Cirque du Soleil: Corteo

Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
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Thursday & Friday shows start at 7.30
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Saturday shows at 4pm & 8pm
Sunday shows at 12pm & 4pm
Doors open 90 minutes before each show
Shows run for approx. 2 hours
Important Travel Advice
With large crowds expected for each show, ticketholders should consider leaving the car at home and catching public transport to avoid getting caught in traffic delays. Significant delays are expected for weekend performances as multiple other events take place at nearby venues in the precinct, as well as during the Thursday and Friday evening peak. Performances are on Thursday to Sunday, from 4 to 14 September.
- Public transport is the best way to get to Olympic Park. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner or free Opal Travel app.
- Trains run regularly to Olympic Park from Lidcombe and the venue is a short walk from the station. Additional services will run to Olympic Park for Thursday and Friday shows.
- Trackwork is taking place throughout the event that may affect how you travel to or from Olympic Park. See details below and plan your trip ahead of time.
- You'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device when travelling on public transport to and from the event. Register your details online at Opal or via the Opal Travel app ahead of time.
If you have no other option but to drive, pre-book parking to secure a space:
- If you need to drive, pre-book parking to guarantee a car space. Carpool with your group and allow extra travel time. A flat rate $35 parking fee will apply.
- If you have pre-booked parking, follow the directions of staff and have your parking ticket ready to show at the car park entry. If you haven't pre-booked you'll need to catch transport as there will be no onsite parking available.
- Traffic will be very heavy after each show as attendees leave at the same time, while others also arriving into the precinct for other nearby events. Expect to allow up to an hour of additional travel time exiting car parks.
- You can also consider parking at a nearby train station commuter car park and continuing your trip by train to Olympic Park. You'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device when travelling on public transport
- Allow plenty of extra travel time on roads and plan your trip before leaving home. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.
If you're getting dropped off or catching rideshare, taxi ranks are located on Herb Elliot Avenue. Allow plenty of extra travel time on the roads.
Opal
You can use an Opal card for all modes of public transport in Sydney and surrounding regions, including metro, trains, buses, ferries and light rail.
Remember to top up your Opal card before you travel to avoid waiting in line at top-up machines. You can top up your card online or at an Opal retailer.
More ways to pay
If you have a contactless-enabled American Express, Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or a linked device, you can use it to pay for your travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal card readers. Available on all public transport, contactless payments are another way to pay on the Opal network. Adult Opal fare pricing applies and you will receive Opal benefits, including daily and weekly fare caps.
Sydney Metro services are high-frequency, driverless trains running between Tallawong Station and Chatswood Station.
The M1 Line operates turn up-and-go Metro services in both directions between Tallawong, Chatswood and Sydenham. Metro services start running from early morning, every 5 to 10 minutes, until late at night.
Change at Epping or Central for trains towards Lidcombe then Olympic Park.
Trackwork
Planned trackwork is taking place on the Metro line throughout the event. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.
- Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September: Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace Metro services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. Use trains between Chatswood, the City and Sydenham.
- Sunday 14 September: From 9.50pm, Metro services do not run between Central and Sydenham. Services run between Tallawong and Martin Place, and between Martin Place and Central only. Change at Martin Place for metro services towards Tallawong or Central, or for T4 trains to Sydenham. For travel to and from Waterloo use local buses or trains from Redfern.
For Metro service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.
The closest station to Qudos Bank Arena is Olympic Park.
Trains run regularly to Lidcombe where you can head to Platform Zero for a direct train to Olympic Park, running every 10 minutes until late.
Additional trains
To help you get to the shows, the following additional trains will run:
Thursday 4 September
- Leaving Blacktown at 5.35pm – stopping at Parramatta, Lidcombe then Olympic Park.
- Leaving Liverpool at 5.45pm – stopping at Cabramatta, Fairfield, Granville, Lidcombe then Olympic Park.
Friday 5 September
- Leaving Liverpool at 5.45pm – stopping at Cabramatta, Fairfield, Granville, Lidcombe then Olympic Park.
- Leaving Schofields at 6.26pm – stopping at Blacktown, Parramatta, Lidcombe then Olympic Park.
