Fillmore Street (Jackson to Eddy)
Fillmore Street between Jackson and Eddy closes to traffic for the Fillmore Jazz Festival, a stretch once home to David Rosenbaum's Melrose Record Shop and a creative base for artists from Isaac Stern to the Grateful Dead. Street parking is extremely limited, so Muni lines 22 and 38, the Japan Center Garage or the California Street garage are the better bets, and the ADA accessible route runs past two dedicated food areas near Sutter and Eddy with hydration stations along the way.
Before you go
- Official site
- fillmorejazzfest.com
- Next festival here
- Fillmore Jazz Festival, Jul 3 to 4, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- Street parking is extremely limited once the festival closes Fillmore Street to traffic.
- The Japan Center Garage has entrances on both Geary Boulevard and Fillmore Street.
- Bring a refillable water bottle, since hydration stations are set up along the route.
- Two dedicated food areas sit near the Sutter Street and Eddy Street stages, with more than 30 vendors between them.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Street closes to traffic for the festival · Muni lines 22 and 38 stop on Fillmore · Japan Center or California St garages.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want an ADA accessible street festival with easy transit access.
- You like the idea of a route steeped in jazz and arts history.
Think twice if
- You were planning to find street parking right on Fillmore.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · Fillmore Jazz FestivalFillmore Street closes to traffic during the festival. Street parking is extremely limited, so public transit, ride-shares or nearby garages such as the Japan Center Garage, with entrances on Geary Boulevard and Fillmore Street, or the city-operated garage on California Street are recommended.
Festival-specific · Fillmore Jazz FestivalMuni bus lines 22 and 38 stop directly on Fillmore Street, making public transit an easy way to reach the festival.
Accessibility
Festival-specific · Fillmore Jazz FestivalThe festival route along Fillmore Street is ADA accessible, with efforts made to keep stage areas and vendor spaces navigable for all attendees.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (fillmorejazzfest.com).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Fillmore Street (Jackson to Eddy). The venue's own pages are the place to check: fillmorejazzfest.com.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · Fillmore Jazz FestivalTwo dedicated food areas sit near the Sutter Street and Eddy Street stages, with more than 30 vendors offering prepared meals, drinks and packaged food. A refillable water bottle is worth bringing, since hydration stations are set up along the route.
Quick answers
Is there parking on Fillmore Street during the festival?
No. Fillmore Street closes to traffic, and street parking is extremely limited, so public transit, ride-shares or nearby garages are recommended.
Which Muni lines reach the Fillmore Jazz Festival?
Lines 22 and 38 stop directly on Fillmore Street.
Is the Fillmore Jazz Festival accessible?
Yes. The festival route is ADA accessible, and stage and vendor areas are kept navigable for all attendees.
Is there water available at the festival?
Yes. Hydration stations are set up along the route, so bring a refillable bottle.
Where is the food at the Fillmore Jazz Festival?
Two dedicated food areas sit near the Sutter Street and Eddy Street stages, with more than 30 vendors between them.
Why is Fillmore Street significant to jazz history?
It was home to David Rosenbaum's Melrose Record Shop in the 1960s and a creative base for artists including Isaac Stern, the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Mel Blanc and Allen Ginsberg.
A little history
Fillmore Street was home to jazz historian David Rosenbaum's Melrose Record Shop in the 1960s, which employed a young Maya Angelou, and became a creative home to artists including Isaac Stern, the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Mel Blanc and Allen Ginsberg. Zen Buddhism was also first introduced to the West in the Fillmore.