The Galveston Pirate Festival is chartin’ a course for adventure. For three swashbucklin’ days, the island will brim with costumed rogues, live shanties, cannon fire, and treasure-worthy fun for the whole family.
Date(s): Sept 14-20, 2026
Main Festival: September 19–20
Pirate Festival: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Submarine & Destroyer Tours: 10 a.m.–noon and 2–4 p.m.
Afterparty: 8 p.m.–2 a.m.
The Galveston Pirate Festival kicks off Saturday at 11 a.m. and continues until 7 p.m. Guided submarine and destroyer tours will be offered from 10 a.m.–noon and again from 2–4 p.m. Keep the festivities going at the afterparty on The Strand from 8 p.m.–2 a.m., with the location to be announced.
Pub Crawl Friday: Downtown Galveston
Main Festival Saturday: Moody Gardens
Sunday: Galveston Historic Seaport
Yes the festival is family friendly with activities for the kids and grown ups. Kids activities include:
Yes! Attendees are encouraged to don their best pirate attire and immerse themselves in the swashbuckling spirit of the weekend.
Purchase tickets online for $25
At the gate, tickets will be $30