Saturday 6 September
Additional trains are running for NRL and AFL matches in the precinct that ticketholders can take advantage of:
- Leaving Central at 2pm and 2.20pm – stopping at Redfern, Strathfield then Olympic Park.
- Leaving North Sydney at 6:10pm – stopping all stations to Redfern, Strathfield and Olympic Park.
- Leaving Fairfield at 6:30pm – stopping at all stations to Granville and Olympic Park.
- Leaving Olympic Park at 6.15pm and 6.30pm – stopping at Strathfield, Redfern then Central.
Thursday 11 and Friday 12 September
- Leaving Blacktown at 5.39pm – stopping at Parramatta, Lidcombe then Olympic Park.
- Leaving Liverpool at 5.45pm – stopping at Cabramatta then all stations to Granville, Lidcombe then Olympic Park.
Trackwork impacts
- Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September: Buses replace T1 Western Line trains between Emu Plains and Parramatta. You may need to catch a replacement bus to complete your journey. Trains also run to a changed timetable between Richmond and Blacktown, and between Parramatta and the City.
- Thursday 11 September: From 9.40pm to 1.30am, Inner West trains do not run. T1 or T9 trains make extra stops between Parramatta and Central, to a changed timetable. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Olympic Park via Granville. Change at Lidcombe for trains towards Central. You will need to change trains if travelling to Museum, St James or Circular Quay.
Trackwork
Trackwork is taking place throughout the event on the following lines and may affect how you travel. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.
Week 1 – Thursday 4 and Friday 5 September
- T1 Western Line: On Friday from 9.30pm to 2am, buses replace trains between Emu Plains and St Marys. Trains run between St Marys and the City, some to a changed timetable.
- T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: On Thursday from 9.50pm to 1.30am, buses replace trains between Central and Bondi Junction. Trackwork buses do not leave from Martin Place Station, use metro services. Trains run to a changed timetable between Waterfall or Cronulla and the City Circle, with some making extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Change at Sydenham or Central for metro services to Martin Place; change at Central for buses to Kings Cross and Edgecliff; or change at Town Hall for express buses to Bondi Junction. On Thursday from 10.10pm to 1.30am, trains do not stop at Wolli Creek but make an extra stop at Arncliffe.
- Buses run between Sydenham, Wolli Creek and Arncliffe.Change at Arncliffe or Sydenham for a bus to Wolli Creek or change at Central for a T8 Airport train if you have luggage or accessibility needs.
- T8 Airport & South Line: On Thursday from 9.50pm to 1.30am, T8 trains do not run between Sydenham and the City. T4 trains run between Sydenham and Bondi Junction, and make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Trains via the Airport run to the normal timetable.
- Blue Mountains Line: On Friday, buses replace trains between Lithgow and Mount Victoria. Trains run between Mount Victoria and Central, some to a changed timetable. Bathurst trains run to a changed timetable between Bathurst and Lithgow or Central. On Friday from 8.50pm, buses replace trains from Lithgow to Blacktown and from 10.40pm, buses replace trains from Blacktown to Lithgow. T1 Western Line trains run between the City and St Marys, to a changed timetable. Change at Blacktown for buses to Blue Mountains Line stations.
- South Coast Line: On Thursday from 9.50pm to 1.30am, buses replace trains between Central and Bondi Junction. Trackwork buses do not leave from Martin Place Station. Trains run to a changed timetable between South Coast Line stations and Central, platforms 1-14. Change at Central for buses to Kings Cross, Edgecliff and Bondi Junction or metro services to Martin Place. On Thursday from 10.10pm to 1.30am, trains do not stop at Wolli Creek but make extra stops at Arncliffe and Sydenham. Buses run between Sydenham, Wolli Creek and Arncliffe. Change at Arncliffe or Sydenham for a bus to Wolli Creek, or change at Central for a T8 Airport train if you have luggage or accessibility needs.
Weekend 1 – Saturday 6 September to Sunday 7 September
- M1 Metro Line: Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. Use trains between Chatswood, the City and Sydenham. For travel to and from Waterloo use local buses or trains from Redfern.
- T1 North Shore Line: Metro trackwork may affect how you travel.
