A musical institution of the 1960s counterculture in the San Francisco Bay Area, The Fillmore is a historical venue that has hosted a dizzying array of legendary and underground acts. It has an extensive show schedule that often includes six or more concerts in a week and features an eclectic mix of musical genres.
Parking and public transportation at The Fillmore
There is no parking lot at The Fillmore, and like most places in San Francisco street parking is very limited in the surrounding neighborhoods. There are public parking facilities located nearby, but the prices vary widely. If you wish to take public transportation, take the 22 Fillmore MUNI bus to Fillmore at Geary, or the 38 Geary to Geary at Fillmore. BART connects to the 38 Geary line at the Montgomery St. Station.
Getting tickets at The Fillmore
Tickets are available online at Live Nation's website. The box office is open on show nights from the published door time until 10 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A $3 service fee is applied on all box offices sales except on Sundays. Tickets can also be purchased by phone by calling Ticketmaster.
Types of concerts at The Fillmore
Renown headliners and fledgling underground artists can be found here, with all types of music ranging from Willie Nelson to the Wu-Tang Clan.
Other places to visit near The Fillmore
Golden Gate Park is just a short cab ride away, or a little less than two miles by foot. The Palace of Fine Arts is also about two miles away from the venue. If you're still in the mood for music, head over to the Boom Boom Room for some blues and jazz.
Where to stay near The Fillmore
There are a number of hotels of varying size and price located about a half-mile to a mile away from the venue near the Civic Center Plaza area. If you're willing to venture a little further there are also more hotels located a little less than two miles away near Union Square.
Insider tip for visitors to The Fillmore
This is a general admission venue with no seating so be prepared to stand, although seating is used for non-musical events. At the end of show, departing concert-goers are usually given a free apple and a free poster featuring the artist(s) they just saw.
Author's bio: Dennis Biles is a freelance journalist who was born and raised in the Bay Area. When he's not writing he can often be found losing his mind at Oakland A's games in the Right Field Bleachers.