San Francisco Historium Spotlight at Pier 35, Port of San Francisco
Dates: 8/22/2026 - 8/23/2026
📍 Theatre: Pier 35, Port of San Francisco
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San Francisco Historium Spotlight is an immersive theatrical experience from Red Barn Productions, presented in partnership with the San Francisco Historical Society, bringing Gold Rush-era San Francisco to life at Pier 35 on the Embarcadero. Visitors can explore recreated Gold Rush-era neighborhoods and maritime history, pan for gold, interact with period performers, and board a faithfully recreated tall ship. Entertainment includes high-kicking saloon shows, magicians, sea shanties, street performers, and busking musicians, alongside period-specific shops, artisan wares, and gourmet food and beverages. The event employs more than 150 artists and craftspeople and is produced by Drew Patterson.
Cast and Creative Team for San Francisco Historium Spotlight at Pier 35, Port of San Francisco
Creative Team
Drew Patterson
General Manager
Drew Patterson
Producer
Red Barn Productions
Producer
San Francisco Historical Society
Collaborator
News About San Francisco Historium Spotlight at Pier 35, Port of San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO HISTORIUM SPOTLIGHT to Transform Pier 35 Into Gold Rush-Era City
June 29, 2026 Red Barn Productions, creators of The Great Dickens Christmas Fair, will present the San Francisco Historium Spotlight at Pier 35, a one-weekend immersive theatrical event recreating Gold Rush-era San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO HISTORIUM SPOTLIGHT is Coming to San Francisco’s Pier 35
May 28, 2026 The creators of San Francisco’s long-running The Great Dickens Christmas Fair, Red Barn Productions, bring a new immersive theatrical experience to the Port of San Francisco’s Pier 35 this summer: the San Francisco Historium Spotlight.About the Theatre
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