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Fillmore Auditorium

1805 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 346-6000
Fillmore Auditorium
Cross Street:
Fillmore Street
Hours:
Vary

Editorial Review for Fillmore Auditorium – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
As patrons gaze at the photos and posters lining the walls, they can practically surf on the sound waves emanating from the building's storied musical past. The site hosted a roller rink in the '40s, hippie freak-outs in the '60s and hard-core punk in the '80s. History aside, this midsize venue features three bar areas (spread between two floors), sparkling chandeliers, ruby curtains and a wooden dance floor.

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Insider Tips

When to Go

The Fillmore often releases a handful of tickets for sold-out concerts a half-hour before show time. Get there early and take your chances.

Where to Sit

Arrive way early to snag one of the few tables in the balcony or along the edge of the dance floor.

Parking

Try the Japantown Center and Kabuki lots.

The Extras

The Fillmore often gives away Red Delicious apples and--as reward for the sluggish shuffle through the cattle-herd exit--trippy posters commemorating the gig.

User Reviews for Fillmore Auditorium

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

03/04/2008 Posted by maureenp

The staff micro-managed the guests, constantly saying, "you can't stand there/please move to the side/etc." I have never felt like such a child! Even if the directions were in the interest of safety/fire safety and making sure people can get drinks, there must be a better way to ensure this than hounding guests and contstantly reprimanding us for standing too long by the bar, talking to another guest in the wrong place, and so on. If they could have they would have put hats on us and made us sit in the corner for time-out. l It really put a damper on our overall experience at the Fillmore. P.S. Maybe the Fillmore should pay more attention to all the guests smoking the grass in the venue than guests standing for too long at the bar!

Pros: Draws great musicians

Cons: Rude babysitters

3 Star Rating: Average

02/10/2008 Posted by fairyjan

I went to Tesla last night and they rocked, but they did not give out posters which was not fair. Ithought every event gave out posters?

Pros: good groups

Cons: bad service

Schedule

07/19/2008 Kevin Costner Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
07/21/2008 N.E.R.D. Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
07/25/2008 DECIBLE MAGAZINE presents AT THE GATES Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
07/26/2008 PIONEERS OF PUNK : FLIPPER Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
07/28/2008 Alkaline Trio Find Tickets
  7:30 pm    
07/29/2008 Chromeo Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
07/30/2008 Bloc Party Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
07/30/2008 Bloc Party (Wednesday) tickets
  9:00 pm    
07/31/2008 Cavalera Conspiracy Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
08/01/2008 ROCKIN' THE COLONIES : ENGLISH BEAT, THE ALARM Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
08/02/2008 The Dan Band Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
08/05/2008 UB40 Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
08/08/2008 ZERO: A TRIBUTE TO MARTIN FIERRO Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
08/12/2008 GLAY Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
08/15/2008 Verizon VIP Tour Presents Bow Wow as Shad Moss with Dago Braves Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
08/16/2008 AISHA TYLER Find Tickets
  7:00 pm    
08/19/2008 Tokio Hotel Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
08/21/2008 JOSH RADIN Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
08/23/2008 RYAN ADAMS & THE CARDINALS Find Tickets
  10:00 pm    
08/25/2008 Extreme: Take Us Alive Tour 2008 Find Tickets
  6:00 pm    
08/26/2008 Ice Cube Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
08/27/2008 James Blunt Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
09/04/2008 93XRT welcomes Paul Weller Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
09/07/2008 DAVE STEWART & HIS 30 PIECE ROCK FABULOUS ORCHESTRA Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
09/08/2008 Ratatat Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
09/10/2008 Balkan Beat Box Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
09/12/2008 Nightwish Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
09/20/2008 Jaguares Find Tickets
  9:00 pm    
09/21/2008 Tiger Army Find Tickets
  7:30 pm    
09/25/2008 SILVER JEWS / MONOTONIX Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
10/05/2008 Helloween Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    
10/12/2008 Black Kids Find Tickets
  8:00 pm    

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Editor's Review

Once a legendary hippie haven, this concert hall hosts some of the best acts to hit the Bay Area.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

The Fillmore often releases a handful of tickets for sold-out concerts a half-hour before show time. Get there early and take your chances.

More Insider Tips

Bar/Club Information

Admission

  • Varies

Atmospheres

  • Bars
  • Dance Floor
  • Clubs
  • Food Served
  • 21 & Over
  • Live Music

Parking

  • Metered
  • Street

Live Music

  • Yes

Hours

  • Vary

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Music Types

  • Hard Rock & Heavy Metal
  • Rock & Pop
  • Reggae
  • Funk, Soul & R&B
  • Blues
  • Alternative Rock
  • Hip-Hop & Rap

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