The Fillmore Philadelphia

Huge event space for concerts and sit down shows. Part of the entertainment complex, it's large, clean, well laid out, surprisingly accessible and relatively affordable. Restrooms are available and accessible on both levels. Bars on each level satisfy even a boisterous crowd. There are signature drinks based on the event. The kitchen provides bar staples quickly. The seats are comfy. The restrooms were large and clean. The acoustics were incredible given the large space and high ceilings. There are areas for the perfect photos. There is "official parking " for the venue as well as street parking and a hustler's lot nearby. The venue is well run with a lot of t-shirted people who will assist making the experience pleasant from security to entry to seating to exiting.

As someone who attends 15-20 concerts a year, the Fillmore ranks in my top 5 venues. Lets start with things that are done well: -check in is usually pretty fast and easy. Even for sold out shows, i feel like the line moves well. And they do very well at communicating VIP/Fast Pass directions. -the in venue food and drink options...amazing. This isnt concession nachos and hot dogs. This is made to order stuff, and well worth it. -the staff is top tier. I've done VIP events with early access. The staff is always friendly, welcoming and communicates directions well. And its clear safety is a huge priority for the guests. The security team at the front of the stage is also top notch. Theres about 3-4 i see every show and they're great at their jobs, engage with fans in friendly conversation and between sets, pass out water during the hotter months. -the sound and view are always great, i've never had a complaint here. For opportunities, theres just 2 things I didnt really like: -the stage seems small, and limited for bigger acts. And going to the show itself, you may not notice, but for example, a recent Trivium/Bullet for My Valentine show, I saw at The Fillmore, and then when I saw them on the same tour again at Wind Creek in Bethlehem, there were screens and stage items that werent set up at the Fillmore. Again, not the worst, and had I not seen them twice, I wouldnt have known, but its a quirk i watch for now. -merch stand location. They do well by making the line go towards the stage, and the exit of the stand go straight to the doors, but the location and set up of the line puts the stand around a corner, and you cant really see the merch until you're at the counter buying. Again, not something world ending, but i feel bad because im not always ready when i get to the counter and feel like im holding people up. It may have been a band specific thing, but Spiritbox used a QR code to view merch even further back in the line. If they just did this with photos of the merch stand at a venue level, this could make it easier.

Great venue, saw the Pixies with opener Kurt Vile and the Violators. Awesome show, crowd was friendly, atmosphere was cool. Loved the bar area and hang out. Would recommend.

Beautiful old building. Spacious. Staff are excellent and friendly, big plus. Many viewing opportunities. Lots of room, no pushing or crowded areas.

I love Philly in the summertime! I flew in to see Josh Johnson, the show was great, cocktails were refreshing and the location was perfect. Farm was fun and we walked to grab dinner afterwards.

I’ve been here twice (LCD Soundsystem. And Franz Ferdinand.) Both shows were great. I was in the balcony VIP for one and floor standing area for the other. Sound is good. Venue is clean. Ticket check / security process was organized and quick. Spacious venue with a lot of bars and food areas. Had a great time.

Nice venue. Crowded. Saw bullet and trivium. Would have been NOT good had we not been able to get mezzanine upgrade for $100. But it was great. But on the mezzanine, the private bar charges a $20 a beer. Heads up.

I have been to the Fillmore twice - once in 2023 to see childhood faves, Aly & Aj, and last week to see Finneas. The first visit was fantastic as an appropriate amount of tickets were sold in both GA and seated areas. It was so enjoyable that I thought seeing Finneas there would be similar. Instead, the event was oversold and I missed the majority of the show visually from my GA spot. The balcony was practically empty and seats were open behind the floor, yet the staff was not open to ticket upgrades. I was willing to purchase VIP to avoid being jostled around like so many of us were in the sardine-esque section. I was lucky to get a GA ticket last minute, but I know for next time, if an artist is this popular, a seat is necessary to completely enjoy the show.

Had a blast watching Calum Scott return back to Philly and redemption for his illness when he was suppose to open before The Script two years ago. Glad to have seen the show at the Fillmore and decided to do the second floor for around $175 for two tickets for seats as my boyfriend prefers sitting than standing room even with the opportunity to meet Calum. The upstairs is great with couches and food if you want. The vodka redbull was a little steep around $17 but got me thru the show. Seeing the stage was hard but feeling the music is why we are here. With tears in our eyes, cake for his birthday and Mama Scott making a guest appearance, can't wait to see Calum when he returns to Philly and hopefully the Fillmore.

