Your guide to preparing for your visit, and what to expect on the day.
Sidney Myer Music Bowl is located in the Kings Domain Parklands, Linlithgow Avenue, Melbourne. All ticketholders are required to enter via Gate 1, located in front of the King George Monument.
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What not to bring! Be a team player and leave these prohibited items at home.
Please note, prohibited items may be subject to change for certain events.
We recommend you read the pre-show email and check the Conditions of Entry for the event you plan on attending. Conditions of Entry will be made available on event pages close to performance dates.
Sidney Myer Music Bowl's box office is located outside the venue, to the right of the Gate 1 entrance. The box office will be attended by staff 1 hour prior to the gates opening.
Our cloak room facilities are available for all events. The cloak room is located outside the venue, to the right of the Gate 1 entrance.
There are a range of food and drink options available.
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We play rain, hail or shine. The Sidney Myer Music Bowl is an outdoor amphitheatre. If rain or bad weather occurs, the show will proceed, unless deemed unsafe to do so. If it’s looking a little rainy, don’t forget to bring a raincoat.
Umbrellas are allowed into the main lawn area but are required to be closed during the performance so as not to obstruct the view of those behind you.
Ponchos are available at the venue.
As a licensed venue a minimum dress code applies. Please wear a shirt and shoes at all times.
We are a cashless venue, accepting Visa, MasterCard and American Express payments.
Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not permitted within the venue. If you wish to smoke please proceed to the designated smoking area on the side hills.
View Arts Centre Melbourne’s COVIDSafe & Wellbeing Plan
Every decision we make has the wellbeing of audiences, artists and staff at its centre. This Plan details our safety protocols and procedures, which follow current government health directions.
Please practise good hygiene by regularly and thoroughly washing your hands. Hand sanitiser stations are available in several locations across the venue. Handwash will be regularly restocked in all bathrooms.
We conduct regular cleaning and sanitising Sidney Myer Music Bowl with approved disinfectant products throughout the day. We clean high touch points hourly.
If you or a friend are feeling unwell, please seek First Aid help immediately. First Aid facilities are located between the food truck area and merchandise.
To help keep you safe, mobile crews of first aid staff will be roaming the venue throughout the event.
Sidney Myer Music Bowl is a safe and inclusive space for all visitors. We do not tolerate any antisocial behaviour at our venues.
To seek assistance or report antisocial behaviour you can speak to staff or SMS the antisocial hotline on 0418 557 677. Our team members are trained to help you.
