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Sidney Myer Music Bowl

  • Music venue
  • Culture

Set in the Kings Domain Gardens, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl is best known for being the home of Melbourne's annual Carols by Candlelight.

With its 2000 seats and sprawling lawn, the Bowl is a popular outdoor venue and has been part of Melbourne’s entertainment scene since 1959.

Over its long history, the Bowl has hosted performances by famous acts including The Seekers, AC/DC, Paul McCartney, Neil Diamond, Metallica, and Florence and the Machine.

Administered by Arts Centre Melbourne, the Bowl also stages an annual free summertime concert series presented by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

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Arts Centre Melbourne
Sidney Myer Music Bowl Reserve
Melbourne
Victoria 3004

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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