Know before you go
The practical bit
- Capacity
- 2,387 seats in the standard set-up, 2,464 with seats on the orchestra lift: stalls 969 (1,046), circle 559, balcony 787 and a 72-seat side choir balcony (technical specifications). The venue rounds it to 2,500.
- Getting there
- 100 St Kilda Road, across the Yarra from Flinders Street Station; Town Hall Station links to Flinders Street underground. Trams 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72 stop out front at stop 14, Arts Precinct.
- Parking
- Arts Centre Melbourne car park, 4 Sturt Street, Southbank: open 24 hours, flat rates only, no pre-booking or reserved spaces, 1.9 m height limit. Marked accessible bays. Rates on (03) 9281 8012.
- Tickets
- Box office open Monday to Saturday 11am to 4pm, and 90 minutes before a performance. Phone 1300 182 183 (Mon to Fri 9am to 4:30pm). Booking online lets you pick seats from the map with a view-from-seat preview.
- House rules
- Photography during performances is generally not permitted: check with staff for your show. Photos in the foyer and outside are welcome for personal use.
- Tours
- Arts Centre Melbourne runs guided tours; times and prices are on its Tours page.
- Official
- Official site and tickets → (artscentremelbourne.com.au)
Checked on 20 October 2026 against the venue's own site. Times, prices and routes change: confirm before you travel.
In the room
The experience
Hamer Hall feels buried. Its walls are painted in the colours and patterns of Australia's gemstone deposits, so walking in is like entering a cave carved out of a hillside, deep below the street. It opened in 1982 as the Melbourne Concert Hall, took Sir Rupert Hamer's name in 2004, and closed for two years before reopening in July 2012 with a rebuilt auditorium, better acoustics and a new entrance on the river. Up to 2,464 seats across stalls, circle, balcony and a side choir balcony, and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at home. Next door, the Arts Centre's spire rises 162 metres above the street.
Insider tip
Walk in knowing
Book online and use 'Select your own Seat': click the camera icon on the seat map for a preview of the view from different parts of the hall before you pay.
Why it fits
Why it is in the atlas
Melbourne's main classical room, rebuilt inside in 2012 for better acoustics, with walls painted like a cave of Australian gemstones.
Plan the trip
When to go, hours, getting there
Best time to go
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra concerts through its season; the Australian Chamber Orchestra also plays here when in Melbourne. Arrive early for a flat-rate space in the Arts Centre car park, which takes no bookings.
Hours
Box office Monday to Saturday 11am to 4pm (or until 15 minutes after the final performance starts), and 90 minutes before each performance. Building open Sunday to Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm. Box office phone 1300 182 183, Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm.
Getting there
100 St Kilda Road, across the Yarra from Flinders Street Station (Town Hall Station connects to it underground). Trams 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72 stop in front at stop 14, Arts Precinct. Arts Centre Melbourne car park is at 4 Sturt Street, Southbank: open 24 hours, flat rates, 1.9 m height limit.
Straight from the source
Official site and tickets
Dates and tickets come from the venue itself. Opens artscentremelbourne.com.au in a new tab.
FAQ
Questions people ask
How many seats does Hamer Hall have?
2,387 in the standard configuration and 2,464 with seats on the orchestra lift, according to Arts Centre Melbourne's technical specifications: stalls 969 (or 1,046), circle 559, balcony 787 and a 72-seat side choir balcony.
Where do I park for Hamer Hall?
Arts Centre Melbourne's car park at 4 Sturt Street, Southbank, is open 24 hours with flat rates only. It takes no bookings or reservations, and has a 1.9 m height limit, so arrive early. Accessible bays are marked.
Which tram stop is Hamer Hall?
Stop 14, Arts Precinct, on St Kilda Road. Trams 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72 stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne. On foot, it is across the Yarra from Flinders Street Station.
What are the Hamer Hall box office hours?
Monday to Saturday 11am to 4pm, and 90 minutes before a performance. Phone enquiries on 1300 182 183 run Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm, or email [email protected].
Can I take photos in Hamer Hall?
Not during performances, generally: check with venue staff for your show. Photos in the foyer and outside are welcome, for personal use only.
Why is Hamer Hall (Arts Centre Melbourne) in the Sonic Paths atlas?
Melbourne's main classical room, rebuilt inside in 2012 for better acoustics, with walls painted in the colours of Australia's gemstone deposits so it feels carved out of a hillside.
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