The Electric Light Orchestra or ELO is one of prog rock’s greatest pop-leaning acts of all time. Sweeping arrangements, epic stage productions and undeniable hooks run through the iconic band’s catalog, and while the only remaining founding member is singer Jeff Lynne, the ELO that tours these days brings just as much heft as the glory day outfit—but you don’t have to take our word for it.
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Jeff Lynne’s ELO comes to San Francisco this Sunday, Sept. 1, bringing a spectacular show to the Chase Center stage. This is the Over and Out Tour, which means this is your last chance to see ELO on stage ever!
You should definitely go and sing your heart out to all the hits and deep cuts, but before you go, check our guide below for all the important information.
First of all, whether you’re using rideshare to get to the venue or driving yourself, we highly recommend buffering your travel time with an extra half hour or so to account for heightened traffic in the area. Then go ahead and add another 15 minutes to handle your parking your own car.
The Chase Center offers space to pre-paid parking pass holders at two distinct garages: the Mercedes-Benz Garage, accessible from 390 16th St. and 99 Warriors Way; and the Warriors Way Garage, accessible at 150 Warriors Way. Both garages are set to open at 5 p.m. the day of the concerts, and both garages close at midnight. You can learn even more about how to reach these garages at chasecenter.com/parking.
If you didn’t nab a limited parking pass in time, there are third-party operated garages recommended by the Chase Center at 1800 Owens St., and the corner of 19th Street and Illinois Street. When there are no events at Oracle Park, the Chase Center also recommends parking at Lot A at 74 Mission Rock St.
Yes, we’re sure you have the cutest purse picked out for this highly-fashionable show, but if your bag is any larger than 14” long and 6” wide, it’s going to have to be checked at the bag valet on Terry A Francois Blvd for a $10 fee. Backpacks are never allowed, although smaller fashion backpacks and diaper bags that look like backpacks can get a pass if they meet the 14” x 6” requirement. All bags will be searched and screened.
First of all, get your tickets for Sunday here. Now that that’s out of the way:
Printed tickets are a thing of the past at the Chase Center, because the venue has gone completely contactless—at least for entry. Make sure your mobile ticket is ready to be scanned once you get to security, either on your TicketMaster app or the Warriors + Chase Center Mobile App.
It’s always a good idea to download and access your ticket page before leaving the house, in case of a lowered cell signal due to crowds or lack of on-site WiFi. However, please be advised that screenshots of digital tickets don’t always work. Be sure to read the fine print of your mobile ticket.
For this very special finale, Lynne and his band are joined by American rocker Rooney. The band’s sun-drenched California sound has a pop-lean to it, too, making them a great opening act for the danceable favorites ELO will bring. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the music begins promptly at 8 p.m., so make sure you’re ready for the show.
This is the big finish, so you know Lynne is bringing every song you'd ever like to hear. From "Evil Woman" to "Do Ya," "Strange Magic," "Livin' Thing," "Don't Bring Me Down" and of course, "Mr. Blue Sky," this is going to be a career-spanning celebration of epic proportions.
Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way / 888-479-4667
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