11 AM
Pacific Park on the Pier
Santa Monica Pier · Family
Open-air amusement park on the pier deck with the solar Ferris wheel, coaster and midway games. Open daily.
7 PM
Third Street Buskers
Third Street Promenade · Music
Street musicians, dancers and the famous dueling pianos along the open-air promenade most evenings.
Twilight Concert Series
Free Wednesday-night concerts on the Santa Monica Pier through the summer.
Fourth of July on the Pier
Daytime festivities and a beach holiday crowd, with fireworks along the coast.
Santa Monica Pier Glow / Lights Fest
Late-summer celebration of the pier with light installations and live performances.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.