Came here with my girlfriend to see Randy Feltface and I gotta say that I was a little disappointed in this venue. Firstly, the "VIP Parking" they offer for an upcharge is horrible. The lot they use is basically gravel with potholes and it's filthy. Additionally, the security guard watching the entrance of the lot seemed absolutely miserable. Once we were in the venue though things seemed a little better. We had some time to kill before the show so we didn't go to out seats. Instead, we ordered some food from the bar in the lobby. There isn't much seating in the lobby around the bar and the seating they do have is pretty uncomfortable. It took some time for the food to come out of the kitchen, but it was okay for what it was. After eating we went to our seats and this is where I was really disappointed. The entire floor was filled with folding chairs, which is fine since I understand that this is normally a GA standing area for concerts. The problem being that the chairs were way to close together for how small they were and I was basically on top of the person next to me the entire time. Overall I can see this venue being a good place for concerts, but it's just not good for seated shows. Additionally, I really can't recommend using their parking lot unless they fix it up as it's not worth the price.

What a wonderful experience?! I've been to the nearby establishments but never The Fillmore until Sir came to town. The venue was better than I expected. I like that there is standing room AND seating, which is on the second level. The bathrooms were well kept, the lighting was great; the sound was OK - initially it seemed too loud but then it got better as the show progressed. I did not try the food but my friend did and she finished what she ordered, which was a double cheeseburger and cheese fries. The staff were professional, pleasant and helpful. I will DEFINITELY return.

I really liked this venue! Getting in was seamless, checking my coat was seamless, getting drinks was seamless... it really was a fairly easy evening for a show. The drink prices are INSANE, but I imagine that's not venue-specific (and I expected it), so can't complain. The bathrooms were rather clean for a concert night - at least early when I went - and the sound was great. There were plenty of bartenders to accommodate the number of people in the space, and I liked that there's some lounge areas to hang between sets if you're lucky to grab a seat in time.

I've been coming to this venue since it opened in 2015. I've seen a ton of shows in this intimate venue. I've been squished on the floor in general admission. I've been front row in the balcony seats. And I've been in one of the boxes on the balcony. It is a beautiful venue that lends itself to music & comedy shows. There's even an upstairs called the Foundry where you can be up close and super personal for a show. On this visit, I came to see the bands Thursday & Silverstein. The venue was loaded with fans filling the standing room only floor space. They have a good variety of beverages to enjoy during the show. They have local brewery offerings from Yards & Workhorse. Plus for many shows they include specialty mixed drinks that go with the theme of the bands playing. As most Live Nation venues, they also have the collectible cups that get you a discount on your next drink. This venue also has a very tasty selection of food. As a vegetarian, I'm always excited to eat here, because they have options that I can eat. If you get here when the doors open, there is plenty of seats to eat in the 1st bar area...which is nice.i look forward to every show I get to see here! Can't wait for the next one!

This place was phenomenal. The aesthetic was really great. I was here to see The Gaslight Anthem, Joyce Manor and Pinkshift. The acoustics and lighting throughout the whole concert was amazing and the place was pretty easy to get to from NJ.

Cool ambiance but would loved to have more seating options that are more affordable. Overall great sound system.

I'm from St. Louis by way of Dallas, and came to The Fillmore to see SiR two weeks ago. I was very impressed with this venue. It's a large space but still feels intimate, especially the closer to the stage you are. The sound system and acoustics here were great, as was the lighting. Very cool music venue!

Attended Bob Dylan show Sunday night and it was a fantastic experience. High praise for the staff who quickly and efficiently steered folks through the entrance and put cell phones into pouches per Bob's demands. I was amazed at how quickly they were undone when we exited. Acoustics were great at this show. Bad marks for changes at the bar. One can no longer buy a glass of wine. Instead you have to buy a $22 BOTA box of wine. Nothing screams "alcoholic " like carrying around a freaking BOX OF CHEAP WINE. Very tacky. The bartender said they were losing money on bottles of wine with leftovers. When you're charging $14 for a glass of cheap wine, you can afford to throw a little away at the end of a night. Plus they have Pepsi products. Blech. Bring back the Coke!

