The Sidney Myer Free Concerts are free, non-ticketed events. This means that entry is provided on a first-come, first-in basis. Once the attendee capacity number has been reached, entry will be closed. We recommend arriving early to avoid missing out.

Gates open at 5.30pm, with concerts beginning at 7.30pm. On Saturday 22 February the Melbourne Youth Orchestra presents a Curtain Raiser performance at 6pm.

Due to safety restrictions, the venue is unable to provide pass outs. If you leave the venue you will only be able to re-enter if there is still capacity available.

The Sidney Myer Free Concerts will be operating at the maximum capacity, which is roughly 12,000 attendees. This means you may be seated next to and near other patrons.

You are welcome to pack a picnic and bring your own food to the Sidney Myer Free Concerts. Please note that glass (excluding wine bottles), hard-sided containers or large eskies and large/sharp knives are not permitted within the venue.

There are free refillable water stations available. We recommend you bring your own reusable water bottle (no glass) to the event. Please ensure your water bottle is empty when entering the venue. A moderate amount of BYO alcoholic beverages is permitted to these concerts.

A range of food and drink choices will be available at the event. Various food trucks will be onsite, as well a bar for those over 18 years of age (Proof of age will be required). Please note that the Sidney Myer Music Bowl is a cashless venue, accepting Visa / Mastercard / American Express only.

We encourage you to bring a picnic rug or floor seating. Chairs that are raised higher than 20cm off the ground are not permitted, and you cannot set up any shade structures.

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.

Yes, there is a free cloakroom facility available. The cloakroom is located outside the venue, to the right of the Gate 1 entrance.

Yes, families and children are welcome at the Sidney Myer Free Concerts. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. If bringing children, please consider the 7.30pm start time, and the check the weather conditions for the evening of the concert.

Yes, the venue is wheelchair, walker and scooter accessible. Assistive listening devices are also available and registered assistance are welcome at Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

Accessible seats cannot be pre-booked but are held for held for people with access seating requirements.

To enter the venue use the main gate – Gate 1 – which is near the part of Linlithgow Avenue that runs parallel to St Kilda Rd. Gate 1 is up the hill, in front of the King George Monument. Assistive listening devices are also available from this gate.

Additional information is available here. Alternatively, please don't hesitate to contact our friendly Box Office team on (03) 9929 9600, Monday–Friday, 10am to 5pm.

Unless you have a registered service animal, you cannot bring any animals or pets to the concerts.

The concerts will go ahead - 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.

Conditions of entry for the Sidney Myer Free Concerts can be found here.