Rhiannon Giddens live in San Francisco

Experience Rhiannon Giddens live on June 25th

Rhiannon Giddens is scheduled to perform at The Fillmore in San Francisco on June 25, 2026. Giddens is a musician and scholar whose work broadly spans American roots music. Her style incorporates elements of folk, blues, jazz, country, and traditional African-American music—particularly banjo traditions—often exploring themes of history, identity, and social justice. She frequently utilizes the banjo, fiddle, and vocals as primary instruments in her performances and recordings. Giddens gained prominence initially as a member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, and has since established a successful solo career marked by critically acclaimed albums and collaborations.

The Fillmore is a historic concert venue located in the Lower Haight district of San Francisco. Originally built as a theatre in 1912, it became renowned under the management of Bill Graham from 1965-1971. During Graham’s tenure, The Fillmore hosted many significant acts during the psychedelic era including The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Joplin; becoming central to the counterculture movement.