This was our first visit to this venue and we were here for a comedy show. They do have 2 parking lots nearby, but highly suggest booking in advance. Don't expect any sort of fancy parking lot or even a basic one. This one sits under a freeway, isn't paved, and we had to watch out for things like broken glass. As we pulled in, the parking attendant instructed us to park next to the dumpster but to watch out for the nearby pallets. Aside from the parking, the venue itself was really cool and had a nice vibe to it. We were able to enter about an hour before the show. They do have a limited menu so we ordered some burgers and a pizza, which was decent. We only ordered sodas to drink, but the nice thing to know is that refills are complimentary on sodas. All the staff were very friendly! We enjoyed our show and would definitely come back for another event here.

Been to a few concerts here and enjoyed them all! Its a all GA except for the upstairs balcony. I refuse to buy food or drinks since they are overpriced, but they give out water for free which I appreciate. They also have a team of EMTs there and security to keep everyone safe. They also have water stations around the venue to avoid people passing out. I love going to this venue and have always felt safe and enjoyed my time.

I like this venue. I've been to a few shows at main stage and the upstairs stage. Upstairs is more intimate and I prefer it. Both floors have pretty good sound. Way more open space for dancing than most spots. I've done the VIP section at main stage too and that's the only one I don't think I'd recommend. It's a little hard to see from up there. Normal venue drink prices. Outrageous like usual. Shows are normal prices for today. Also outrageous but that's everywhere. Staff is pretty friendly.

Not a real big fan of the "General Admission" tickets being SRO. IMO, if there are open seats, they should simply let you sit down as a courtesy. Furthermore, they don't do a consistent job policing the seating issue - if you're sleuthy you can certainly "steal" a seat... it's all quite odd. Overall the venue is walkable from Girard station and has a MaccyD on the way if you're finding yourself there too early.

Updating my review because last time I really only spoke about the Foundry. I have been to the Fillmore a TON of times since it opened and even twice in the last week. I will always come back to the Fillmore and get excited when a show is at this venue. There are tons of public transit options to get here and I would recommend it. Parking will range depending on the show. I have seen priced be anything from $10-$40. Probably averages around $20. The GA area of the Fillmore offers tons of places to view from. I have been on the barricade and I have been all the way in the back. As a 5'3" I always am able to see. I can't really give a recommendation on when to get there because it is highly dependent on the audience. The set up inside is also highly dependent on the audience. I have been to shows where you are free to roam with alcoholic drinks and I have also been at shows where they make you stay in the dedicated 21+ section. I usually stick to the 21+ sections on the side because you can usually get a good view (see photos, both from the left side 21+ section). Tickets at the Fillmore are usually $40-$50 per ticket in my experience. I usually just buy online and their entry process is very smooth. There is a coat check at the entrance but I have never used it because there will be mega lines after the show. I'll be back sooner rather than later. Catch you at the show :)

Went with friends to anime night. Was the nerdiest experience of my life lol. The drinks were okay but expensive but did like their little drink souvenir. The staff were prompt but soon became overloaded. The room was directed with various anime posters and clips of animes were synced with the DJs music. The music was okay but no "real" dancing took place. Was a sausage fest but slowly turned throughout the night. The whole experience could be summarized as a nerdy / average club experience. Didn't get to stay for the entire event but enjoyed it while was

I went to the Fillmore for a First Aid Kit concert a few weeks ago. The venue was okay. Good location - walkable from dinner in Fishtown. But it was flat, crowded, and the lines for drinks were long. The flat, crowded thing is big for me, because I'm only about five feet tall. The venue was modern, but otherwise average. I'd probably only go back if I liked the act enough I was willing to splurge for a seat upstairs so I could see better.

