SIDNEY MYER MUSIC BOWL MELBOURNE

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Few Melbourne venues are quite as iconic as the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. In fact, the stadium is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and has become an integral part of the city landscape.

The Bowl was built using proceeds from the Sidney Myer Fund, which was established following its namesake’s death. Sidney Myer was a businessman and great lover of live music who frequently attended open-air concerts held by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

While the MSO still make use of the Bowl, the venue now attracts a wider variety of musical acts, including international superstars.

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Where Is Sidney Myer Music Bowl?

Sidney Myer Music Bowl is an integral part of Melbourne’s arts and culture precinct and is located just across the road from the National Gallery of Victoria. 

The venue sits within the Kings Domain Gardens on Linlithgow Avenue and can be accessed from all sides of the park.

Events held at the Bowl tend to have a festival-like atmosphere. Patrons bring food and picnic rugs and head down to the venue early to try and get the best spot possible on the lawn. As it’s an open-air venue (and located in Melbourne), there’s every chance of a shower or two, but shows proceed at the venue, rain, hail or shine.  

How Do I Get to Sidney Myer Music Bowl?

You have plenty of options when it comes to getting to Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Linlithgow Avenue runs parallel to St Kilda Road, which is serviced by several tram routes. 

For those taking the train, Flinders Street Station is only a short stroll away. As the centre of Melbourne’s train network, all lines will take you directly to this station.

Where Can I Park at Sidney Myer Music Bowl?

Parking in the area is available but is somewhat limited. There are a few wheelchair-accessible spots available on Linlithgow Avenue. Alternatively, the Arts Centre Melbourne car park is located just across the road from the venue. 

How Many People Does Sidney Myer Music Bowl Hold?

The Sidney Myer Music Bowl is split into two ticketed areas — assigned seating and the grassy slopes.

There are currently approximately 2,030 assigned seats in the venue, and the lawn can hold around 11,000 people. In years gone by, the Bowl was able to accommodate a far larger number of people — it’s estimated that up to 200,000 people attended the Seekers’ homecoming concert in 1967!

Who Is Playing at Sidney Myer Music Bowl?

If you’re visiting Melbourne, you simply must catch a concert at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Shows are scheduled all year round, with summer being a particularly good time to visit the venue. 

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