- T1 Western Line: Buses replace trains between Emu Plains and Parramatta. Trains run to a changed timetable between Richmond and Blacktown, and between Parramatta and the City. On Saturday from 6.30am to 10.30am, trains make extra stops at Burwood and Ashfield.
- T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: On Saturday from 6.30am to 10.30am, Inner West trains run between Ashfield and the City only. Leppington trains make extra stops at Homebush and Croydon. Some T1 trains make extra stops at Burwood and Ashfield. You may need to change trains to continue your journey.
- T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: On Saturday from 6.30am to 10.30am, trains run to a changed timetable between Liverpool and Lidcombe, and between Ashfield and the City only. You may need to change trains to continue your journey. T1 and T2 trains run between Lidcombe and the City.
- T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Daily from 6.30am to 12.15pm, some trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. Some trains start or end at Hurstville or Sutherland. You may need to change trains to continue your journey. Trains may leave from different platforms, please check indicator screens before boarding. On Sunday from 1pm to 4pm, trains do not stop at Wolli Creek but make an extra stop at Arncliffe. Buses run between Sydenham, Wolli Creek and Arncliffe. Change at Arncliffe or Sydenham for a bus to Wolli Creek or change at Central for a T8 Airport train if you have luggage or accessibility needs.
- T5 Cumberland Line: Buses replace trains between Blacktown and Parramatta. Trains run to a changed timetable between Richmond and Blacktown, and between Parramatta or Leppington and the City via Granville. You may need to change services to continue your journey.
- T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: On Saturday from 6.30am to 10.30am, trains run between Bankstown and Lidcombe to a changed frequency, every 30 minutes.
- T8 Airport & South Line: Sunday from 1pm to 4pm, trackwork at Wolli Creek may affect how you travel to T4 or South Coast Line stations. T4 trains will not stop at Wolli Creek. Buses run between Sydenham, Wolli Creek and Arncliffe. Change at Central if you have luggage or accessibility needs
- T9 Northern Line: Metro trackwork may affect how you travel.
- Blue Mountains Line: Buses replace trains between Bathurst and Parramatta. T1 Western Line trains run between Parramatta and the City, to a changed timetable. If you are travelling to Lithgow to connect with NSW TrainLink Regional Coaches, please call 132 232 to confirm departure times.
- Central Coast & Newcastle Line: On Saturday from 7am to 10.30am, trains towards Hornsby will not stop at Cowan. Buses run from Hawkesbury River to Cowan, and from Cowan to Berowra, in that direction only. Change at Hawkesbury River for a bus to Cowan. From Cowan, catch a bus to Berowra then change for a train to continue your journey. Trains towards Gosford continue to stop at Cowan. On Sunday from 6.40am to 11am, at Cowan, all trains leave from platform 1. Metro trackwork may affect how you travel
- South Coast Line: Daily from 6.30am to 12.15pm, some trains make extra stops between Sutherland and Hurstville. On Sunday from 1pm to 4pm, trains do not stop at Wolli Creek but make extra stops at Arncliffe and Sydenham. Buses run between Sydenham, Wolli Creek and Arncliffe.Change at Arncliffe or Sydenham for a bus to Wolli Creek, or change at Central for a T8 Airport train if you have luggage or accessibility needs.
Week 2 – Thursday 11 September to Friday 12 September
- T1 Western Line: On Thursday from 9.40pm to 1.30am, Penrith trains run to a changed timetable and make extra stops at some stations between Parramatta and Ashfield.
- T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: On Thursday from 9.40pm to 1.30am, Inner West trains do not run. T1 or T9 trains make extra stops between Parramatta and Central, to a changed timetable. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Olympic Park via Granville. Change at Lidcombe for trains towards Central. You will need to change trains if travelling to Museum, St James or Circular Quay.
- T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: On Thursday night from 9.40pm to 1.30am, Inner West trains will not run. T1 or T9 trains make extra stops between Lidcombe and Central, to a changed timetable and frequency. Trains run between Liverpool and Lidcombe only. Change trains at Lidcombe to continue your journey. You will need to change trains if travelling to Museum, St James or Circular Quay.
- T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: On Thursday from 9.40pm to 1.30am, trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central.
- T9 Northern Line: On Thursday from 9.40pm to 1.30am, trains run to a changed timetable and stop at all stations between Ashfield and Macdonaldtown.