Rating this for ViP experience I paid. Speakers block sitting in box 2 somewhat . These should be giveaway seats for a radio show, not charging people. (Box 1 is even worse and it seems they at least try to block this off or save it for staff who work there.) Tried the Sichuan chicken and just no. Almost all flour and bad quality chicken. Not that I should've been expecting anything good. Take this off the menu please. No salads. There was a box with a better view and no one was there and a lady wouldn't let me and my friend stay there. When she left, we went back to those seats. It isn't like anyone else was using this box and we obviously paid for a box already. To add, the "box" isn't like those theater boxes where you have walls surrounding you. But if you have the walls, then someone's view might be obstructed, etc. It is a slightly bigger area w a table and then you might share with two other random people. The lighting effects and sound are done excellently at Philly Fillmore. A poster fell from the top level toward a security guard and he couldn't understand that it was my poster until a fellow concert attendee was nice enough to hand it to me. Typical of a concert venue to have multiple tickets packages and they don't sync well w each other. TicketMaster and CapitalOne are related to this particular packages situation. So, while this isn't on the Fillmore itself, this typical potentially discombobulating situation for any concerts sours the experience. I had one ticket to get VIP items and it came with a GA admission. I had to get a separate special ticket to get the VIP box seat as they didn't seem to sell it directly from the venue this go-around. Once the GA admission is scanned, it can't be transferred over. Typical process, but not cool. This situation happened because I couldn't figure out how to access the box seat ticket because it was not a user friendly process. I even tried to prepare to access the ticket beforehand, and had attempted to call so and so beforehand to have both tickets show up in the Ticketmaster app. I wasn't able to get a hold of TicketMaster at all and had to figure out on my own that I had to access both tickets separately and one of them in a discombobulating way. While this isn't totally part of the Fillmore directly, it's all related enough and part of the experience to mention. Everyone has a life outside of this. I have to go through all this to look for hard to find codes to scan in when an approval process for showing e-mails to mitigate these kind of situations should be in place instead. Every concert venue should have much more leverage to mitigate things like this and not be held to these ridiculous "rules" that don't consider context and support the customers who run into these issues because of bad, un-synced programming. It's kind of hard to fake this stuff, and if someone is going to pay extra money for this and that, the process should be easier to access this and that honestly. It should not be such a stressful experience. Alcohol is sub par at most. Hit up Philly Distillery first if you can. Part of the experience was that it felt like when I wanted to pay more for a particular show, the more I got felt like cutting corners and a bit of a "gotcha" experience rather than this is quality, cool, and you pay more but it is worth the extra money. There was the superfan waiting around outside who didn't have VIP, but apparently wanted to give something to the artist and traveled to a number of shows. There was a couple sitting next to me in my VIP box. Would've been nice to establish a potential social connection, and it would've positively affected my experience here, but that is not on the Fillmore and not to be expected unfortunately. Staff is friendly despite all the above but just a disappointing experience. I don't truly feel ViP, just "here" and too much so. Even if such things for this or that don't fall under the Fillmore or so and so, it all adds up and matters.

Recently attended a concert here at the Fillmore, and while the concert was great, and the sound production was very professional, I was not at all impressed with the pricing of the food and drinks that they offered. I bought two burgers and three drinks and my bill was $91. $12 for a beer and $15 for a can of a premade vodka based beverage. That's ridiculous! By comparison, we spent $25 per ticket and $25 to park for a total of $75 why is the concert and parking cheaper than the food and beverage? The venue is beautiful and the service staff was very friendly, we got into the concert very quickly and easily so that's the only reason I'm giving it three stars. Y'all need to lower your prices and make things a little more affordable.

I wish I could give less! this place is horrible. It made me want to leave before even seeing the show. Complete trash! I ordered chicken fingers and fries and with gratuity they came up to $26.00. They brung me out 2 chicken fingers and a plate of fries. Then they had an attitude and nasty customer service when I complained. I would never come back here in my life! I don't care if beyonce was here for free! This place is trashy and the service matches!

Very nice place good interior but not enough chairs everything else is good though. I didnt food so I can't say anything about that. The service was good and the employees were nice.

I absolutely love the Fillmore! They have so much to offer and you can even get married there. When you go there for a concert, their venue is a pretty decent size and it is clean. They have a good bar that makes pretty good drinks. I honestly have nothing bad to say about it because there is even event parking nearby as well. If you ever have a chance to attend the Fillmore I highly highly recommend it! You will absolutely love it and have an amazing time!

The venue itself is super cool. The sound quality could be better. Not sure if it's because it's surrounded by lots of metal, so the sound bounces off, but I've had better sound quality elsewhere. Still a cool venue in Philly and I'm glad I went

Still here right now during intermission. Kelly at the inner bar 15ft from the stage was a delight, and kept it moving! Sound quality for Starset is otherworldly! 6/5 recommend every comes and sees anyone you can! Concessions are card only, otherwise outstanding!

no re-entry and we were told to be here at 5:15. forced to eat what they had available for dinner. f that. won't be back. there are more reasonable venues

