Parking

In accordance with COVIDSafe guidelines, Arts Centre Melbourne will be closed until Friday 13 August. Our car park is still operating with a $17 flat rate.

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.

To welcome you back to Arts Centre Melbourne we're offering these special discounted rates for a limited time only.

Casual parking

Monday to Friday

Early Bird
Enter before 10am and exit by 6:30pm*

$17

Day
Enter after 10am and exit before 7pm*

$24 (was $35)

Evening
Enter after 4pm and exit before 4am the next day*

$21 (was $26)

Saturday

Day
Enter after 4am and exit before 8pm*

$20 (was $21)

Evening
Enter after 4pm and exit before 4am the next day*

$21 (was $26)

Sunday and Public Holidays

Day and Evening
Enter after 4am and exit before 4am the next day*

$20 (was $21)

*Overstay rates of $6 per hour or part thereof apply, to a daily maximum of $55
Lost ticket fee $55
All prices include GST
First 15 minutes free

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

Vehicles approaching Sturt Street from St Kilda Rd/Linlithgow Avenue can no longer turn right from Southbank Boulevard into Sturt Street. Access to the Arts Centre Melbourne car park from Southbank Boulevard is now via a right hand turn into Kavanagh Street.

All cars exit the Arts Centre Melbourne car park onto Southbank Boulevard and must turn left.

Accessible parking

We have a number of clearly marked accessible parking bays available. Please display your valid Parking Permit for people with disability. Should you need assistance gaining access to St Kilda Rd car park when the Theatres Building is closed, 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.

Can I pay for parking with cash?

The Arts Centre Melbourne car park operates cashless. We accept all major credit and debit cards on site and also offer contactless payment and access via the Ubipark app for your mobile phone. You can download the Ubipark app for convenient and contactless access.

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 ont the corner of Sturt and Kavanagh Streets, Southbank. Our GPS address is 4 Sturt Street Southbank.

When the Theatres building is closed, pedestrian access is via the stairwell located between the Arts Centre forecourt and the National Gallery of Victoria moat. Car park access for people who cannot use stairs is via Southbank Boulevard or by calling Arts Centre Melbourne security on 9281 8316.

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.

How do I access the car park after hours

When the Theatres building is closed, pedestrian access is via the stairwell located between the Arts Centre forecourt and the National Gallery of Victoria moat. Car park access for people who cannot use stairs is via Southbank Boulevard or by calling Arts Centre Melbourne security on 9281 8316.

Is there lift access from the car park to St Kilda Road

The NGV lift is accessible from the upper floor of our car park. It provides access to St Kilda Road street level from within NGV’s stairwell at the water wall entrance. This lift is owned and operated by the NGV and operates only during NGV business hours (10am to 5pm daily). However, lift access between the upper and lower level of the car par is available via the lift 24 hours a day. Access to St Kilda Road outside the NGV lift operating hours is via Southbank Boulevard. For people with mobility issues (e.g. who cannot use stairs) Please contact Arts Centre Melbourne security on 9281 8316.