1015 Folsom

Dance club in San Francisco, California, US 1015 Folsom 1015 Folsom Street San Francisco, California United States Nightclub 1986 (as Das Klub); 1989 (as 1015 Folsom) Ira Sandler ~1,350–1,500 1015.com 1015 Folsom is a dance club and live music venue in San Francisco, California. Founded as Das Klub in 1986, 1015 Folsom has hosted performances by many prominent entertainers, bands, musicians, and DJs, including Madonna, Tiësto, Giorgio Moroder, Fatboy Slim, Pabllo Vittar and Dave Chapelle.2019 sfweekly2018 billboard It is one of the longest-running, continuously-operating dance clubs in the US.2025 mixonline Early History The building at 1015 Folsom Street was originally a gay bathhouse before the San Francisco AIDS crisis led to a city order that shut it down in 1984. It was first opened as a dance club called Major Ponds in 1985. Ira Sandler opened the building as Das Klub in 1986. The building reopened as 1015 Folsom a few days before the Loma Prieta earthquake.2019 sfweekly According to eyewitnesses, Gianni Versace allegedly met his future killer at a party at 1015 Folsom. The Versace family disputes this.2018 bustleOrth 1999 Venue The venue is roughly 20,000 square feet with five rooms. The building has a maximum capacity of roughly 1,500 people, with a capacity of 800 people in the main room.2008 sfweekly In 2002, 1015 Folsom won “Best Club/Club Night” at the inaugural DanceStar USA Awards.2002 billboard The club has seen over 3 million attendees since opening its doors.2019 billboard2018 billboard In 2007, general manager Peter Glikshtern pivoted the venue to showing more live rock music. Its first live act under this new direction was The Donnas.2008 sfweekly A planned name change was not carried out. Documentary 1015 Folsom was heavily featured in the documentary Between the Beats about 1990s rave culture in San Francisco.2024 billboard Citations References Kane Peter-Astrid October 9, 2019 1015 Folsom Keeps On Ticking By Embracing Its Audience https://www.sfweekly.com/archives/1015-folsom-keeps-on-ticking-by-embracing-its-audience/article_0a23a449-9506-50e0-8729-8d96237a4dbe.html SF Weekly April 13, 2026 2019 sfweekly Rotter Joshua October 21, 2019 1015 Folsom looks forward on 30th anniversary https://www.sfexaminer.com/culture/1015-folsom-looks-forward-on-30th-anniversary/article_38326a4a-5495-5b14-b4fe-d1a8c907bc94.html San Francisco Examiner April 13, 2026 2019 sfx Moskowitz Gary January 2016 City Does Music Venues a Solid With New Noise Protection Law https://www.sfweekly.com/music/city-does-music-venues-a-solid-with-new-noise-protection-law/article_8ae7d5ca-a760-5aa5-9a35-d17a82d2b796.html SF Weekly April 13, 2026 2016 sfweekly March 2002 Fatboy Slim Nabs Two DanceStar USA Awards https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/fatboy-slim-nabs-two-dancestar-usa-awards-76339/ Billboard April 13, 2026 2002 billboard September 2019 Justice, Black Coffee, Bicep, Whethan & More to Play 30th Anniversary of San Francisco's 1015 Folsom https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/1015-folsom-30-year-anniversary-lineup-8529554/ Billboard April 13, 2026 2019 billboard Parsons Paige K. February 23, 2018 Dave Chappelle and Mos Def Crash Madlib Concert in San Francisco https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/dave-chappelle-mos-def-madlib-concert-san-francisco-8216220/ Billboard April 13, 2026 2018 billboard May 28, 2025 Legendary San Francisco Nightclub 1015 Folsom Levels Up with d&b audiotechnik A-Series Sound System https://www.mixonline.com/the-wire/legendary-san-francisco-nightclub-1015-folsom-levels-up-with-db-audiotechnik-a-series-sound-system Mix April 13, 2026 2025 mixonline Orth Maureen 1999 Vulgar Favors: Andrew Cunanan, Gianni Versace, and the Largest Failed Manhunt in U.S. History Delacorte Press 9780385332866 February 2018 Did Gianni Versace Know Andrew Cunanan? American Crime Story Tries to Fill in the Gaps https://www.bustle.com/p/did-gianni-versace-know-andrew-cunanan-american-crime-story-tries-to-fill-in-the-gaps-of-their-history-7912293 Bustle April 13, 2026 2018 bustle 2024 New Documentary Explores the '90s Rave History of San Francisco: Watch the Trailer https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/between-the-beats-documentary-trailer-1235791022/ Billboard April 13, 2026 2024 billboard January 23, 2008 1015 Folsom Edges Toward the Live Rock Market https://www.sfweekly.com/music/1015-folsom-edges-toward-the-live-rock-market/ SF Weekly April 13, 2026 2008 sfweekly See also South of Market, San Francisco Trocadero Transfer Andrew Cunanan Noise Pop Festival Category:Nightclubs in San Francisco Category:1989 establishments in California Category:Music venues in San Francisco