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The Fillmore

The Fillmore’s San Francisco concert room at 1805 Geary Boulevard is on the second floor. Complete owner-linked plans… Read more

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Reviewed 10.20.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)Bags must fit within 12 × 6 × 12 inches. Security searches every bag and applies extra checks to non-clear bags; check your exact show for additional restrictions. Backpacks and large bags are listed as prohibited.
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Listed bag limit

Listed bag limit

up to12 × 6 × 12 in

12 in6 in12 in

Bags over the listed dimensions are not generally permitted.

All permitted bags remain subject to venue security screening.

Individual events may use stricter or different rules. Recheck the official policy before leaving.

Verified 9.2.26Official policy (opens in a new tab)
Event seating & tickets (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)The owner has no parking lot and identifies nearby Japantown garages, including accessible spaces. The annex entrance is at 1650 Fillmore Street and the main garage entrance at 1610 Geary Boulevard; verify operating hours, price and the route to 1805 Geary.
Arrive
Check the actual performance’s door time and mobile-ticket instructions. The show-day box office opens 30 minutes before published doors and generally runs until 9 p.m.; the visit page also lists separate Sunday hours. Bring valid ID if collecting tickets or buying alcohol.
Exact location
1805 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94115Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
The owner identifies the nearby 38 Geary and 22 Fillmore buses and notes the 38’s BART connection. Check current SFMTA service and your return trip. If using the west-side elevator, ask entrance staff to direct you rather than assuming the public stairs are the accessible route.
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Real fan takeIf you are into getting there early, you may be able to stake one of the 2nd floor seats overlooking the stageOne fan's perspective. Verify variable details with official venue guidance.
Audience-level concert view inside The Fillmore in San Francisco.
Photo credits
Photo: swimfinfan from Chicago, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped for layout.Photo source (opens in a new tab)License (opens in a new tab)
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Venue details
Venue typeMusic Venue
Capacity1,315published capacity
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1805 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94115

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Visit preparation checklist

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Official venue event information (opens in a new tab)

Bags must fit within 12 × 6 × 12 inches. Security searches every bag and applies extra checks to non-clear bags; check your exact show for additional restrictions. Backpacks and large bags are listed as prohibited.

Official San Francisco Fillmore visitor guide (opens in a new tab)

Destination: The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94115. Check the actual performance’s door time and mobile-ticket instructions. The show-day box office opens 30 minutes before published doors and generally runs until 9 p.m.; the visit page also lists separate Sunday hours. Bring valid ID if collecting tickets or buying alcohol. The owner identifies the nearby 38 Geary and 22 Fillmore buses and notes the 38’s BART connection. Check current SFMTA service and your return trip. If using the west-side elevator, ask entrance staff to direct you rather than assuming the public stairs are the accessible route. The owner has no parking lot and identifies nearby Japantown garages, including accessible spaces. The annex entrance is at 1650 Fillmore Street and the main garage entrance at 1610 Geary Boulevard; verify operating hours, price and the route to 1805 Geary.

Directions to this venue (opens in a new tab)Official parking / arrival information (opens in a new tab)

The concert floor is on the second floor, reached by the west-side elevator. Buy a general-admission ticket and contact the venue to arrange assistance. Seating is very limited and first-come; a general-admission ticket does not reserve a seat.

Official San Francisco Fillmore visitor guide (opens in a new tab)

The visit page says cashless payment is available and recommended at most points of sale. It does not establish a venue-wide cash ban; confirm any cash-only plan before arrival. Empty reusable canteens are allowed for most shows, subject to artist and safety restrictions; CamelBaks are prohibited. Complimentary water stations are on both floors.

Official San Francisco Fillmore visitor guide (opens in a new tab)

The owner identifies the nearby 38 Geary and 22 Fillmore buses and notes the 38’s BART connection. Check current SFMTA service and your return trip. If using the west-side elevator, ask entrance staff to direct you rather than assuming the public stairs are the accessible route. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Find your way around

Venue maps & views

Locate entrances, activity areas and visitor facilities, then check your event’s current access instructions. Routes and viewing areas can change with the setup and season.

Real photos from the seats

Browse The Fillmore photos by section and compare the sightlines, railings, and stage views. Check the event and photo date; zoom can make the stage look closer.

View seat photos on A View From My Seat (opens in a new tab)
San Francisco · lobby orientation

Venue layout

San Francisco · lobby orientation

The Fillmore: Venue layout, San Francisco · lobby orientation. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Complete Lobby sheet, page 1 of the currently owner-linked four-page PDF. Creation/modification metadata dates to March 2020; no newer layout revision is verified. These unnumbered room outlines help distinguish levels and circulation, not reserved seats or a guaranteed accessible route. The current owner identifies an elevator on the west side for the second-floor concert room; confirm staff assistance, ticket and event setup. Preview shows page 1 of 4; open the original chart for every page.

Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: The Fillmore San Francisco · Live Nation Special Events (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-20
San Francisco · main room orientation

Venue layout

San Francisco · main room orientation

The Fillmore: Venue layout, San Francisco · main room orientation. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Complete Main Room sheet, page 2 of the currently owner-linked four-page PDF. Creation/modification metadata dates to March 2020; no newer layout revision is verified. These unnumbered room outlines help distinguish levels and circulation, not reserved seats or a guaranteed accessible route. The current owner identifies an elevator on the west side for the second-floor concert room; confirm staff assistance, ticket and event setup. Preview shows page 2 of 4; open the original chart for every page.

Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: The Fillmore San Francisco · Live Nation Special Events (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-20
San Francisco · balcony orientation

Venue layout

San Francisco · balcony orientation

The Fillmore: Venue layout, San Francisco · balcony orientation. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Complete Balcony sheet, page 3 of the currently owner-linked four-page PDF. Creation/modification metadata dates to March 2020; no newer layout revision is verified. These unnumbered room outlines help distinguish levels and circulation, not reserved seats or a guaranteed accessible route. The current owner identifies an elevator on the west side for the second-floor concert room; confirm staff assistance, ticket and event setup. Preview shows page 3 of 4; open the original chart for every page.

Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: The Fillmore San Francisco · Live Nation Special Events (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-20
San Francisco · poster room orientation

Venue layout

San Francisco · poster room orientation

The Fillmore: Venue layout, San Francisco · poster room orientation. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Complete Poster Room sheet, page 4 of the currently owner-linked four-page PDF. Creation/modification metadata dates to March 2020; no newer layout revision is verified. These unnumbered room outlines help distinguish levels and circulation, not reserved seats or a guaranteed accessible route. The current owner identifies an elevator on the west side for the second-floor concert room; confirm staff assistance, ticket and event setup. Preview shows page 4 of 4; open the original chart for every page.

Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: The Fillmore San Francisco · Live Nation Special Events (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-20

Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
The Fillmore at 1805 Geary Boulevard is San Francisco’s general-admission concert room. Compare its separate lobby, main-room, balcony and poster-room outlines with the actual show, and use the retained fan photographs for viewing context.
Watch out for
The main concert room is on the second floor. The owner identifies a west-side elevator and asks guests to coordinate accessible assistance; the unnumbered reference plans do not guarantee a balcony position. Bags are limited to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, with additional checks for non-clear bags; artists may impose camera or phone restrictions.
Good arrival window
Check the actual performance’s door time and mobile-ticket instructions. The show-day box office opens 30 minutes before published doors and generally runs until 9 p.m.; the visit page also lists separate Sunday hours. Bring valid ID if collecting tickets or buying alcohol.
Main transit note
The owner identifies the nearby 38 Geary and 22 Fillmore buses and notes the 38’s BART connection. Check current SFMTA service and your return trip. If using the west-side elevator, ask entrance staff to direct you rather than assuming the public stairs are the accessible route.
Sources1 fan · 5 officialReviewed 10.20.26Sources for Need to Know

Fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

Parking options (opens in a new tab)

No venue-owned lot; nearby public garages and street spaces vary.

What to do
The owner has no parking lot and identifies nearby Japantown garages, including accessible spaces. The annex entrance is at 1650 Fillmore Street and the main garage entrance at 1610 Geary Boulevard; verify operating hours, price and the route to 1805 Geary.
Best option
Use a nearby public garage whose hours cover the whole visit, or current bus service if it suits your route. Coordinate the venue’s west-side elevator approach separately when needed.
Avoid
Do not assume admission includes a parking space or that any garage entrance is the theater entrance. Follow the owner’s advice to leave no valuables in the car and check current street restrictions.
Sources5 officialReviewed 10.20.26Sources for Parking At A Glance
Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

01

Mixed

Visit and admission

The Fillmore at 1805 Geary Boulevard is San Francisco’s general-admission concert room. Compare its separate lobby, main-room, balcony and poster-room outlines with the actual show, and use the retained fan photographs for viewing context.

02

Mixed

Viewing and room layout

The owner-linked four-page plan has separate unnumbered lobby, main-room, balcony and poster-room outlines. PDF metadata dates to March 2020; no newer revision is verified. These room boundaries do not assign concert seats or guarantee a rail position. The current owner describes general admission, a west-side elevator and very limited first-come accessible seating; arrange assistance directly.

03

Mixed

Current arrival check

Check the actual performance’s door time and mobile-ticket instructions. The show-day box office opens 30 minutes before published doors and generally runs until 9 p.m.; the visit page also lists separate Sunday hours. Bring valid ID if collecting tickets or buying alcohol.

Sources1 fan · 5 officialReviewed 10.20.26Sources for Inside the Venue At A Glance

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why It Works

  • ✓Four complete room plans distinguish the concert room and adjoining spaces.
  • ✓The current owner identifies a west-side elevator to the second-floor concert level.
  • ✓All three real photographs and the established fan seat-view gallery are retained.
Sources1 fan · 5 officialReviewed 10.20.26Sources for Why It Works

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Tradeoffs to consider

  • ×The reference drawings have no numbered concert seats or verified newer revision.
  • ×Accessible seating is very limited and requires direct planning with the venue.
  • ×The venue has no parking lot; nearby garage rules and bus service need checking.
Sources5 officialReviewed 10.20.26Sources for Tradeoffs to consider

FanProof editorial synthesis; no fan consensus is claimed.

Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.20.26

The Fillmore at 1805 Geary Boulevard is San Francisco’s general-admission concert room. Compare its separate lobby, main-room, balcony and poster-room outlines with the actual show, and use the retained fan photographs for viewing context. Check the actual performance’s door time and mobile-ticket instructions. The show-day box office opens 30 minutes before published doors and generally runs until 9 p.m.; the visit page also lists separate Sunday hours. Bring valid ID if collecting tickets or buying alcohol.

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