- Blue Mountains Line: Buses replace trains between Lithgow and Mount Victoria. Trains run between Mount Victoria and Central, some to a changed timetable. Bathurst trains run to a changed timetable between Bathurst and Lithgow or Central.
- Central Coast & Newcastle Line: On Thursday from 9.40pm to 1.30am, trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central.
- Hunter Line: Buses replace the following trains between Muswellbrook and Maitland: 8:14am Newcastle Interchange to Muswellbrook and the 10:09am Muswellbrook to Newcastle Interchange. Trains run to the normal timetable between Maitland and Newcastle Interchange.
- South Coast Line: On Thursday from 9.20am to 2.15pm, buses replace trains between Port Kembla and Wollongong. Buses towards Wollongong may leave stations up to 15 minutes earlier than the normal train timetable.
- Southern Highlands Line: On Friday from 8pm to 2am, buses replace trains from Moss Vale to Campbelltown. From 9.50pm to 2am, buses replace trains from Campbelltown to Moss Vale.
Weekend 2 – Saturday 13 September to Sunday 14 September
- M1 Metro Line: On Sunday from 9.50pm, metro services do not run between Central and Sydenham. Services run between Tallawong and Martin Place, and between Martin Place and Central only. Change at Martin Place for metro services towards Tallawong or Central, or T4 trains to Sydenham. For travel to and from Waterloo use local buses or trains from Redfern.
- T1 North Shore Line: On Sunday from 4am to 7.40am, trains run between Berowra and Wynyard only, some to a changed timetable. Use metro services between Chatswood, Crows Nest or Victoria Cross and the City, or change at Wynyard for a City Circle train or the light rail. Buses replace trains between Central and Strathfield.
- T1 Western Line: Richmond trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Richmond and Olympic Park. Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey towards the City. On Sunday from 4am to 7.30am, buses replace trains between Strathfield and Central. Trains run between Penrith and Ashfield only, to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. Change at Strathfield for express and all-stations buses towards Central or remain on the train if you are travelling to Burwood, Croydon or Ashfield.
- T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Buses replace trains between Leppington and Liverpool. Inner West trains will not run. Trains run to a changed timetable between Liverpool and the City via Granville. On Sunday from 4am to 7.30am, buses replace Inner West trains between Ashfield and Central. Trains run to a changed timetable between Liverpool and Olympic Park via Granville and between Liverpool and Lidcombe via Regents Park. Change at Lidcombe for trains towards the City. T1 trains run between Penrith and Ashfield only. Change at Strathfield for express and all-stations buses towards Central or remain on the train if you are travelling to Burwood, Croydon or Ashfield.
- T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: On Saturday from 6.30am to 10.30am, trains run to a changed timetable between Liverpool and Lidcombe. Change trains at Lidcombe for trains towards the City. On Sunday from 4am to 7.30am, buses replace Inner West trains between Ashfield and Central. Trains run to a changed timetable between Liverpool and Lidcombe. Change at Lidcombe for trains towards the City. T1 trains run between Penrith and Ashfield only. Change at Strathfield for express and all-stations buses towards Central or remain on the train if you are travelling to Burwood, Croydon or Ashfield.
- T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: All Cronulla and some Waterfall trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. On Saturday from 4am to 11.30am, buses replace trains between Waterfall and Sutherland. Trains run to a changed timetable between Cronulla, Sutherland and Bondi Junction.
- T5 Cumberland Line: Buses replace trains between Leppington and Liverpool. Trains run between Liverpool and Schofields, some to a changed timetable.
- T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Saturday from 6.30am to 10.30am, trains run to a changed timetable and reduced frequency, every 30 minutes.
- T8 Airport & South Line: Buses replace trains between Macarthur and East Hills. Trains run to a changed timetable between East Hills and the City via the Airport. T8 trains do not run between Sydenham and the City. T4 trains run between Sydenham and Bondi Junction, and make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville.
- T9 Northern Line: On Sunday from 4am to 7.30am, buses replace trains between Strathfield and Central. Change at Epping for metro services to the City or change at Strathfield for express and all-stations buses towards Central. Trains run between Hornsby and Strathfield, some to a changed timetable.
