Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
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Facts and practical information
The Sidney Myer Music Bowl is an outdoor bandshell performance venue in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is located in the lawns and gardens of Kings Domain on Lithgow Avenue close to the Arts Centre and the Southbank entertainment precinct. It was officially opened by the Prime Minister of Australia, Robert Menzies, on 12 February 1959, with an audience of 30,000 people. It is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. ()
Opened: 1959 (65 years ago)Area: 15.43 acres (0.0241 mi²)Coordinates: 37°49'27"S, 144°58'34"E
Day trips
Sidney Myer Music Bowl – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: National Gallery of Victoria, Birrarung Marr, AAMI Park, Arts Centre Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Sidney Myer Music Bowl?
Nearby attractions include Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden, Melbourne (2 min walk), Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne (4 min walk), Olympic Pylon, Melbourne (6 min walk), Domain Tunnel, Melbourne (6 min walk).
How to get to Sidney Myer Music Bowl by public transport?
The nearest stations to Sidney Myer Music Bowl:
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Tram
- Stop 17: Grant Street - Police Memorial • Lines: 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (8 min walk)
- Stop 7B: Rod Laver Arena • Lines: 70, 70d (10 min walk)
Bus
- Shrine of Remembrance • Lines: 605 (10 min walk)
- Melbourne Observatory/Birdwood Ave • Lines: 605 (11 min walk)
Train
- Flinders Street (17 min walk)
- Jolimont (18 min walk)