Fillmore Jazz Festival
- Dates
- Jul 3 to 4, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Fillmore Street (Jackson to Eddy)
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Fillmore Jazz Festival returns to San Francisco, CA, Jul 3 to 4, 2027. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Fillmore Jazz Festival is a free two-day street festival on Fillmore Street in San Francisco's historic Fillmore District, once known as the "Harlem of the West". The next edition is Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 July 2027. Local merchant associations launched it in 1986, and it moved to the revitalised Jazz Preservation District in 1999. The organizer calls it the largest free jazz festival on the West Coast, with live music on multiple stages, over 12 blocks of fine art and crafts, and food and drink ranging from Asian to Cajun.
How it works
No tickets are needed: the festival is free and outdoors along Fillmore Street from Jackson to Eddy. It features three main stages on the street, indoor venues at Jones Memorial United Methodist (Post Street) and Calvary Presbyterian (Fillmore at Jackson), and street performance areas. In 2025 it ran from 10 AM to 6 PM each day. Street parking is extremely limited, so public transport, ride-shares and the Japan Center Garage are recommended. Bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen and a tote; outside alcohol and smoking are not allowed.
Who it suits
This festival suits anyone who wants a free day of live jazz and blues with a neighborhood feel, from lifelong jazz fans to families and visitors browsing artists' booths. The route is ADA accessible, and the organizer says efforts are made to keep stage areas and vendor spaces navigable. Expect crowds along the street and sun, so comfortable shoes, a hat and sunscreen are on the organizer's packing list.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport SFO.
How do I get to Fillmore Jazz Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Fillmore Jazz Festival. The nearest major airport is SFO, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
The festival's own parking/transit page spells out the route: 'Nearest BART: Civic Center, take the 38, or Embarcadero, take the 1 California.' From SFO, ride BART (Yellow Line toward Antioch, no transfer) to Civic Center, then the 38 Geary or 38R Geary Rapid bus west, the 38 'runs along Geary Blvd, one block south of the festival.' Alternative: BART to Embarcadero, then the 1 California to the top (Jackson St) end of the footprint. Muni lines 22 and 38 stop right on Fillmore normally; on festival weekend the 22 is rerouted one block over to Steiner for the length of the footprint and the 1/38/38R may run with minor delays (SFMTA event-service page).
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Uber and Lyft both operate at SFO from designated pickup zones (domestic-side parking garage levels; follow airport signage from baggage claim), and SFO adds a $5.50 rideshare pickup surcharge to every fare. Regulated taxis pick up curbside at marked zones. On festival days Fillmore itself is closed from Eddy to Jackson (plus Washington/Post cross-block segments) from 2 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, so expect drop-off a block or two off the corridor. Geary Blvd, Steiner, or Webster.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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🅿 Parking
Cost Japan Center Main Garage: hourly rates by time of day (~$3-5/hr), $24 12-hour max, $30 24-hour max, $18 weekday early-bird, per japancentergarage.org rate page (updated Nov 2025). Fillmore Heritage Lot #209: $2 per 2 hours, $12 evening/weekend flat, $20 24-hour, per Impark's official lot page (6am-8pm public access).
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Fillmore Jazz Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 6
860 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates895 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94164
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates761 Minna Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1707 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates415 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates411 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 4
750 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates225 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates600;602;604;606;608;610 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 2
33 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
1 Old Bayshore Highway, Millbrae, CA 94030
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates55 South McDonnell Road, San Francisco, CA 94128
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates401 East Millbrae Avenue, Millbrae, CA 94030
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 5
Airbnb & private camping
Short-term-rental supply around the footprint (Japantown, Lower Pac Heights, NoPa, Western Addition) is decent but thinner than SF's downtown/Mission clusters. The 2027 edition (July 3-4) sits directly on the Independence Day holiday weekend, so expect holiday-weekend pricing on top of SF's already-high summer baseline. The festival's own FAQ says 'Book early, rooms fill up fast' for the neighborhood.
Search AirbnbHipcamp's San Francisco directory lists private-land camping and glamping clustered outside the city proper. Pacifica/Half Moon Bay coastside and Marin, typically 30-60 minutes out. A plausible budget base for road-trippers who'd rather camp cheap over the July 4th weekend and ride BART/Muni in for the festival days than pay SF holiday-weekend hotel rates; not a walk-to-festival option.
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Fillmore Jazz Festival 2027?
Jul 3 to 4, 2027
How much are Fillmore Jazz Festival tickets?
Entry is free.
Where is Fillmore Jazz Festival held?
Fillmore Street (Jackson to Eddy), San Francisco, CA.