The Fillmore
San Francisco, CA · Club
Yes, you can bring a bag into The Fillmore, as long as it measures no more than 12" x 6" x 12", and every bag gets searched at the door. Backpacks and large bags are banned outright, and a clear bag is not required but will get you through the line faster since opaque bags face an additional search. This is a historic general admission ballroom that holds about 1,150 people, so travel light and keep your hands free for the famous barrel of free apples in the lobby and the free posters handed out after select sold-out shows. Re-entry is not permitted, so bring everything you need for the night in one trip. Rules can tighten for individual artists, especially on cameras, so check your event page before you head to Geary Boulevard. Bottom line, a small purse or tote under 12" x 6" x 12" walks right in, and a backpack stays home.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for The Fillmore?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
- Bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" (all bags searched at entry)
- Empty reusable canteens at most shows
- Camera phones, disposable cameras, and small digital cameras
- Prescription medication in its original container with matching photo ID
- Signs up to 8.5" x 11"
- Service animals
Not allowed inside
- Backpacks and large bags
- Weapons of any kind
- Outside food, alcohol, and glass containers or cans
- Cameras with detachable lenses or zoom longer than 1 inch, plus any video or audio recording
- Camelbak style hydration packs
- Laser pointers, fireworks, large markers, and spray paint
Prescription medication must be in its original container with a name that matches your photo ID, and the venue cannot store any medication. Service animals are welcome under ADA guidelines. Empty reusable canteens are allowed at most shows, though an artist request can change that, and free water stations sit on both floors.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at The Fillmore? Here are the next events, with tickets on StubHub and SeatGeek so you can compare before you buy. The bag policy above applies to every one of them.
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No bag that fits? Plan ahead
The Fillmore has a coat check in the lobby, and the venue FAQ points lost items there after shows. Published details on fees and oversized bags are thin, so treat it as a place for coats rather than a fallback for a banned backpack. If your bag is over 12" x 6" x 12", the safest plan is to leave it at home or locked out of sight in your trunk.
Common questions
Does The Fillmore require a clear bag?
No. Clear bags are not required, and any bag up to 12" x 6" x 12" is allowed. Every bag is searched at the door, and bags that are not clear get an additional search, so a clear bag simply moves through the line faster.
Can I bring a backpack into The Fillmore?
No. Backpacks and large bags are on the prohibited items list at The Fillmore. Bring a small bag within 12" x 6" x 12" instead.
Can I bring a water bottle or outside food?
Outside food, alcohol, and glass containers are prohibited. Empty reusable canteens are permitted at most shows and free water stations are on both floors, though Camelbak style packs are not allowed.
Is there a coat check at The Fillmore?
Yes, there is a coat check in the lobby. Keep in mind that re-entry is not permitted, so bring only what you need for the night.
What is the camera policy at The Fillmore?
Camera phones, disposable cameras, and small digital cameras are fine on most nights. Anything with a detachable lens, or a lens that zooms out more than 1 inch, counts as professional and stays out, and video recording is not allowed. Some artists ban cameras entirely, so check your event page.
Getting there
Gates open
Doors generally open one hour before the scheduled start time, and the box office opens 30 minutes before doors on show nights. Every bag is searched on the way in, and re-entry is not permitted.
Parking
The Fillmore has no parking lot. Street parking exists but fills fast, and the Japantown garages at 1610 Geary Blvd and 1650 Fillmore St are the closest paid options. Car break-ins are a citywide problem, so leave nothing visible in your vehicle.
Public transit
Muni lines 38 Geary and 22 Fillmore stop within a block of the venue, both run Owl service all night, and the 38 connects to BART.
Rideshare
There is no dedicated rideshare zone. Set your pickup on Fillmore Street or a nearby side street rather than on Geary Boulevard, which is wide and fast moving after shows.
Seating chart
Verified July 2026 against the The Fillmore official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.