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By: Jill Loeffler • Updated: July 3, 2025
The Fillmore Jazz Festival is back on for 2025. It will be held on July 5 and 6.
This street fair covers more than twelve blocks in San Francisco's Pacific Heights and Fillmore neighborhoods. In addition to live jazz music, you can sample gourmet food and enjoy cool beverages.
Dozens of artists will also showcase their work.
You can find everything from photography to pottery.
I like the layout of this festival. It's a very popular event every year, but with so much space, it doesn't feel overly crowded.
You can easily walk along the sidewalks or the streets.
They also have a fantastic line-up of performers. Overall, it's a fun festival every year!
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On both days, you will find four stages with live music.
The two main stages are located at Fillmore and California, and at Fillmore and Sutter.
These stages will feature several performers and live music from around 10 am to just before 6 pm on both days.
This year, there will also be stages at Fillmore and Jackson, as well as Fillmore and Ellis.
Visit the official Fillmore Jazz Festival site for this year's schedule of performers.
The Fillmore Jazz Festival is free to enter. It runs from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on both days.
If you want to have a beer at the festival, bring your ID. Entry into the beer gardens (even if you aren't drinking) requires an ID.
This San Francisco street fair offers food all along Fillmore.
I typically see everything from standard street fair food to higher-end options.
Since this festival spans a large area and is spread out over several blocks along Fillmore, there are multiple areas for food.
You will find food trucks and vendors spread out. I recommend walking up and down the streets before making your dining selections.
If you prefer to sit down, many full-time bars and restaurants along Fillmore Street are also open. You can also step in to grab a drink or a meal there.
Both sides of Fillmore Street are also lined with vendors selling a variety of items.
I typically see a lot of jewelry, photography, and other artwork. I also love to explore the local foods, such as baked goods, nuts, and honey.
You will also find clothing, toys, and other crafts from local vendors.
Getting to the festival is easy if you're staying in Union Square or Fisherman's Wharf. You will also find a few great places within walking distance.
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From Fisherman's Wharf: From Fisherman's Wharf, you can either take the bus (requires a transfer) or a taxi.
From Union Square: It's easy to catch a bus from Union Square to the Pacific Heights neighborhood. It will take about 30 minutes. Here are your best options.
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