
10:30AM-12PM: Parade of Ships along Waterfront
11:15AM-4PM: Air Show
12PM: NBSW Brass Band at Golden Gate Park Band Shell
12PM: USAF Travis Brass Band at Crab Wheel Plaza
12PM: Army Pop Band at Presidio Trust Tunnel Top Park
2PM: Flam Jam at Presidio Trust Tunnel Top Park
4PM: NBSW Woodwind Quintet at Glen Park Library
4PM: 1st Marine Division Diamondbacks in Union Square
4PM: USAF Travis Brass Band at Friday on Front
5PM–7PM: NBSW Destroyers at Pier 39
6PM -7:30PM: 1st Marine Division Brass Band at Chinatown Night Market
9:45PM: 1st Marine Division Brass Band at Hayes Valley
Saturday, 10/11:
10AM-5PM: STEM Center at Fleet Week Expo
10AM-5PM: Service and Readiness Expo at Fleet Fest
10AM-9PM: Fleet Fest at Pier 30/32
11AM: NBSW Brass Band at Pier 30/32
11AM-4PM: Air Show
12PM: Flam Jam at Ghirardelli Square
12PM: USAF Mobility at Crab Wheel Plaza
12PM: USAF Travis Brass at Bayview India Basin Waterfront Park
12PM: 1st Marine Division Brass Band at Fleet Fest
2PM: NBSW Woodwind Quintet at Sunset Branch Library
4PM: First Marine Division Brass Quintet at West Portal
5PM: NBSW Brass Band at Ghirardelli Square
5PM–7PM: NBSW Destroyers at Pier 39
8PM–10PM: 1st MARDIV Brass Band & Diamondbacks at Westwood SF
Sunday, 10/12:
10AM-5PM: STEM Center at Fleet Week Expo
10AM-5PM: Service and Readiness Expo at Fleet Fest
10AM-5PM: Fleet Fest at Pier 30/32
11AM-4PM: Air Show
12PM: US Naval Sea Cadet Corps Band of the West Division at Fleet Fest
12:30PM: 1st Marine Division + NBSW Bands at The Italian Heritage Parade
2PM: 1st Marine Division Brass Quintet at Grace Cathedral
2PM: USAF Travis Brass Band at Fleet Fest
4PM: Army Pop Band “Flam Jam” at Fleet Fest
5PM–7PM: USAF Band of the Golden West at Pier 39
5:30PM: 1st Marine Division Brass Quintet at Transamerica Redwood Park
Monday, 10/13:
9AM–12PM: High School Band Challenge at Golden Gate Park Band Shell
Fleet Week 2025 Venues and Event Locations
American Legion Cathay Post 384
1524 Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94133
Bayview India Basin Waterfront Park
900 Innes Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124
Chinatown Night Market
857 Commercial St
San Francisco, CA 94108
City College of San Francisco
Ocean Campus-Choral room, Creative Arts building A133
50 Frida Kahlo Way,
San Francisco, CA 94112
Crab Wheel Plaza
2820 Taylor St
San Francisco, CA 94133
Ferry Building Back Plaza
1 Ferry Building
San Francisco, CA 94105
Fleet Fest
Pier 30/32
San Francisco, CA 94107
Friday on Front
240 Front St
San Francisco, CA 94111
Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point St E204A,
San Francisco, CA 94109
Glen Park Library
2825 Diamond St
San Francisco, CA 94131
Golden Gate Park Band Shell
Music Concourse Dr
San Francisco, CA 94118
Grace Cathedral
1100 California St
San Francisco, CA 94108
Hayes Valley
Hayes Street between Gough & Octavia
San Francisco, CA 94102
Heroes Block Party
1524 Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94133
High School Band Challenge
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
San Francisco, CA 94118
Honor Our Fallen Concert
609 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Italian Heritage Parade
Jefferson & Powell to Washington Park
San Francisco, CA 94133
Jane Warner Plaza
Castro
Jane Warner Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94114
Japantown Buchanan Mall at Sutter St.
