The Fillmore Silver Spring (Silver Spring, MD) Concert Venue

Since 1968, the original Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco has been known for staging legendary shows, including concerts by Jimi Hendrix, The Who, and the Grateful Dead. Similarly, the Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD, is a music and entertainment venue that hosts a diverse range of artists. It veers away from the psychedelic vibe of the original, filling its schedule with everything from hip-hop to 80s reunion bands.

With a capacity of 2,000, the Fillmore Silver Spring has a few trippy, colorful designs, but it’s mostly a modern, sleek space. A small balcony with limited table seating overlooks the main floor, and both levels have full bars. Though all sightlines in the small but airy theater are great, flat-screen TVs along the walls ensure views of performances.

Shows at the Fillmore Silver Spring include many punk shows, in addition to big names in hip-hop such as Black Star, Mos Def, and Talib Kweli. Ticketing is handled through Live Nation or the venue’s box office. The Fillmore Silver Spring does not have its own parking, but public lots and garages are nearby.