Fisherman’s Wharf Association is pleased to announce the FREE 10th Annual Christmas on the Wharf celebration, returning to historic Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, California, which is celebrating its 181st Anniversary in 2026. This beloved holiday tradition attracts locals and visitors from across the state, nation, and around the world. The event will span three festive weekends, Friday, December 4th through Sunday, December 20, 2026, with dazzling decorations on display all month long.
This year's Christmas on the Wharf will feature its enchanted holiday display, showcasing a classic wooden "under the sea" display, the wharfs towering 23-foot Christmas tree, a dazzling cascading ceiling of lights, a quaint Santa house and whimsical holiday inflatables.
Event Highlights
Live Entertainment & Holiday Performances
Peninsula Harmony Company (vintage costumes) – On Six Friday and Saturday evenings on December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 -- from 6 pm – 7 pm
Santa Visits & Holiday Memories
Entertainment schedule will be continuously updated on the Christmas on the Wharf event page at www.MontereyWharf.com.
