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1805 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-346-6000
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
Western Addition, San Francisco –
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More than just a relic of the past or a shrine to outdated hippiedom, this historic venue remains one of the city’s handful of stalwart concert halls where major bands routinely grace the stage and up-and-comers still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 Nation, traditions like the greeting still live on.
The open hall inside is relatively simple, with well-worn floors and cabaret-style chandeliers, and, depending on the act, the broad standing-room-only space in front of the stage hosts everyone from hardcore punks in furious mosh pits to chilled-out suburbanites.
Tables tucked against the walls provide respite from the dense surge of the thousand-plus fans who routinely sell out the shows, while a mezzanine level covered with psychedelic concert posters reminds guests of the venue’s long and occasionally drug-addled past.
Standard concert prices at the full bar keep revelers’ thirst in check, but all roads ultimately lead San Francisco music fans to The Fillmore, overpriced brews and all.
Depends greatly on the act, though most nights see plenty of counterculture veterans and young hipsters. All ages.
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.
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.
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.
Anything goes, but trends casual.
Whenever a band of interest takes the stage.
Sheba Piano Lounge (1419 Fillmore Street) serves up popular Ethiopian dishes and live jazz.
The Fillmore User Reviews