Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Outdoor concert venue in Melbourne central business district, Australia
The Sidney Myer Music Bowl features a thin membrane canopy made of weather-proofed plywood supported by steel cables across its performance space.
The venue opened in 1959 after businessman Sidney Myer was inspired by the Hollywood Bowl and established free outdoor concerts with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
The facility hosts numerous events throughout the year, from classical orchestra performances to contemporary music festivals and the annual Christmas Eve Carols.
The venue accommodates 10,000 visitors with 2,030 fixed seats, while the remaining space allows attendees to bring blankets for lawn seating.
The 1967 homecoming performance by The Seekers drew 200,000 people, marking the largest concert attendance record in Australian history.
Location: City of Melbourne
Inception: 1959
Architects: Barry Patten
Official opening: 1959
Architectural style: structuralism
Capacity: 10000
Address: Linlithgow Avenue, Melbourne VIC
Website: https://artscentremelbourne.com.au/Visit/Theatres-and-Spaces/Sidney-Myer-Music-Bowl
GPS coordinates: -37.82367,144.97463
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:36
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