Dear San Franciscans and Fillmore Jazz Festival Lovers,

It was with great sadness that we announced the cancellation of the Fillmore Jazz Festival last week due to the overwhelming overhead costs of producing San Francisco’s largest street festival. The expenses—including city fees, talent, security, medical support, staffing, and city-mandated SOPs—pushed our annual budget well over $509,000.00

As a free, two-day event held over the Fourth of July weekend, the festival brings together more thousands attendees and spans 12 blocks from Jackson Street to Eddy. Unfortunately, the Fillmore Merchants Association is still carrying debt from the 2024 festival. Without significant financial contributions or a major sponsor, it was simply not feasible—or responsible—for me to take on the financial risk personally.

However, after the announcement of the cancellation, I was contacted by a representative of Chris Larsen and Avenue Greenlight, who generously stepped in to offer a financial bridge we needed to bring the festival back. We also received support from District 2 Supervisor Stephen Sherrill.

I am thrilled to announce that the 2025 Fillmore Jazz Festival is officially back on and will take place July 5th and 6th.

While this generous support gets us close to making the festival a reality, we’re not quite there yet. That’s why we’ve launched the Fillmore Jazz Festival Preservation Fund, and we’re asking for your help. Your donations will help preserve the legacy of the festival for years to come—ensuring its vitality, prosperity, and future in the heart of San Francisco, The Fillmore.

Thank you for your continued love and support of this iconic event.