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The Fillmore

The Fillmore

Music Venue and Rock Club
Fillmore District, San Francisco
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    Mike C.
    "Free apples + free poster = best venue in SF."(9 Tips)
    LAUREN P.
    "Hands down... Best music venue in SF!"(4 Tips)
    Live Nation
    "... the corner of Post and Fillmore"(2 Tips)
    Ray H.
    "Catch a drink in the Poster room upstairs."(3 Tips)
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  • Ualtar O.heart icon on user image
    Ualtar O'ReganAugust 4, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    This is one of the few great music venues left in the city. So much history! If you love music, this place belongs on your bucket list, especially if you have seen a favorite band here. ( ; - )
    Upvoted 1 week ago
  • Roy S.heart icon on user image
    Roy ScopazziSeptember 12, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    One of the greatest venues in San Francisco. A must if you're visiting. See the giant poster room, grab a free apple, and grab a poster on the way out if the show sells out. Always a treat.
    Upvoted 4 days ago
  • Ian W.heart icon on user image
    Ian WalterOctober 14, 2014
    Most legendary music venue in SF. Great sound, not overly crowded even when sold out. Go early and check out the posters from all of the shows over the years in the bar room upstairs.
  • Alex G.heart icon on user image
    Alex GronbachFebruary 2, 2018
    A great venue, which was intimate but at the same time not crowded with 1200 people inside. Looking forward to going back!
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    erinsauceJune 3, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    If you want your souvenir poster, you'll have to wait until the very end of the show. It's worth it, as they're often beautifully designed.
  • DaShon M.heart icon on user image
    DaShon McCollinsApril 5, 2016
    First Time Here And It Was For A Yung Lean Concert! 📢📢📢📢📢Such A Sick Venue, And I Also Enjoyed The Photo Art Around The Hallway Area! 🖼
  • SFist
    SFistAugust 3, 2014
    The Grateful Dead. James Brown. Jefferson Airplane. Prince. The Cure. The Smashing Pumpkins. Radiohead. They have all graced this stage along with hundreds of other performers great and unknown. Read more
  • Stephanyheart icon on user image
    StephanySeptember 9, 2018
    See ANY show here. Any band you love will be 10x better at this iconic SF venue.
  • Remezcla
    RemezclaJanuary 25, 2015
    The Zap Mama/Antibalas tour heads to San Francisco on February 20 with Afropop all-female-troupe group, Zap Mama, and afrobeat big band, Antibalas for a special collaborative concert at the Fillmore. Read more
  • Daniel S.heart icon on user image
    Daniel SalinasAugust 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Make sure you go upstairs to see all the posters, and grab a free apple on your way in.
  • Staff Picks
    Staff PicksDecember 17, 2015
    Beach House is taking a three night residency at the Filmore for concerts in support of their latest album "Thank Your Lucky Stars". Grab tickets before they quickly sell out! Read more
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    RMay 12, 2019
    How could one not love the Fillmore? It's like the Vatican of West coast rock, soul, and blues. Every act I've seen there is reinvigorated by the soul of the venue.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussJune 8, 2015
    The best venue in San Francisco? Also don't forget to grab an apple -- they are always free and usually stupendous. Don't know where they get them.
  • Brodie O.heart icon on user image
    Brodie OlmsteadJuly 24, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Free apples, free posters, awesome shows. Hard to find a bad view. Check out the posters upstairs and stop by the bar while you're up there!
  • Jonathan F.
    Jonathan FlemingNovember 2, 2011
    Love The Fillmore it's legendary...last person I saw there was Karl Denson, it is one of my fave places to hear music, I have seen Prince, George Clinton and many more play there, it is special.
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    JamieOctober 21, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    ladies: bring an extra hair tie - if your show's sold out, you can use it to get that free poster home safe! fellas: i dunno... make sure you grab an apple or something.
  • Shane T.
    Shane TobinApril 9, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    To get a poster you have to stay until the show is over. Make sure you grab one. Also take time to get to the venue early so you can views all the old posters upstairs. Well worth your time!
  • Justin S.
    Justin SullivanSeptember 20, 2014
    An easier path to the front? Head to the right on the opposite side from the bar.
  • squeasel
    squeaselOctober 8, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    I love the chandeliers, the history, even the sticky floors help add atmosphere. Fun place to see shows.
  • Ray H.heart icon on user image
    Ray HartjenMarch 16, 2015
    Historic music venue. All shows are good because it's the FILLMORE! Catch a drink in the Poster room upstairs.
