The Showring is a versatile open-air performance venue at The Entertainment Quarter in Sydney. Opened in 1924, this historic space has witnessed the city’s emerging and evolving entertainment scene, playing host to everything from concerts and theatrical productions to festivals and sporting events and rubbing shoulders with prominent entertainment spots like the Sydney Cricket Ground and Fox Studios Australia. More recently, it has cleared its grounds to lounge Under the Big Top, the traveling tent that harbors the daring stunts of the Cirque du Soleil performers.
Venue Details
Address: Entertainment Quarter, 122 Lang Rd, Moore Park NSW 2021, Australia.
Opened: 1924
Seating capacity: 10,000
Modular space: The open space generally allows for unreserved seating with free movement, but for shows like Cirque du Soleil’s Luzia, sectionwise seating is set up.
Sections: Sectioned seating is circular around the stage and split between Front and Rear subsections, further divided into blocks numbered 200 to 206.
Bleacher-style seating: The Showring is raked across all sections to ensure you don’t miss a single moment of the electrifying show.
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Practical Information
Accessibility
Steps and stairs: Given the tent setup and raked seating, it’s important to note that there are plenty of stairs at these events. That said, the space makes accommodations for patrons with mobility needs including handrails, ramps and platforms for wheelchair users, accessible seating options, companion seats, and accessible toilets.
Accessible seating: Wheelchair-accessible seating is placed closer to entrances for easier access.
Audiovisual assistance: The venue provides hearing assistance via hearing loop systems and makes accommodations for guide and service dogs.
Accessible Washrooms: Accessible toilets are near the main seating sections for easy access. They are equipped with handrails.
Parking: The Wilson Parking at the Entertainment Quarter offers paid parking spots for visitors. There are additional paid lots all around the venue, the nearest one being The Gordon Car Park - InterPark.
Open plan: The Showring’s open plan makes it a wonderfully communal space with plenty of sights to see and ways to enjoy the show. Seated events may not have the same freedom of movement, but the space’s other facilities are adapted to suit each show.
Restrooms: There are restrooms across the venue to make access easier and prevent long lines. That said, a 10,000-strong event can still lead to huge crowds, so plan your trips to the restrooms strategically.
Food and drink: The venue has a bar that serves drinks during most events. It additionally has stalls and other pop-ups depending on the shows being staged.
Shopping: In addition to food, the stalls and pop-ups may sell other items, including merchandise. If you happen to spot something that takes your fancy, be sure to grab it before it runs out!
Handy Tips
- Reaching early: The Showring’s seated events offer you a guaranteed spot, but we still recommend arriving early for all shows at this venue so you can enter quickly, explore the space, and grab a drink.
- Dress code: This venue doesn’t have a strict dress code. Open events are generally more casual, but seated events offer opportunities to dress for the occasion.
- Food and beverage: The venue offers a range of drinks, food, and quick bites across its events, but there are plenty of restaurants and bars nearby if you’re looking for something a little different.
Getting There
Bus: Route 355 goes around the Entertainment Quarter with the stop at the entrance on Lang Road. Routes 339, 373, 374, and 392N also stop within walking distance of the venue.
Light rail: The Moore Park station on Anzac Parade services lines Ls, L3, and LX and is within a 15-minute walk from The Showring.
Restaurants near The Showring at The Entertainment Quarter
1. El Camino Cantina Entertainment Quarter: A fun Tex-Mex eatery serving fan-favorites like tacos, burritos, corn chips, fajitas, and more..
2. Oporto - Entertainment Quarter: Portuguese-style flame grilled delights pair perfectly with the relaxed, open-air venue’s events.
3. Urban Winery Sydney: A wine bar with an elegant and sophisticated touch, this space is as notable for its selection as it is for its wine tasting.
4. Sumac & Onion: If you’d like to step outside the venue for something a little different, this delightful Turkish space serving traditional dishes is ideal.
Frequently asked questions about The Showring at The Entertainment Quarter
