Sidney Myer Music Bowl: Melbourne's Iconic Outdoor Stage
Melbourne's iconic outdoor music venue in Kings Domain, hosting diverse events from orchestras to rock concerts since 1959.
The Sidney Myer Music Bowl, nestled in Kings Domain Gardens, has been a cornerstone of Melbourne's entertainment scene since 1959. This outdoor venue hosts diverse events, from free concerts by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to contemporary music festivals. With its distinctive tensile structure and sprawling lawn, the Bowl offers a unique cultural experience.
A brief summary to Sidney Myer Music Bowl
- Kings Domain Gardens, Linlithgow Ave, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, AU
- +611300182183
- Visit website
- Monday 6 pm-11 pm
- Tuesday 6 pm-11 pm
- Wednesday 6 pm-11 pm
- Thursday 6 pm-11 pm
- Friday 6 pm-11 pm
- Saturday 6 pm-11 pm
- Sunday 12 pm-11 pm
Local tips
- Arrive early for free events to secure a good spot on the lawn.
- Check the Arts Centre Melbourne website for event-specific prohibited items.
- Consider bringing a picnic and blanket to enjoy the open-air atmosphere.
- Utilize public transport as parking can be limited.
- Wheelchair users can find accessible parking and services, but should be aware of potentially challenging terrain.
Getting There
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Public Transport
The Sidney Myer Music Bowl is accessible via public transport. From Flinders Street Station, it's approximately a 15-minute walk. Alternatively, take any tram running along St Kilda Road and disembark at the Grant St/Police Memorial tram stop (Stop #17), which is about 500 meters from the main entrance. Tram routes servicing this stop include 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, and 72. A single fare on Melbourne's trams is around $5. Check PTV (Public Transport Victoria) for the most up-to-date information and timetables.
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Walking
From Flinders Street Station, cross Princes Bridge over the Yarra River and continue along St Kilda Road. Turn left onto Linlithgow Avenue. The Sidney Myer Music Bowl is located in Kings Domain Gardens. Gate 1 is the main entry point. The walk is approximately 15 minutes.
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Parking
Limited street parking is available on Linlithgow Avenue and surrounding streets. Alternatively, parking is available at the Arts Centre Melbourne/NGV car park (Sturt St, Southbank) or the Australian Ballet Centre car park (2 Kavanagh St, Southbank). The Arts Centre Melbourne car park is open 24/7. Parking rates vary, but expect to pay around $10-$20 per hour, or a flat rate for evening or event parking. There are also four 4-hour wheelchair accessible parking spaces on Linlithgow Avenue near Gate 1. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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