This place is incredibly frustrating, and their disregard for public safety is shocking. They've been illegally blocking the street for years, seemingly without any consequences. It's as if they believe they own the entire street just because they run a concert facility. Nothing seems to change until a significant accident or emergency occurs. It's a ticking time bomb. Someone important will likely have to be injured, or one of the nearby buildings will have a fire emergency before they reconsider their selfish ways. One evening, a staff worker had the audacity to tell me I couldn't park on the sidewalk they had blocked, claiming it was sinking. I moved my car as soon as the police arrived. But to my disbelief, a few minutes later, the same staff member and the venue staff allowed about 1000 people, mostly women, to line up in two separate lines, with one of those lines occupying the very sidewalk he claimed was sinking. It's hard to comprehend their logic. What's safer, a stationary car that weighs 4,200 pounds or 150,000 pounds from the 1000 people standing on a sidewalk moving and possibly tripping or falling onto a sidewalk that this moron says is sinking, all while this is happening on an open street, all for ticket sales or to maximize capacity? To top it off, the staff here are incredibly rude. This place seriously needs to reevaluate its priorities, safety measures, and staff's attitude.

The Fillmore is exactly what the Philadelphia area needed: a venue that gets great acts and isn't the Camden venue. It is intimate, but still gets great artists (Frank Turner, Mt. Joy, LP, Tash Sultana and Hanson are the immediate/recent names that come to my mind). It's GA so you set your own destiny of how close you want to be. The sound quality is great, at least from everywhere in the venue I've stood. They have decent beer options and water isn't too expensive. The bathrooms are clean and the process is quick. This means a lot! It's relatively easy to get to from Philly and South Jersey. There are great places in the area for pre-show beverages. You aren't in Camden or paying Camden ticket prices to be close to the show. So, you get my point. I'm really a fan of this venue and hope it continues to prosper.

Just saw Tiny Habits at the smaller space upstairs (The Foundry) and had a wonderful time. The staff were helpful and friendly, the crowd was respectful, the sound was perfect, and even though the show was sold out there was plenty of space to stand. There's a large standing room area and a bar behind it. If you get drinks you have to stand in a sectioned off area further from the stage. I love that they do this because the front area is just all about the music. I started out close to the stage and then moved much further back in front of the bar and was still able to see everything. The space was hot which caused some slight discomfort, but the staff passed out cups of water throughout the show, and once I hydrated I was fine. This was my first solo standing room show and it was a great and non-intimidating venue to start with. If you're unsure of coming here alone, I say, go for it! It's a cozy, safe space, and it's very easy to catch rideshare afterwards (my car was there 2 mins after I called). Already seeing what artists are coming in the next few months so I can come back here :)

This is a great place for concerts and events. Every time I go the staff is so friendly. The best part is the multiple bars which makes things run a lot more smoothly and I feel like they are always well staffed. There is a bar in the back area, middle and front. Also even if you get a standing only ticket there is bench seating scattered throughout the back and middle area bars if you need to sit down and tv screens to still see what's going on. I think this is really invaluable for a positive experience. Yes the drinks are pricey but I have never received something that did not have a good pour. Food is ok and the size of the place is perfect for more intimate concert experiences which are the best!

Simply put: this is the most beautiful concert venue I have ever been to. I was here for a small charity concert and was blown away. To begin, their structured attention to REAL enforcement of COVID safety protocol was so appreciated I could cry. They also kept the safety line moving swiftly and efficiently with a positive attitude. Physically, the venue is newly renovated with vibrant decor, ample seating, a spotless environment and well-placed lighting. It felt more like an upscale club compared to some of the grittier Philly venues I've been in. Its completely accessible and the staff is remarkably helpful on helping patrons with disabilities and seniors. If I was local, I would hang out here all the time, because I can't imagine better venues exist than this, maybe anywhere. We were in a VIP box for the charity concert and had a fabulous experience. Our server was remarkably attendant, the seats were comfortable enough and the view was top-notch. We felt as safe as possible and appreciated being in the VIP area with only a handful of other people. In general, we had so much fun because of the stellar environment created by the The Filmore and its staff!

