Melbourne International Arts Festival

FEES AND CHARGES

Tickets to Festival events may be sold by a variety of ticketing agents, each with different booking fees and ticket processing charges.

For the convenience of Festival patrons, prices for events listed in this brochure are inclusive of these charges for over the counter bookings, with the exception of tickets purchased over the counter at the CUB Malthouse which will incur a $1.50 per ticket booking Fee. 

Where tickets are booked by telephone, mail, fax or internet, an additional cost will be incurred and will vary from a per-transaction charge to a per–ticket charge depending on which agent is selling the ticket.

REFUNDS AND CHARGES

Melbourne International Arts Festival regrets that it is not possible to refund completed bookings. Exchanges are only permitted to another performance of the same event. Any exchanges must be made at the original point of sale.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Program guide details are correct at the time of printing but are subject to change where necessary and without notice. Please check the website for updates.

CONCESSIONS

Unless otheriwse indicated on an individual event, concession prices apply to persons who are aged 14 years and under, 3RRR subscribers, students (including International Student cardholders, Youth Hostel Association members (YHA), all international backpacker cardholders, Media Entertainment and Alliance members (MEAA), full pensioners, Seniors Card holders, Victorian Carer Card holders, welfare benefit recipients and the unemployed.

Proof of concession eligibility is required at point of sale and upon entering venues.

Companion Card holders will receive a second ticket at no extra cost, when purchasing a ticket for Festival-controlled events through Ticketmaster or venue box offices (not available through internet booking).

PERFORMANCE RESTRICTIONS

In consideration of performers and other patrons at indoor Festival performances please note:
The Festival reserves the right to exclude latecomers at certain events or to admit only at a suitable point in the performance.
The use of mobile telephones, audible paging devices and alarm or chiming watches is not permitted.
The use of cameras and other recording equipment constitutes a breach of copyright and is strictly prohibited.

BECK'S FESTIVAL BAR AT THE FORUM

Under Age Policy
Entry to the venue is restricted to persons over the age of 18 or persons under the age of 18 who are accompanied by his or her parent or legal guardian (one guardian per person).

Pass Outs
Pass out cards are available from door staff. Both ticket stub and pass out card are required for re-admission to the venue.

CARNIVAL OF MYSTERIES

Under Age Policy
Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

SIDNEY MYER MUSIC BOWL

Conditions of Entry
Licensing laws do not allow any alcohol to be brought into the venue and proof of age photo ID will be required to purchase alcoholic beverages.

PERMITTED ITEMS: Reasonable amounts of food can be brought into the venue for personal consumption. Sealed or empty plastic water bottles up to 650mls are allowed and free tap water is available. 
PROHIBITED ITEMS: Open soft drink containers, breakable drinking glasses, elevated seating, hard-sided hampers, coolers and eskies, weapons and dangerous items, domestic animals, and any other items which could impede safety or people's enjoyment.

Food and drinks are on sale in the venue. Please note that there are no cash facilities on site.
Backrests and umbrellas are highly discouraged and may be subject to restriction.
Venue staff have the right to conduct security inspections and refuse and revoke entry.

Click here to download a copy of these Conditions of Entry.
For any additional conditions of entry for a specific event, please visit the Arts Centre website.