SF's 2026 Pizza, Bagel, and Beer Festival

Start: Saturday, August 15, 2026 12:00PM
End: Saturday, August 15, 2026 4:00PM

San Francisco’s beloved Pizza, Bagel & Beer Festival is returning to North Beach on Saturday, August 15, 2026, and tickets are officially on sale now! Hosted by legendary restaurateur and 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani in partnership with the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, the family-friendly festival will once again bring together an incredible lineup of Bay Area pizzerias, bagelries, and breweries, all in support of various local non-profits. Now entering its fourth year, the festival is expanding in a major way for 2026 with the addition of an all-new live music stage in Washington Square Park, featuring swing, jazz, and rockabilly performances throughout the afternoon. This year’s festival will feature several local vendors including Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, Capo’s, Slice House, A16, Flour + Water Pizzeria, Square Pie Guys, PizzaLeah, Pizzeria da Laura, Boichik Bagels, The Laundromat, Dago Bagel, Sierra Nevada, Fieldwork Brewing, Lagunitas, and many more. Guests can also enjoy the return of the San Francisco Ooni Pizza Championship, where home chefs and pizza enthusiasts compete live in front of festival attendees. Beyond celebrating pizza, bagels, and beer, the event continues to support several important local nonprofit organizations including the Salesian Boys & Girls Club, San Francisco Italian Athletic Club Foundation, Saints Peter & Paul School, Friends of Washington Square Park, Next Village, the North Beach Business Association, and the John Arena Foundation. Tickets, which have sold out each year, are available now via the PurplePass link and include the following tiers: Limited VIP Tickets | $275 per person including pizza and bagel tastings, unlimited beer tickets, one-hour early entry, and access to a private lounge at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club featuring an open bar, Columbus Craft Meats charcuterie bites, and a gift bag of Italian specialties Ages 21+ Tickets | $90 per person including pizza and bagel tastings, plus 4 beer tickets Ages 13+ Tickets | $60 per person including pizza and bagel tastings Ages 5–12 Kids Tickets | $30 per person including pizza and bagel tastings (*Children under 5 receive free admission) The festival will take place throughout North Beach along Stockton & Filbert Streets and Washington Square Park from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., with participating neighborhood bars and restaurants continuing the celebration into the evening with live music and special offerings.