Had a great experience at the Fillmore. Went to see The Flaming Lips. Loved it. Great drinks and food selections and the atmosphere was five stars! Was worried about parking so I took transit and it was right there! The staff were the best. Like they own the place. It is cool to see people whom enjoy their jobs. It set the tone for the evening. Highly recommend

Update! I received a phone call from The Fillmore today and after I answered the phone.. THEY HUNG UP! I tried calling the number back and noticed that they BLOCKED MY NUMBER!!!!! I tried calling on a different phone and was able to finally get through. The general manager answered and completely dismissed me. She actually told me that they had an "electric issue" and the call was an "accident"! When I asked her why I can't get through when I tried to call, she denied blocking my number but wouldn't explain why my calls can't get through. When I asked her who I can speak with to resolve my issue, she told me that "they don't have to help me if they don't want". She proceeded to tell me that there is nothing they can do and hung up on me and also blocked the number that I had to call from due to her blocking my actual number. This has been going on for almost two months now! Even though they are completely unprofessional and childish, I will continue to try and reach a higher up. I am completely disgusted at this point. I've never experienced service like this nor been treated this horribly. Update! A girl by the name of Maggie (security) called me today to tell me that there is nothing that they are going to do to help resolve my issue. No apology, no feedback to her staff, no refund...NOTHING! They clearly never had intentions on resolving this from the beginning. She was very rude and cold and did not care about the negative experience that I had , nor does she care about how her staff treated us and will continue to treat guests. I am so disappointed in the Fillmore for hiring people who don't care about their guests and can be so careless. I will continue to bring awareness and determined to talk to someone higher so that this will be addressed properly.

I came here for a concert by Dexta Daps. The line outside to get in moved so fast it was crazy. Once inside the place was not overly crowded which was great. There was a few opening acts that really got the crowd going. Even when the headliner came out it was still a nice amount of room for you to be able to move around and dance without being on top of one another. I would revisit this venue again definitely.

I wrote this email after attending the Michelle Wolf show on 10/19/23. It is now 11/16/23 and I haven't received any kind of response. What do we need to do to rectify this situation?! Good Afternoon, I attended the Michelle Wolf show on 10-19-2023 and had the following experience: Upon arrival I was directed to the line to have my bag checked by security. I did so, had my bag searched, walked through a metal detector and then was physically patted down by security. Upon completion I then proceeded to watch as every woman who had her bag searched was patted down as well. Meanwhile, every male walked through a metal detector in another line, without being patted down. So, I ask you this question: Why? Why are women having their pockets (or lack thereof) patted down upon entry to your venue and not men?

Being, as I can be, the type who fixates and gets salty about things that don't much matter, I was annoyed when I heard the new Philly venue was going to be calling itself the Fillmore back in 2015 or 2016. It seemed like a pointless watering down of a name that meant something in music history - the Fillmore East and Fillmore West, which have legendary histories of concerts and live albums. Where did they get off slapping some new corporate concert hall up and calling it that, especially in a city that wasn't hurting for convert venues and had recently gotten the (admittedly smaller) Union Transfer? I know, seems silly now. But maybe it wouldn't seem silly or petty now if the venue hadn't delivered the way it did. The five stars I gave it were won fair and square - by the Fillmore kicking ass and delivering great concert experience after great concert experience for me. What's so special? First and foremost, the sound is crystalline, probably the clearest in Philly. I've noticed a number of times that I was able to hear every instrument on stage distinctly and clearly, but not in a way that prevented me from enjoying how they all fit together. There's only so much you can say about a great sound system, but this place has it perfected. Compare the sound here to the poor ratty old Franklin Music Hall and you'll be amazed anyone still plays the latter or that you had to go there to see so many great bands before the new venues started showing up in the '10s (well assuming you're old enough to have been seeing shows in the '00s or '90s). Another huge favor this place did itself and its attendees is in the layout. I have one stubborn friend who complains that it's not cramped and grimy enough ("I'll take First Unitarian Church any day"), but look - seeing concerts here is hella comfortable and pleasant. The ceilings are high and the floor space is ample, so even a sold out show doesn't really tend to feel stuffy or oppressive. Even better is the way it's actually structured - not only is there a large concert floor, but the bars are intelligently placed in different parts of the building in a way that prevents long lines or bottlenecks. It's easy to get out of the crowd and go to the bathroom, grab a drink or merch, or just clear your head or meet friends. The fact that there's a cute little mini venue upstairs (The Foundry) that accommodates smaller acts is just a bonus. Fillmore isn't my favorite venue in the city - it's hard to imagine something taking that spot from The Mann - but as far as indoor/year-round spots? Yeah, I'd rather see a show here than anywhere in Philly (I do love me some Underground Arts, though).

