RASA World, the live experience company behind Pier Play, will bring the outdoor waterfront festival to San Francisco on Saturday, September 19. The single-day, 21+ event marks the public opening of Elevation Sky Park San Francisco (ESP SF) at historic Pier 70, headlined by Ibiza-based DJ and producer BLOND:ISH.
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Scenes from Pier Play IV at the Santa Monica Pier. On Saturday, September 19, RASA World brings Pier Play to San Francisco for its debut at Elevation Sky Park, headlined by BLOND:ISH — a new destination for live music, art, film, wellness and immersive entertainment at historic Pier 70 in the Dogpatch. Image Credit: RASA World
Pier Play San Francisco marks the first public programming at ESP SF, a new destination for live music, art, film, wellness and immersive entertainment developed by Elevation XR with Brookfield Properties. The debut brings electronic music, food, interactive art and cultural programming to the Pier 70 waterfront. EMPIRE, the San Francisco-based independent music company, took a strategic stake in the campus in September 2025 to back its future music and cultural programming.
BLOND:ISH is joined by Nico de Andrea, Darco, MALAS and Admiral for a lineup spanning Afro house, organic house and Latin-influenced electronic music.
Pier Play SF is both a debut and a homecoming. RASA World was founded in San Francisco and launched the festival in 2024 on the Santa Monica Pier, where it became the first recurring dance music festival staged at the landmark. Annual attendance has grown fivefold since 2024. Those editions ran carnival games and dancing robots alongside the DJ sets, with roaming cannoli carts, curated local vendors built into the footprint by design, and light towers washing the sky above the grounds.
“Everything started in San Francisco for us, and after four straight sellouts on the Santa Monica Pier, this is the city we wanted to bring Pier Play to next,” said Ahmad Muhaisen, co-founder and CEO of RASA World. “We just needed the right home and the right partners, and at Pier 70, with Elevation Sky Park, Brookfield, and EMPIRE, we found both. This is our first festival outside Los Angeles, and it won’t be our last.”
ESP SF was shaped to serve its neighbors from the start, with input from Mayor Daniel Lurie’s office, the Port of San Francisco, and Dogpatch community organizations. Opening day is an invitation to the community that made it possible, with more programming to follow as the campus grows.
“This first event belongs to all of San Francisco and all the community members that pulled together to make it happen,” said Sean Ahearn, CEO and Co-founder of Elevation XR. “We built ESP SF to be a gathering place for the Bay Area, and there is no better way to open our doors than by welcoming our neighbors into the park for a celebration of music, art, community and connection. This is the first of many events to come. There will be more and more to experience at Pier 70.”
“The Port of San Francisco is thrilled to welcome Elevation Sky Park to Pier 70,” said Port of San Francisco Executive Director Michael Martin. “This new immersive entertainment destination is yet another example of the neighborhood’s evolving mix of unique experiences and one-of-a-kind small businesses. We’re excited for residents and visitors to discover Elevation Sky Park and feel the creative waterfront energy that is growing at Pier 70.”
ESP SF’s Phased Opening and New Dome Renderings
As part of its phased opening, ESP SF is releasing new renderings of its flagship dome and the wider Pier 70 waterfront campus.
When completed, Elevation Sky Park San Francisco will be home to three geodesic projection domes immersing guests in 360-degree experiences for live concerts, transformative art, film screenings, and events. The park is designed to accommodate approximately 2,500 attendees, with 3 geodesic immersive domes ranging in capacity from 150 to 750 guests, anchoring a waterfront campus that includes outdoor gathering spaces, food and beverage, and year-round community programming. Dome-based programming and additional immersive experiences will begin in the months ahead as the campus continues to open in phases.
“Elevation Sky Park is an ideal fit with the creative community onsite at Pier 70 and another great reason to visit, engage and return,” said Brookfield Properties Vice President of Development Tim Bacon. “ESP adds to Pier 70’s mix of uses where the energy of one space fuels the next to connect people to each other and to the waterfront. It’s exciting to see Pier 70 emerging as a destination and cultural hub.”
Tickets and Event Details
Pier Play San Francisco takes place Saturday, September 19, from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Elevation Sky Park San Francisco, located at Pier 70 at the end of 22nd Street where it meets San Francisco Bay.
Presale registration is open now at https://rasa.fyi/pier-play-san-francisco/access for first access to tickets. General admission and VIP tickets go on sale Thursday, July 30 at 10:00 a.m. PT
About RASA World
RASA World is a live experience company that brings iconic spaces to life through large-scale festivals, branded experiences, and immersive cultural events. Founded in San Francisco, RASA has produced music-driven cultural events across Los Angeles, Miami, London, Dubai, Beirut, Ibiza, and Paris, and returns home with Pier Play San Francisco, the first public event at ESP SF. Its proprietary event brands include Pier Play, Thrill City, and Portalverse. Launched in 2024, Pier Play became the first recurring dance music festival staged on the Santa Monica Pier and has sold out four consecutive editions. Learn more at rasa.world.
About Elevation Sky Park San Francisco
Elevation Sky Park San Francisco (ESP SF) is the flagship venue of Elevation XR, Inc., an immersive entertainment platform company building a network of dome-based venues. Located at historic Pier 70 on San Francisco’s Dogpatch waterfront, ESP SF is an experiential campus for live music, immersive cinema, art, wellness, and community programming. Developed in partnership with Brookfield Properties and built on the operational blueprint of Wisdome LA, ESP SF opens in phases beginning September 2026. Learn more at Elevation XR.
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