Parking

The Arts Centre Melbourne car park, owned and operated by us, is located just minutes from our theatres, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and central Melbourne, with 24-hour car parking available at competitive rates.

In the interests of our visitors safety, Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park is now a cash free facility. Please ensure you have a valid credit or debit card to pay for your parking.

Special all day rate $17

Enter and exit within a 24 hour period.
Lost ticket fee $17.
All prices include GST.

Please note: Our car park has a height restriction of 1.9m.

Permanent parking

Convenient and secure, permanent parking in the Arts Centre Melbourne car park gives you multiple 24/7 access for a contracted period at a great rate.

Currently offering discounted flexible permanent parking rates with new contactless access available.

Please see the FAQs at the bottom of the page for more information.

Contactless parking

We are now offering contactless payment and access to the car park. Download the Ubipark app for convenient and contactless access to our car park via your mobile phone.

Parking is available on the lower levels only, entry from Sturt Street. All cars exit the Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park onto Southbank Boulevard and must turn left. Exit onto Sturt street is currently closed until further notice. Thank you.

Accessible parking

We have a number of clearly marked accessible parking bays (turn left after the entry gates) on the lower level of the Arts Centre Melbourne car park. Please display your valid Parking Permit for people with disability. Should you need assistance gaining access to St Kilda Rd, please call our Security team on 9281 8316.

Electric car charging

Need somewhere to charge your electric vehicle for free while enjoying a performance with us?

The Arts Centre Melbourne car park is proud to offer two Delta Energy Systems Australia AC EV Chargers on the upper level, with no additional cost to utilise this efficient electric-vehicle charging equipment. The Delta AC Charger continues to lead in the EV charger market as the design is smart, light and small, with a four-hour charge to 80%.
More information about the Delta AC Charger

Please note: We currently do not have the capacity to charge some vehicles, including Tesla models. Standard car parking fees apply.

Conditions of entry

Important Conditions of Entry you should read before you use our car park.

Contact details

For further information on car parking, please phone (03) 9281 8012 or email carpark@artscentremelbourne.com.au

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay for parking by the hour?

The Arts Centre Melbourne car park operates on flat rates only - we do not have hourly rates. See information on our car parking page for details around rates at different times.

When is your car park open?

Arts Centre Melbourne's car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This means you can get access to your parked vehicle at any time of the day or night.

For information on our rates and parking options, please refer to our car parking page.

Pedestrian access is via the stairs adjacent to the National Gallery of Victoria moat.

Where do I enter the car park?

Arts Centre Melbourne car park entry is located on the corner of Sturt and Kavanagh Streets, Southbank. Our GPS address is 4 Sturt Street Southbank.

Will my car fit through the car park entrance?

Our car park has a strict height restriction of 1.9m, so please only use our car park if your vehicle complies with this.

What is Permanent Parking?

If you regularly use the car park, a Permanent Parking contract could save you money and guarantee a parking space. You will get your own parking card to gain access to the car park whenever you want.

To inquire about permanent parking, please email carpark@artscentremelbourne.com.au.

I have an electric car - any chance getting it charged?

You’re in luck, yes! Arts Centre Melbourne wants a clean, green world too, so we have installed charging stations. See information on our car parking page for more information.