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The Fillmore

The Fillmore San Francisco United States 37.7845880313011 -122.433099746704
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Concert Venue / Live Music Venue

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Neighborhood:

Western Addition

Address:

1805 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94115
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Phone:

415-346-6000

Links:

Official Website

Hours:

Most shows at 8pm, though days and hours vary

Concert doors typically open one hour prior to show time

Box office open 10am–4pm on Su and thirty minutes before doors all other days

Recommended as:

Night Spot

The Fillmore Review

Tip from Jonah:

“Be sure to snag a free apple from the barrel near the entrance and throughout much of the venue – another of the Fillmore’s great traditions! And if you’re seeing a sold-out show, there’s a good chance they’ll be handing out free posters like the ones in the mezzanine, too.”

The Scene

The Fillmore emerged in the 1960s as a central component to the counterculture movement, hosting some of the biggest bands of the era and arguably fostering the emergence of psychedelic rock.

The Fillmore emerged in the 1960s as a central component to the counterculture movement, hosting some of the biggest bands of the era and arguably fostering the emergence of psychedelic rock.

More than just a relic of the past or a shrine to outdated hippiedom, this historic venue remains one of the city’s handful of stalwart concert halls where major bands routinely grace the stage and up-and-comers still yearn to stand. Much like they have done for decades, greeters yell out, “Welcome to the Fillmore!” as the audience files in before a show, and though purists decry the 2008 lease to corporate chain Live... read more

Crowd

Depends greatly on the act, though most nights see plenty of counterculture veterans and young hipsters. All ages.

Entertainment/Music

Bands representing a broad variety of genres, though rock acts tend to dominate. Past performers include Foster the People, Gillian Welch, Paul Simon, and the Arctic Monkeys.

Food/Miscellaneous

Rotating menu of American cuisine including hot dogs and sandwiches available on the mezzanine. All attendees must have a ticket, including babies. ATM in lobby. One factory-sealed water bottle may be brought in. All regulations subject to change based on performers’ requests.

Prices

Tickets usually $24–$70. Service fee $3 on all tickets sold at the box office, except on Sundays. Grub $4–$8. Beer $6–$8, wine $8–$12, cocktails $8–$14. $25 credit card minimum bar.

Dress

Anything goes, but trends casual.

Hot Nights/When to Go

Whenever a band of interest takes the stage.

Close By

Sheba Piano Lounge (1419 Fillmore Street) serves up popular Ethiopian dishes and live jazz.

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The Fillmore Schedule of Events

May

23

Wed

May

27

Sun

May

29

Tue

May

30

Wed

Jun

01

Fri

The Head and the Heart

Concert / Folk / Indie / Pop / Rock

Jun

02

Sat

The Head and the Heart

Concert / Folk / Indie / Pop / Rock

Jun

03

Sun

The Head and the Heart

Concert / Folk / Indie / Pop / Rock

Jun

05

Tue

The Fillmore - Concert Venue | Live Music Venue in San Francisco.

Concert / Indie Rock

9:00 pm Destroyer

Jun

06

Wed

The Maine

Concert / Indie Rock

7:00 pm The Maine

Jun

13

Wed

Jun

14

Thu

Jun

16

Sat

Jun

29

Fri

Jun

30

Sat

Jul

06

Fri

Blind Pilot

Concert / Alternative Music / Indie

9:00 pm Blind Pilot