The Fillmore

The Fillmore is truly iconic.Located on Geary and Fillmore, there is plenty to do in the area. Whether you're looking for cheap, casual eats or something more elevated, there's a bunch of different options. The parking situation isn't too bad either. There are a great deal of parking garages in walking distance or if you want to brave the street parking, that's definitely an option as well. Live Nation keeps this historic place poppin with great bands and artists. Most recently, I watched Royel Otis and Bombay Bicycle Club here. General admission tickets give you access to the main standing floor. There are very limited seats on the second level but the overhead views of the stage are amazing. This venue gives opera house vibes with the open balconies, red draping, gold frames. You also have to check out the poster room! I'm pretty sure The Fillmore still make posters for all their sold out shows and this room displays them beautifully. It's a super spacious seating area with a full bar and kitchen. Check in is standard. Security/bag check, ticket scan, then ID check before you make it inside the venue. Staff is always efficient and friendly. Coat check and merch lines are off to the side so crowd control is great through this entire venue. I was shocked to see 2 spiked lemonades cost $50 with a tip but it's expected. I'll stick to seltzers in the future!

Came to see Luna and Vetiver for New Year's Eve. They both put on great shows!I ended up leaving before midnight because the venue was SO cold. It got to a point that it was all I could think about. Too bad because I was loving the music.On an up note, they serve Victor's pizza from down the street. One of the best cheese slices I ever had.

A historical and well-run theater/music venue. With that, the interior is so clean and not musty smelling. Almost everything looks replaced and well maintained for such an old venue. The chandeliers are an awesome touch.The second floor is another realm of tables, bars and wall to wall posters of all the bands that have played there.Bartenders, security and entrance monitors were friendly and efficient. Smooth and refreshing concert experience for me.

Great place to see a show. Music history here. I was here 25 years ago and everything is about the same. Staff were nice and friendly. Pre show security screening is slow so make sure you arrive early. Also all the screening takes place outside in the elements so make sure you are ready for the weather. This is aSmall venue so it's even more super cool to see your favorite band. There is food service which consists of burgers nachos, salads, quesadillas, etc. food is a good quality and there are plenty of bars inside serving drinks so the lines are generally not an issue.

I've lived in the Bay Area my entire life, and a finally made it to the Fillmore to see Bombay Bicycle Club and this is definitely a treasure of a venue! The show and production value are really good for an iconic venue. Perfect for live band performances and there's really not a bad spot to stand during the show. The people during the show were polite, (no pushing or shoving), and navigating after a drink or bathroom break was easy to get back to my original spot. The music was a good level, and not overly loud. Really enjoyable experience. $20 for a shot of tequila, $16 for a Truly tall can, pretty open par for most venues in the venues here in the Bay, but definitely a price point where I won't be buying a ton of drinks, which isn't a bad thing personally. The upstairs offers a restaurant with some bar food like burgers, tots, and more, prices were reasonable at a venue. Overall, really cool place to watch a show and it's very intimate which makes seeing one of your favorite bands a treat. Definitely worth coming back, especially if it's band you want to see.

I was at the Fillmore for a series of shows in 2017...it was a good series...this year 2024 I found all the shows I wanted to see at the Fillmore...there were a few anniversary concerts for Built to Spill and Ted Leo..marking 20 or 30 years since the bands started...it was the 1990s...indie rock I guess...The Fillmore was famous during the counterculture...then it became a legendary medium sized venue..I was in high school near DC ...930 club and Black Cat...I always wanted to go to the Fillmore..and my dream came true..it was 2017 and now 2024...Happy New Year...Feist, Built to Spill, Aimee Mann, Ted Leo, and Luna for New Years...German or Swedish music...the movement..read about it on Youtube...those were the days my friend..we thought it would never end...this old music venue is storied...This was a big year at the Fillmore...also visited The Warfield for a few bands...girl bands. The poster wall is super...here's to Jerry Garcia.

Just another cog in the corporate machine. It just hurts a little bit more here because of all the magic that used to happen here.

I came here recently for a show, but was in a rush and didn't have time for dinner. Luckily, there's a small restaurant upstairs with decent amount of seating. The food was very reasonably priced! I got the chicken sandwich, which came with a handful of Lays potato chips and a pickle. The pickle was terrible and soggy instead of crisp. Skip that.The sandwich was great! The chicken was so juicy and tasted super fresh, well cooked and seasoned. The slaw was nice. I didn't really taste the hot honey, but it was probably there. I'd easily eat that chicken patty by itself, but paired with the rest of the sandwich was nice too. It didn't feel too heavy of a meal, and the right amount of food to enjoy a show and do a little dancing, if you wanted to. I wish tables were prioritized for those who ordered food, so we could have a place to sit and eat. Not enough standing tables to have a place to set food down if you didn't have a seat, and it would have been a challenge to eat this sandwich while standing.

I had a fantastic experience at this venue! Despite attending during a sold-out show, I could see the artist clearly from any spot in the room. The intimate setting created wonderful vibes among the crowd, adding to the overall enjoyment. The presence of three bars and a kitchen added to the convenience, and I appreciated the option of first-come, first-served seating in the upstairs area. Additionally, the friendly staff were always available to answer any questions we had, enhancing the overall experience.

We came for what should have been an amazing night at the Morgan Wade concert, and while she was incredible, and the meet-and-greet meant a lot to my mother-in-law, the experience at The Fillmore was disappointing.From the start, the staff was rude, complaining about the performers and creating an overall negative atmosphere.To make matters worse, my mother-in-law was assaulted by a drunk individual in the crowd--punched in the face. She chose not to retaliate and instead reported it to security, only to be told, 'We can't do anything because we didn't see it,' despite three witnesses confirming the incident.In the end, we were forced to leave for 'causing a scene'--which we accepted--but the person who assaulted my mother-in-law was allowed to stay and enjoy the show as if nothing had happened.Thanks to the Fillmore staff's handling of the situation, I will never return to this venue, no matter who is performing.