Pier One Theatre

Pier One Theatre is Homer's iconic community theater, staging performances in a beloved venue on the Homer Spit with Kachemak Bay visible through the windows and the smell of saltwater in the air. Founded in 1973, the company has built a proud tradition of summer theater on the spit, presenting a season of plays, musicals, comedies, and original works featuring local and regional talent. The intimate black-box setting seats around 60 patrons, creating an up-close theater experience where the performers and audience share the same small space and the same Alaskan light outside. Performances run Thursday through Sunday evenings during the summer season, typically June through August, with occasional special events and touring productions throughout the year. Watching live theater with Kachemak Bay just outside — halibut boats heading out, sea otters floating in the channel — is one of those genuinely Alaska-specific experiences that no other theater can replicate. Pier One is a reflection of Homer's long tradition as a creative community and a gathering place for artists, writers, and performers from across Alaska. Ticket prices are modest and the atmosphere is welcoming to first-timers and long-time supporters alike. For visitors who want to experience Homer beyond its scenery and fishing, an evening at Pier One Theatre is a memorable introduction to the town's soul.