  • gail.heart icon on user image
    gail.November 12, 2014
    The poster room has a great vantage point & is a fun place to hang out during opening bands that you're not that into.
  • A S.
    A SSeptember 15, 2016
    My favorite place for gigs in SF. Nice sound (better than Great American Music hall)
  • Matt C.heart icon on user image
    Matt ClineDecember 14, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Take your time, breathe it in. Cooler people than you have spent time here. Your ego is worthless.
  • Taylor T.
    Taylor TanOctober 31, 2010
    Go to a concert that sells out a few days in advance and you usually get a free poster on your way out. Plus, take a look at the posters and realize how many musical gods have graced the auditorium...
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    NnenniquaAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    One of my favorite music venues! Access to huge, delicious, red apples is a definite plus 😋🍎
  • Erin H.heart icon on user image
    Erin HegartyFebruary 1, 2016
    Historical venue, my favorite
  • Kian L.heart icon on user image
    Kian LaviJuly 13, 2016
    Love this historic joint. And free posters after each show! and earplugs! 👂 and apples!
  • S Y.
    S YMay 4, 2011
    The greeter's name is Tim (the guy in the cowboy attire). Sometimes the apple barrel is removed at the band's request. Free posters are handed out to concertgoers after *most* sold out shows.
  • Vikas V.heart icon on user image
    Vikas VadlapatlaNovember 13, 2017
    Buy tickets directly from the counter to avoid Ticketmaster fees
  • Bill W.heart icon on user image
    Bill WoodworthFebruary 17, 2013
    The jerk roaming around the entrance near the box office will do everything possible to antagonize and ruin your night before you even get inside. Total disgrace to such a historic music venue.
  • Donald
    DonaldJanuary 26, 2012
    I have seen so many shows here that I don't even know where to begin. Just come here if you can. I always have a great time (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • squeasel
    squeaselJanuary 2, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    I love the Willie Nelson painting/sculpture over the fireplace, complete with a string of red xmas lights instead of fire!
  • Brendan C.heart icon on user image
    Brendan CurranJuly 18, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Best music venue in SF! Be sure to check out the poster collection upstairs.
  • Travel + Leisure
    Travel + LeisureJuly 30, 2012
    Don’t leave without checking out the upstairs Poster Room—with psychedelic vintage poster art—and without grabbing a free apple.
  • Mitsuo Y.
    Mitsuo YoshikiAugust 26, 2011
    Great hospitality. A place full of history. If you are here to perform, check out and talk to Mary, the monitor engineer. Great job by all the staff.
  • Brendan C.heart icon on user image
    Brendan CurranAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The apples are delicious! Also love their tradition of handing out posters after the show.
  • Megan Allisonheart icon on user image
    Megan AllisonDecember 3, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Beautiful temple kween palace of music // favorite place in the world
  • Anthony B.
    Anthony BuadaFebruary 23, 2010
    Been here plenty of times. Line starts where the Post Office doors are. 38 MUNI stops in front of the Post Office as well. At the end of some shows, they give you a free poster which is awesome :)
  • Angelica W.heart icon on user image
    Angelica WJune 27, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Really nice staff who helped me get access to the elevators because of my leg
  • Jeff R.heart icon on user image
    Jeff Reine 🌧February 14, 2016
    Just a great venue. And be sure to grab that post-show poster!
  • Amanda M.heart icon on user image
    Amanda MorelandApril 26, 2015
    Cool atmosphere! Fun concert venue.
  • Jessica K.heart icon on user image
    Jessica KarleMarch 5, 2014
    Amazing space and fun atmosphere. Easy to get to the front of the stage!
  • Scottie M.heart icon on user image
    Scottie MilagroNovember 17, 2014
    Get as close to the stage as possible or you'll have some trouble seeing the band
  • Bommyheart icon on user image
    BommyOctober 27, 2014
    Stay for the music and leave with a free poster.
  • Aneilia M.
    Aneilia McDermottOctober 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Now there are tables around the floor?! Get there early and enjoy a pre-show cocktail
  • Scoutmob
    ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011
    When The Fillmore re-opened on April 27, 1994, it was The Smashing Pumpkins playing an unannounced surprise show that filled the venue with music once again.
  • Roy S.heart icon on user image
    Roy ScopazziFebruary 5, 2017
    Been here 50+ times
    Best venue in the city. Grab an apple!
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian MillerDecember 8, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Park in the garage underneath the Japan Center mall.
  • SF Weekly
    SF WeeklyJune 13, 2012
    SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE
  • Alex S.
    Alex SilarajsDecember 1, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    The Fox ruined the SF music scene, but The Fillmore is still going strong.
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