Very impressed with this space. Not crowded like TLA or trocadero but more intimate. Saw Freeway and beanie with state property and they absolutely killed it. Security did their job and there were multiple bars for drinks. I would def return here for another event.

Fillmore always has a wonderful vibe, great place to go with friends and family. Have nothing to say on the food because I've never ordered any but friends say it's good! People that check tickets and make sure everything is okay do a great job. Wonderful service.

My most recent visit to the Fillmore made me realize what a truly special venue it is in Philadelphia. It is more spacious with a cute bar area and lots of nods to Philadelphia in the decor. The staff is very kind and the prices for drinks are on the higher end, which is to be expected at a concert venue. I've been to countless shows at the Fillmore and their smaller upstairs venue, The Foundry. They host a variety of different events and I've seen some of my favorite artists here. If there is a performer you like coming to The Foundry, you must absolutely get tickets. It is a smaller, intimate venue that is perfect for seeing an artist you enjoy.

This place used to get great, talented artists. What happened to them. Their line up for months out is just terrible.

I had a HORRIBLE experience at the drake night on 6/24. I was asked to step out of line for being 'too intoxicated' when my phone was disabled. I was not incapable of entering my password, my phone kept locking while I was in my Uber. I was told to wait to the side until I 'sobered up' or until 'my phone was unlocked' when I saw there was a few minutes left until my phone unlocked I hopped back in line and was told I could not enter. I was called childish and a bitch. I had four people talking over me as I tried to get my point across. Not to mention I PREPAID FOR MY TICKET. I WANT A REFUND. I WAS DISRESPECTED. NEVER GOING TO DRAKE NIGHT AGAIN!

The head of security took my 13 year old daughters WATER bottle a STREET away from the filmore and told her she was not allowed to enter the venue because of alcohol. $113 down the drain for WATER. All security at this venue needs to be reassessed. The woman who was wearing the yellow round sunglasses with two braids in her hair WATCH OUT FOR HER. Most insane situation and when I confronted her she refused to speak to me. When I tried to speak to anyone else no one would talk to me. Never coming back. If you have tickets for a show watch out for the staff and don't drink any liquid within 2 miles within the venue. Rudest staff I have ever encountered. Especially the woman who was "head of security".

Gorgeous venue, high prices, rude and unhelpful staff. The music's too loud and distorted. The techs obviously have no clue what they are doing. At the end of the concert there was a supercell over top of us and security made us exit into heavy down pours and lightning. In 10 minutes it was over. But we had to walk 1/2 a mile in a that weather to get to our truck. The entertainment (Orville Peck) was incredible. However the Fillmore was not. I'll have to be really impressed with the entertainment to go back to the Fillmore.

Floor seating was tight but the ambiance was awesome! The family and I had a great time seeing Tye Tribbett here and would do it again soon!

Note: This review is for our wedding at the Fillmore. If I could do everything over again for my wedding, I would still, without a doubt, pick the Fillmore. Having our wedding at such a fun, spacious, and truly unique venue made my husband and me so happy. Our guests couldn't stop commenting on how awesome the space was, how it was unlike any venue they'd been to, and how fun all of the visual elements were--we had a slideshow playing on the TVs throughout the night, our photo was on the marquee on the outside so anyone passing by could see it, and the band played on the actual stage, which they were super excited about. We also converted the VW van into a photo booth area and took some unreal photos in front of the LIVE sign in the entryway. We delayed our wedding for 2 years because of COVID. Throughout the entire process, Genevieve and Karen were helpful, responsive, and came up with really creative ideas. They were supportive and listened to us when we had questions, and they stuck it out with us even when things got tricky. (On a separate note, my mom and I are personally obsessed with Genevieve.) On the wedding day itself, many of our guests (we had about 200 people) commented on how they weren't nervous about COVID because the room was so spacious, the ceilings were so high, etc...which was SUCH a relief since we had a handful of immunocompromised people there who were apprehensive about coming. Bottom line: The Fillmore is SUCH A VIBE, there's nowhere else like it in Philly, and I'm so glad I got to have my wedding there. Oh, and the staff is excellent and a bunch of pros.

Came here for the Jawbreaker Concert on a Friday night in April. Check-in process was super quick- showed ID, stamp given, and tickets are scanned. The venue was nice and provided adequate air conditioning. Bass and sound quality was great. Would come here for another concert.

