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The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA

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The Fillmore

1805 Geary Blvd · San Francisco, CA

Why you should go…

The Fillmore is a historic ballroom on Geary Boulevard that became the center of San Francisco's psychedelic music scene in the 1960s under promoter Bill Graham. The Grateful Dead played 51 shows here, and The Doors, The Who and Pink Floyd all took the stage. It holds about 1,300 people and still books concerts regularly, now run by Live Nation. Look for the tub of free apples near the entrance and the posters handed out after selected sold-out shows.

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  • #concert venue
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Good to know

General theatre & events guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Curtain time is firm

    Latecomers are commonly held at the back until a scene break, so build in a buffer.

  • Study the seating chart

    Price and sightline vary a lot within the same house. A few rows back can be the better seat.

  • Rush and lottery seats exist

    Many venues release same-day tickets at a discount if you are flexible about where you sit.

  • Arrive with time to spare

    Parking, bag check, and finding your row all take longer than you think on a full house.

What's around here?

The closest stops to The Fillmore, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    Dandelion Chocolate

    Under $25

    A Mission District bean-to-bar chocolate factory offering guided tours and single-origin tastings.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Painted Ladies

    Free

    See the row of pastel Victorian houses on Steiner Street from the lawn of Alamo Square, with the downtown skyline behind them.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Museums
    Rainy-Day Pick

    Asian Art Museum

    Under $25

    See galleries of art from across Asia, some of it 6,000 years old, inside the former main library at Civic Center.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Bike & View

    $25–$50

    Bike rentals and guided tours near San Francisco's Marina district, close to the Golden Gate Bridge.

    1.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Haight-Ashbury

    Free

    Stroll past Victorian houses, boutiques and record stores in the San Francisco neighborhood of the 1967 Summer of Love.

    1.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Theatre & Events
    Local Gem

    Spreckels Performing Arts Center

    $25–$50

    City owned performing arts complex in Rohnert Park hosting theatre, dance and music.

    41 mi awayMore like this