- Blue Mountains Line: Most trains run between Blue Mountains Line stations and Blacktown only. Change trains at Blacktown to continue your journey. Trains from Blacktown to Blue Mountains Line stations run up to 30 minutes later than the normal timetable. Bathurst trains run to the normal timetable between Bathurst and Strathfield. Some late night or early morning trains start from Strathfield or run around the City Circle. On Sunday from 4am to 7.30am, buses replace trains between Strathfield and Central. T1 trains run between Penrith and Ashfield only, to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. Change at Strathfield for express and all-stations buses towards Central or remain on the train if you are travelling to Burwood, Croydon or Ashfield.
- Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Trains run between Central Coast & Newcastle Line stations and Strathfield only. Change at Epping for metro services to the City or change trains at Strathfield to continue your journey. On Sunday from 1.20am to 7.30am, buses replace trains between Strathfield and Central. Change at Epping for metro services to the City or change at Strathfield for express and all-stations buses towards Central.
- South Coast Line: On Saturday from 3am to 11am, buses replace trains between Dapto, Port Kembla and Sutherland. Trains run to a changed timetable between Bomaderry, Kiama and Dapto, and T4 Illawarra trains run between Sutherland and Bondi Junction. On Sunday from 2.30am to 9.50am, buses replace trains between Bomaderry and Wollongong. Trains run between Port Kembla, Wollongong and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable. The 2:39am Kiama to Bondi Junction service will run up to 14 minutes earlier than the normal timetable from Kiama to Coniston, then run to the normal timetable from Wollongong to Bondi Junction.
- Southern Highlands Line: On Saturday and Sunday, buses replace trains between Goulburn, Moss Vale and East Hills. You may need to change buses to continue your journey. T8 trains run to a changed timetable between East Hills and the City.
Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. For train service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.
The following Sydney buses services run to Olympic Park:
- Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Strathfield via Sydney Olympic Park.
- Route 526 runs from the Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf to Olympic Park.
- Route 533 runs from Sydney Olympic Park to Chatswood via Rhodes & North Ryde.
Buses may be affected by local road closures in the precinct, allow extra travel time and check signs at stops.
For bus service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.
The closest wharf to Qudos Bank Arena is Sydney Olympic Park Wharf. There is a connecting 526 bus to the venue or alternatively it is approximately a 40-minute walk (3.6km) from the wharf.
F3 Parramatta River services run regularly to Olympic Park but services are popular and may reach capacity. Plan your trip and allow plenty of extra travel time or consider the alternative public transport options available. Plan your trip and allow plenty of extra travel time or consider the alternative public transport options available.
Please note, F3 Parramatta River ferries between Parramatta and Rydalmere may be affected by low tide and replaced by buses, check for updates here.
For ferry service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.
L1 Dulwich Hill Line
L1 Dulwich Hill light rail services run between Central Grand Concourse and Dulwich Hill via Darling Harbour from 6am to 11pm daily, and until midnight on Fridays, plan your trip using Trip Planner.
Change at Central for trains to Lidcombe to connect with shuttle trains to Olympic Park.<
Trackwork – Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September
Due to planned weekend trackwork, buses replace all L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services between Central Station (Grand Concourse) and Dulwich Hill on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September. Plan your trip using Trip Planner.
L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Lines
L2 Randwick light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick via Central Station (Chalmers Street) and L3 Kingsford line services run between Circular Quay and Juniors Kingsford via Central Station (Chalmers Street). Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily, plan your trip using Trip Planner.
Change at Central for trains to Lidcombe to connect with shuttle trains to Olympic Park.
L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line
L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line light rail services run between Carlingford and Westmead via Parramatta CBD. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using Trip Planner.
Alight at Parramatta Square and connect with a train service towards Olympic Park from Parramatta Station.
Passengers are reminded that trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so please stop, listen and look around for trams and use designated pedestrian crossings. Read the news story for more information
For maps and service frequencies see light rail service information. For light rail service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.
Significant traffic delays are expected on roads approaching the precinct for Thursday and Friday performances as attendees travel in the busy evening peak, and across both weekends while multiple other events take place at nearby venues. Ticketholders should consider public transport options available to avoid lengthy delays and the high demand for parking.
