Mellen Events | Kings Park & Botanic Garden | Concerts

CONCERTS AT KINGS PARK & BOTANIC GARDEN

Kings Park & Botanic Garden, perhaps Perth’s most iconic concert venue, is located in the city’s green heart. Rated by Trip Advisor as one of the top 10 parks in the world, the A-class nature reserve has become a favourite with WA concert goers who flock in their thousands to enjoy balmy summer evenings under the stars.

Whats On

Frequently Asked Questions

Prohibited

  • Glass: Including glass jars.

  • Alcohol and illicit drugs: Refused entry without refund.

  • Soft drinks and juice: Still sealed water is OK.

  • Large eskies and bags: Bags, backpacks and soft eskies up to A3 are OK.

  • Knives and wine spikes: Wooden and plastic cutlery only. No knives of any kind.

  • Freestanding tables: Cheese boards up to A3 and 20 cm high are OK.

  • Umbrellas, tents and shade structures: Bring a rain poncho.

  • Bean bags, air beds and reclining chairs: Not permitted on site.

  • Trolleys, wagons and carts: Not permitted on site.

  • Drones and professional cameras: Including SLR cameras, GoPros, tripods and selfie sticks. Phones are OK.

  • Weapons and dangerous goods: Including aerosols, flares, fireworks and lasers.

  • Sporting equipment: Not permitted on site.

  • Gang-related clothing: Including gang patches, colours, masks, headwear and helmets.

  • Promotional material: Third-party stickers, flyers, posters, wristbands or tickets.

  • Pets: Accredited assistance animals are welcome.

Permitted

  • Sealed still bottled water

  • Empty aluminium water bottle (metal bottles are not permitted on the Deck at some shows)

  • Empty soft reusable water bottle

  • Bags, backpacks and soft eskies (A3 maximum)

  • Small picnic blanket

  • Low-back chair

  • Camping chair (back of venue only)

  • Cheese board (A3 maximum, 20 cm high)

  • Wooden and plastic cutlery

  • Mobile phone

  • Rain poncho

Other information

  • No pass-outs. Alcohol must not be taken from the venue on departure.

  • There is no cloakroom.

If it looks like rain, please bring wet weather protection (ponchos & raincoats). Umbrellas are not permitted into the venue.

Companion cards are accepted for all Mellen Events shows at Kings Park however there may be some restrictions on VIP tickets.

Occasionally changes to the line-up and/or program times occur that are out of the Promoters control. The Promoter reserves the right to change the line-up and/or program times without prior notification.

Picnic rug and hamper, jacket, sun hat, sunscreen, sealed plastic bottled water (NO BYO Alcohol), comfy shoes and good vibes. For seating, see below. Empty aluminium or plastic water bottles are permitted to be brought into the venue for free filling at the water stations.

All reserved seating tickets include a dedicated seat.

-Diamond, Platinum and Gold seating are standard high back chairs, located on the Deck.

-Silver seating is low-to-the-ground beach style chairs, located on the grass.

-General Admission ticket holders will need to bring their own picnic rug or seat if desired.

Low-to-the-ground beach style chairs are recommended in the General Admission area. High back (deck/camping) chairs are permitted, however will be positioned at the rear of the venue.

A seating area is provided for those with wheelchair requirements.

​My General Admission tickets say "GENADM" but have row and seat number on them - what does this mean?

This is for ticket tracking purposes only. This information does not mean you have a reserved seat for the event - ONLY Diamond, Platinum, Gold & Silver tickets come with reserved seating.

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There are a range of public transport options connecting you to Kings Park & Botanic Garden. Please refer to the Transperth Journey Planner to plan your journey.

Shuttle buses run along May Drive from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with one service picking up patrons at the lighting towers and another service picking up from Jorang and Poolgarla carparks within Kings Park, both delivering to the main gate (Gate 1). Please note this is a ONE-WAY SERVICE ONLY to help inbound patrons enter the show — there are no return shuttle services. We kindly ask for a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House Perth.

A wide range of food options to suit all tastes and budgets will be available for purchase at the venue. Visit jdsfastfoods.com.au to view food vendors in attendance, menus and to pre-order grazing boxes. Patrons can also visit ticketmaster.com.au to pre-order grazing boxes. Alternatively, patrons may bring their own food/picnic. Please be aware of prohibited items listed under “Prohibited Items”.