Sydney's biggest and loudest sports and music venue
Everything you need to know before your gig at ANZ stadium
ANZ Stadium is Sydney's biggest music and sport venue after having played host to huge acts such as Eminem and Adele and crowds of up to 98,364 people, as well as the biggest league, union and football games in its 25 years of operation. Fit with easy public transport access, built in bars and cafes, ANZ stadium makes for a perfect spot for all the big gigs.
The Details
The basics
Venue type: Music and sports
Seating options: Yes a portion, if not more, of all tickets sold are seated
Overall cost : $$$ / $$$
Wheelchair Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible tickets are available for purchase via selecting the 'special access seating' when booking online or calling the Ticketek accessible team on 1300 665 915.
ATM accessibility: There are two ATM found on level 1 at ANZ Stadium. They are located: Opposite Aisle 101 and Opposite Aisle 124
General Vibe: Loud. Surprisingly good atmosphere for such a big arena, great for gigs with high tech performances (think Coldplay's head full of dreams tour) .
Overall child-friendliness: Due to the many seating options, ANZ Stadium is a great kid friendly venue, especially for a first gig
Where to eat
On a budget
If you need a quick bite to eat before a concert but don't want to break the bank , try these:
$ / $$$
A rustic, French-Italian café and restaurant that serves all day breakfast and specialises in burgers and fries, roughly 4.6 km from Qudos Bank Arena.
Opening hours:
7am – 10pm
7 Rider Boulevard, Rhodes New South Wales 2138,Australia
Ph: 0424 869 584
$ / $$$
A Phó and Vietnamese restaurant located in Homebush, about 4 km from Qudos Bank Arena.
Opening Hours
9 am – 8 pm
90-95 The Crescent, Homebush West NSW 2140
Ph: (02) 9746 8999
For a full meal
If you're looking to turn your gig into a full night out, try heading to these restaurants before your show:
$$ / $$$
A café and restaurant that specialises in breakfast, burgers and fries located in Sydney Olympic Park (roughly 750 metres from Qudos Bank Arena).
Opening Hours
Monday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Building C, 1 Herb Elliott Ave, Sydney Olympic Park New South Wales 2127, Australia
Ph: (02) 9746 0767
$$ / $$$
A restaurant and bar that is famous for its (giant) breakfast share platter.
For dinner, it serves an array of share plates and tasty main meals as well as an extensive selection of wines, located about 4.5 km from Qudos Bank Arena. However, it does shut early so I’d suggest going for a long lunch and then to your gig.
Opening hours Monday: 6:00 am - 10:00 am
Tuesday: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
82 Queen St, Concord West New South Wales 2138, Australia
Ph: 03 9670 9933
$$$ / $$$
Clean and contemporary dining in a modern restaurant and bar in Sydney Olympic Park
Opening Hours
Breakfast: 06:00 am-10:30am
Lunch: 12:00 pm - 3:00pm
Dinner: 6:00pm -10:00pm
9 Olympic Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Ph: (02) 8762 7959
On the go
If you need to eat something quick before you go or a snack afterwards try:
$ / $$$
Maccas, an Aussie classic. Located in Olympic park, just near Qudos Bank Arena.
Opening hours:
Monday-Sunday: 24 hours
Olympic Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2140
Ph: (02) 9763 7811
For more options head over to Trip adviser or Yelp
Rules and Conditions of entry
Be sure to follow these to make sure your nigh runs smoothly
Unless the event is specifically shown to be 'all ages' no one under the age of 18 can attend
Tickets cannot be exchanged, refunded or returned after purchase
Stage diving and crowd surfing are prohibited
All drugs and illicit substances are strictly prohibited
All bags may be screened before entry
In order to purchase alcohol valid ID must be shown
Water bottles are not permitted
Smoking and e-cigarettes are banned outside designated smoking areas
Bag sizes (including eskis) are limited to 30cm x 40cm
For a full list, head over here
Maps
For a specific seat map head over here.
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