1750 Buchanan St
San Francisco, CA 94115
Landing at Leidesdorff
199-151 Leidesdorff St,
San Francisco, CA 94111
Marines Memorial Theatre
609 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Noe Valley Town Square
3861 24th St,
San Francisco, CA 94114
The Conservatory at One Sansome
One Sansome St
San Francisco, CA 94104
Pier 39
PIER 39
San Francisco, CA 94133
Presidio Trust Tunnel Top Park
210 Lincoln Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94129
San Francisco Zoo
Leaping Lemur Café
1 Zoo Rd
San Francisco, CA 94132
SF VA Medical Center- Community Living Center
14 Veterans Dr
San Francisco, CA 94121
St Monica School
5950 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121
Sunset Branch Library
1305 18th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
TJPA Salesforce Park
425 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94105
Transamerica Redwood Park
Transamerica Pyramid Center
600 Montgomery St
San Francisco, CA 94111
Union Square
333 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94108
West Portal
Courtyard
80 West Portal Ave
San Francisco, CA 94127
Westwood
2036 Lombard Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
About Fleet Week in San Francisco:
Every year, something super exciting happens in San Francisco – it’s called Fleet Week! But what is Fleet Week, and why is it so cool? Well, let’s break it down in simple terms.
What is Fleet Week?
Fleet Week is like a big, awesome party where we celebrate our Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps. These are the people who protect our country, and Fleet Week is our way of saying, “Thanks for keeping us safe!”
Ships, Ships, and More Ships
Military ships can be pretty cool. During Fleet Week, some of these ships sail into San Francisco Bay and dock along the waterfront. You can go aboard them, explore inside, and see what life is like for sailors. It’s like a big floating adventure!
Crazy Plane Tricks
Now, the sky gets even more exciting during Fleet Week. You’ll see airplanes zooming and doing crazy tricks in the air. The most famous team is called the Blue Angels. They fly super-fast planes in perfect formation and make twists and turns that’ll make your jaw drop. It’s like watching a high-flying circus!
Learning Fun
Fleet Week is not just about fun; it’s also about learning cool stuff. You can find out how the military helps during emergencies like earthquakes and floods. They have big trucks and gear to rescue people and provide medical help. It’s amazing how they help our communities!
Patriotic Pride
People in San Francisco and visitors from all around come together during Fleet Week. We wave American flags, wear red, white, and blue, and feel proud of our country. It’s a time to honor our heroes and show our love for the USA.
Yummy Food and Good Times
Of course, there’s delicious food to munch on too! Food trucks line the streets, offering everything from hot dogs to ice cream. And there are often live music performances and fun events to enjoy with family and friends.
Interesting Facts about Fleet Week in San Francisco:
Historic Roots: Fleet Week in San Francisco has a history dating back to 1981 when it was first established to celebrate the U.S. Navy and strengthen the bonds between the military and the civilian population.
Iconic Location: San Francisco’s Fleet Week is renowned for its breathtaking setting, with the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island providing a stunning backdrop to the maritime & aerial displays.
Blue Angels: The U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team is a star attraction. Their precision aerial maneuvers and breathtaking stunts have become a signature feature of Fleet Week, thrilling audiences with their performances.
Ship Tours: During Fleet Week, the public has the unique opportunity to tour real naval vessels, including aircraft carriers, cruisers, and destroyers. It’s a chance to see the inner workings of these impressive ships up close.
Humanitarian Assistance: Fleet Week serves as a platform to showcase the military’s humanitarian efforts. Demonstrations of disaster relief and search and rescue operations highlight the versatility and readiness of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard.
STEM Education: Many Fleet Week events focus on education, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It provides a chance for students to engage with military personnel and learn about career opportunities in these areas.
Community Engagement: Fleet Week goes beyond military displays; it involves community outreach programs, such as ship visits to local schools and hospitals, reinforcing the connection between the military and the people it serves.
Salute to First Responders: In recognition of the invaluable contributions of first responders, Fleet Week often includes special events and tributes to police, firefighters, and other emergency personnel.
Aviation Display: In addition to the Blue Angels, Fleet Week features an impressive lineup of military aircraft, including fighter jets, helicopters, and transport planes, showcasing the breadth of the U.S. military’s aerial capabilities.
Military Bands: The event is not just about visual spectacles; it’s also a celebration of music. Military bands often perform, showcasing their talent and entertaining the crowds with patriotic tunes.
International Participation: San Francisco’s Fleet Week frequently hosts foreign naval ships and personnel, promoting international cooperation and strengthening diplomatic ties.
Veterans Support: Fleet Week provides opportunities to support and honor veterans through various events and initiatives, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and assisting those who have served.
Economic Impact: Fleet Week significantly contributes to the local economy, with thousands of visitors flocking to San Francisco each year, boosting tourism, and generating revenue for the city.
Environmental Awareness: In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on environmental sustainability during Fleet Week, with efforts to minimize its ecological footprint and promote eco-friendly practices.
Culinary Delights: Food trucks and vendors offer a wide array of delicious cuisine, making Fleet Week not just a visual and auditory delight but a culinary adventure as well.
