Daly City, California
San Francisco Dickens Christmas Fair 2026
Official name: The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Saturday, November 21 to Sunday, December 20, 2026
| Dates | Saturday, November 21 to Sunday, December 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days Closed | Open Saturdays and Sundays only |
| Hours |
Open five weekends plus the Friday after Thanksgiving (Nov 27). |
| Where | The exhibition halls of the Cow Palace, on the San Francisco - Daly City line, indoors 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014 Directions |
| Admission | Tickets sold online only at dickensfair.com; no box office on site |
| Parking | Parking at the Cow Palace main entrance, $20 per vehicle, charged by the Cow Palace. |
| Organizer | Red Barn Productions. Official website |
| Plan Your Trip | Hotels for November 21 Map affiliate |
San Francisco Dickens Christmas Fair: Quick Answers
When does San Francisco Dickens Christmas Fair open in 2026?
It opens on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
When does San Francisco Dickens Christmas Fair close for the season?
The last day is Sunday, December 20, 2026.
What are San Francisco Dickens Christmas Fair's hours?
Every open day 10 am to 6 pm. Open five weekends plus the Friday after Thanksgiving (Nov 27).
Is San Francisco Dickens Christmas Fair open every day?
Open Saturdays and Sundays only.
Is San Francisco Dickens Christmas Fair open on Thanksgiving?
No. The organizer lists it as closed on Thanksgiving.
Where is San Francisco Dickens Christmas Fair?
The exhibition halls of the Cow Palace, on the San Francisco - Daly City line, indoors, in Daly City, California. The address is 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014.
Is San Francisco Dickens Christmas Fair free, or do you need a ticket?
You need a ticket. Tickets sold online only at dickensfair.com; no box office on site.
About San Francisco Dickens Christmas Fair
A costumed, immersive re-creation of Victorian London that fills four acres of the Cow Palace halls on weekends from late November, with hundreds of performers, pubs, music halls and a holiday handcraft marketplace of shops. It has been a Bay Area tradition since 1970.
Where Is San Francisco Dickens Christmas Fair?
The exhibition halls of the Cow Palace, on the San Francisco - Daly City line, indoors, 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014. The other dots are nearby markets.
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