If you enjoy live music, this is a fun venue. For Bay Area folks, this is the Fillmore East location, which is related to the iconic Fillmore West location, on Fillmore Street, in San Francisco! This Fillmore in Philadelphia is much larger than the one in San Francisco, and in my opinion, a nicer place. There's also a large upstairs where you can look down onto the main level, but it was closed tonight. This is location is also a bit snazzier with some neon lighting inside. The food they use for catering is quite good. Just be ready for some really loud music though! Loud enough that I think I should've brought earplugs. Nonetheless, a fun night with live music and good food!

[644] The Fillmore is really nice and HUGE!~!~! This venue is located across the street from the Sugarhouse Casino. I parked on the side street but then noticed there was a parking lot (not sure of the cost if any). We visited for a concert and arrived after the doors opened so no lines for us. They have metal detectors and people checking bags for safety. You are carded if you want to drink. There are a few separate rooms that are large enough to play different types of music and not interfere with each other. A lot of tables to sit and relax if you need to get off your feet. Inside they have a "LIVE" sign almost like the "LOVE" Philly sign. They also have a nicely decorated VW bus that is cool for pics. I didn't drink alcohol so not sure about the prices. I did see someone w/ food so it looks like they may also sell munchies. Sound system and lighting was amazing. Definitely top notch. I would DEFINITELY return here for another concert.

I know this is belated but it should be further stated that this spot's not overrated and could be permanently slated into your very next Philly trip...like my rhymes? Probably not. But don't worry, you won't see me on the stage of The Fillmore anytime soon. What you should strongly consider is actually listening to my little songish opening and coming for a concert here. Seriously. Do it. Like mentioned in that lyrical first line, this was back in January when I initially stepped through The Fillmore's doors, girlfriend in hand. We were here to witness the actual musical talents (not my nonexistent ones) of Walk the Moon and boy did they put on a rockin' show. But part of what can often make a concert great is where you see said band, and The Fillmore was a perfect spot to "shut up and dance" (see what I did there?). Walking into The Fillmore will give way to a totally awesome rustic rock look. The lobby area is complete with plenty of comfy seating and a stylish bar to pick up a drink or grab a quick bite to eat. From there, you'll stroll into the actual concert area...well, first there's a crazy long bar with a stylish backdrop that is explained most easily via pics (check the pics). Around the corner are a few tables open to sit at. Yup, it's not a VIP only section which is fabulous and boded well for our feet to rest during the opening act. Once that was over, we made our way to the GA section and found plenty of space to get ready to rock (maybe roll). Glancing towards the ceiling shows some chandeliers hanging to add a little classic flare. You'll also notice another bar to your left (because you can never have too many bars, apparently). But it's all good because when Walk the Moon came on, The Fillmore really shined in its ability to deliver a great concert experience. Overall, that last sentence probably stole my thunder. Ya know, "great concert experience" and all that jazz. Jokes aside (I promise I won't rhyme anymore too), despite living in New York, I can easily say I'd travel down to Philly in a heartbeat for a day of adventure knowing that I'll end it with a concert at The Fillmore. Rock on, brothers.

This venue is great for concerts. The sound was great in here not too loud. The drinks were good and the prices were just right. There was plenty of security and all exits were visible.

So much fun! This place is a great venue for lots of different shows. I went here for an Above and Beyond concert, and it was a great time! The venue is near all the other action in Fishtown, so it's easy to get to, just fair warning with traffic and parking given the area. We arrived early enough and found street parking, but there is parking onsite for a fee. I found the process to get inside fairly easy, the line queue's up fast and also moves fast. There were attendants at the door scanning the tickets and then stamping our hands to mark our access in. I found all the workers very nice and each time we had questions, someone was always able to help. Inside, there is a small holding area with a bar if people want to hang out there. It allows for better conversation and more noise. This is also where the will call area is in case you're picking up your tickets and coat check (we didn't bother with coat check since it was cold and the line was LOOONNNGGG.) After getting through this space, there is a larger bar closer to the floor seats. Though it was staffed with six bartenders, it still took us a bit to get a drink! I think one more person behind the bar would've been perfect to help move the crowd along. The show was great! So much fun, and great energy! My friends and I had grabbed general admission tickets so we were on the ground floor, but there is VIP options as well that gets you to the upstairs space with seating. This space can work for a lot of different shows, from concerts, comedy shows, or any sponsored event. Great show, great time, let's do it again real soon!