If you have to drive, travel with your group and allow extra travel time on the M4, Parramatta Road, Homebush Bay Drive and Concord Road.
Pre-book your parking ahead of time to secure a space – available until 11:59pm the night before the show unless sold out prior.
To get to your carpark and avoid the heavy traffic congestion expected at the Homebush Bay Drive roundabout, use Silverwater Road, Holker Street and Hill Road. If you have pre-booked a space, follow the directions of staff and have your parking ticket ready to show at the car park entry.
Traffic will be very heavy after each show as attendees leave at the same time, while others also arriving into the precinct for other nearby events. Expect to allow up to an hour of additional travel time exiting car parks.
Alternatively, consider parking at a nearby train station commuter car park and continuing the trip to Olympic Park by train as frequent additional services will run. You'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device when travelling on public transport.
Sydney Olympic Park Authority may close some local roads to accommodate increased public transport services and ensure pedestrian safety during events. For road closure details, visit Sydney Olympic Park Authority and check out the interactive map.
Road Closures – Saturday 6 September
From 1am to 11pm
- Olympic Boulevard from the Northern turning circle to Dawn Fraser Avenue
- Grand Parade from Olympic Boulevard to Australia Avenues
- Showground Road from Grand Parade to Dawn Fraser Avenue
- Murray Rose Avenue from Gate 15 to Showground Road
Road Closures – Sunday 14 September
From 1.30am to 12pm
- Dawn Fraser Avenue from Showground Road to Edwin Flack Avenue
- Olympic Boulevard from Herb Elliot Avenue to Edwin Flack Avenue
From 4am to 10.30am
- Holker Busway from Hill Road to Kevin Coombs Avenue
- Edwin Flack Avenue from Pondage Link to Olympic Boulevard
- Kevin Coombs Avenue from Olympic Boulevard to Australia Avenue
- Marjorie Jackson Parkway from Bennelong Parkway to Australia Avenue
- Australia Avenue from Grand Parade to Kevin Coombs Avenue
For the latest traffic information visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.
Sydney Olympic Park car parks
- Parking is in high demand, it is essential that you pre-book your parking online to guarantee a car space
- Carpool with your group and allow extra travel time. Significant delays are expected on roads approaching the precinct for Thursday and Friday performances as attendees travel in the busy evening peak, and across both weekends while multiple other events take place at nearby venues
- If you have pre-booked parking, follow the directions of staff and have your parking ticket ready to show at the car park entry. If you haven't pre-booked you'll need to catch transport as there will be no onsite parking available.
- Traffic will be heavier than usual on roads approaching the precinct, especially during the evening peak times, so allow plenty of extra travel time. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.
- You can also consider parking at a nearby train station commuter car park and continuing your trip by train to Olympic Park. You'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device when travelling on public transport
- Allow plenty of extra travel time on roads and plan your trip before leaving home. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.
Train Station commuter parking
A number of key train stations have large commuter car parks, so consider parking at a station near you then catching a train to Olympic Park.
- T1 Western Line: Seven Hills, Blacktown, Rooty Hill, St Marys, Emu Plains and Penrith.
- T1 North Shore & T9 Northern Line: Gordon, Thornleigh and Concord West.
- T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Sutherland and Kogarah.
- T8 Airport & South Line: Padstow, Revesby, Fairfield, Warwick Farm, Glenfield, Holsworthy, Macarthur, Campbelltown and Leumeah.
Transport Park&Ride Car Parks
Park for free when you catch public transport. Transport Park&Ride provides up to 18 hours of free parking each day. All you have to do is complete a public transport trip. Located close to public transport hubs, Park&Ride car parks help you connect more easily to train, bus and ferry services.
Real-time parking availability allows you to see how many vacant car park spaces are available at Transport Park&Ride car parks.
For Park&Ride locations and more information on how it works, go to Transport Park&Ride.
Accessible trips are shown in the Trip Planner with the wheelchair icon. You can select "accessible services only" in the Options to ensure you only see accessible services. Only trip plans with accessible train platforms, ferry wharves and buses will be presented. See accessible travel or download a transport app (select the "Accessibility" filter).