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Coldplay – Music of the Spheres World Tour

Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park

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Gates open 17:00
Support acts from 18:00
Coldplay starts 20:30
Finish 23:00

Important Travel Advice

With over 300,000 fans expected over four concert nights, ticketholders are urged to leave the car at home and catch public transport to avoid getting caught in traffic delays. Concert nights are Wednesday 6, Thursday 7, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November. 

Hundreds of additional trains and buses will run to Olympic Park each night. With the cost of travel already included in your concert ticket, public transport is the easiest way to get to the precinct – simply show your Coldplay concert ticket to transport staff when boarding services.  

Join other Coldplayers by catching a train or major event bus to the concert! 

  • Express and limited-stop trains will run frequently from Central and Western Line stations to Olympic Park from mid-afternoon each day, with frequent return services after each show. From Olympic Park station, the stadium is a short 10-minute walk away.
  • Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will run on all nine routes frequently from mid afternoon each day, with frequent buses each night after the show. See the event bus route map (pdf 443KB).
    • On Wednesday and Thursday services run between 3.42pm and 7.03pm, depending on the route. 
    • On Saturday and Sunday services run between 3.35pm and 7.14pm, depending on the route.
  • Travel on transport is included in your concert ticket.
  • See our Coldplay transport map (pdf 1.0MB) to find your way. You can also plan your trip using the Trip Planner or the free Opal Travel App.

If you have no other option but to drive, you must have pre-booked parking: 

  • PARKING UPDATE: Pre-booked parking in the precinct is sold out for ALL remaining dates including Thursday 7, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November.
  • If you have pre-booked a space, follow the directions of staff and have your parking ticket ready to show at the car park entry. Carpool with your group and allow plenty of additional travel time on the M4 Motorway, Homebush Bay Drive, Concord Road, Silverwater Road, Ryde Road, Lane Cove Road and Epping Road. Use Silverwater Road, Holker Street and Hill Road to get to your car park and avoid the heavy traffic congestion expected at the Homebush Bay Drive roundabout. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com
  • If you have not pre-booked a space, do not drive – there will be no casual parking available in the precinct.
  • Consider parking at a nearby train station commuter car park and continuing your trip on one of the many extra trains running to Olympic Park, at no extra cost.
  • After the show, traffic will be very heavy as everyone leaves at the same time. Expect to allow up to an hour of additional travel time exiting car parks.

If you're getting dropped off or catching rideshare, taxi ranks are located on Herb Elliott Avenue. Allow plenty of extra travel time on the roads. 

To avoid delays entering the Stadium, you must download on your phone the Ticketek App to access your mobile tickets and save to your Apple or Google wallet. Please don’t wait until you get to the Stadium! 

Arrive early to enjoy the pre-event atmosphere in the precinct. Local cafes and restaurants will be open, and Fig Grove opposite the stadium will be a hub of food-trucks and entertainment. Some venues will operate extended trading hours if you want to avoid queues of crowds leaving the precinct after the show. 

Ticket entitlements

Valid pre-purchased tickets to Coldplay – Music Of The Spheres World Tour at Accor Stadium on Wednesday 6, Thursday 7, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November includes travel to and from Sydney Olympic Park on the following transport services, just show your event ticket to transport staff when boarding: 

  • Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity services (non-booked services bounded by Bomaderry, Goulburn, Bathurst, Scone and Dungog stations)
  • Sydney metropolitan and outer metropolitan buses
  • Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses
  • Sydney Metro services
  • Sydney and Newcastle Light Rail services
  • Sydney and Newcastle Ferries

Remember to keep your event ticket safe for your return journey or you'll need to use your Opal card or contactless payment method, as you must have a valid ticket when travelling on public transport. Your concert ticket is valid on the modes of public transport listed above until 4am the following day.

Note: an additional train station access fee applies for travel to or from Domestic and International Airport stations. The access fee is not covered by your event ticket travel entitlements.

Transport Park&Ride Car Parks

Park for free when you catch public transport. Transport Park&Ride provides up to 18 hours of free parking each day. All you have to do is complete a public transport trip. Located close to public transport hubs, Park&Ride car parks help you connect more easily to train, bus and ferry services.

Tickets to Coldplay – Music Of The Spheres World Tour at Accor Stadium on Wednesday 6, Thursday 7, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November include travel on transport and free Park&Ride parking. When leaving the car park use the intercom button at the exit gate to speak with the operator and show your event ticket.

If you use a Transport Connect account to access Park&Ride, the boom gate will automatically open as you leave the car park so you’ll need to request a refund in your account.

Real-time parking availability allows you to see how many vacant car park spaces are available at Transport Park&Ride car parks.

For Park&Ride locations and more information on how it works, go to Transport Park&Ride.

Sydney Metro services are high-frequency, driverless trains running between Sydney’s north-west and south-west via the city. 

The M1 Line operates turn up-and-go Metro services in both directions between Tallawong, Chatswood and Sydenham. Metro services start running from early morning, every 5 to 10 minutes, until late at night. 

Change at Central for express trains to Olympic Park running each concert day from mid-afternoon. 

Please note the following last service times from Central. Plan your trip home using the Trip Planner.

  • Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 November: last services from Central will leave at 12.30am to Tallawong and 12.42am to Sydenham.
  • Saturday 9 November: last services from Central will leave at 1.30am to Tallawong and at 1.40am to Sydenham. 
  • Sunday 10 November: last services from Central will leave at 11pm to Tallawong and at 11.10pm to Sydenham.  
    • Change for Major Event Buses to continue your trip home to North West stations, or change to Sydney Trains services to connect with trains to the north shore and city.

Connect with Major Event Buses

You can also connect with Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses routes 1A, 1B, 5A and 5B from the following North West Metro stations to get to the concert:

  • Route 1A: Chatswood and North Ryde stations
  • Route 1B: Macquarie Park Station
  • Route 5A: Hills Showground and Castle Hill stations
  • Route 5B: Tallawong, Rouse Hill, Kellyville, Bella Vista and Norwest stations

Commuter Car Parks

If you have to drive consider parking at one of the commuter car parks at Metro North West stations and connecting with Major Event Buses Route 5A or 5B to Olympic Park.

Large commuter car parks are located at the following stations:

  • Tallawong – 1000 spaces
  • Kellyville – 1360 spaces
  • Bella Vista – 800 spaces
  • Hills Showground – 600 spaces
  • Cherrybrook – 400 spaces

For Metro service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

The closest station to Accor Stadium is Olympic Park.  

Express trains to Olympic Park and regular services to Lidcombe will run frequently before and after the show to get you there and home again.  

Travel on trains is included in your concert ticket, simply show your ticket to staff when boarding services.

The following express and limited-stop trains will run to help you get to and from your concert.

See our Coldplay transport map (pdf 1.0MB) to find your way. You can also plan your trip using the Trip Planner or the free Opal Travel App.

Wednesday 6 & Thursday 7 November

Getting there

  • From Central: express services will leave Central at 3.06pm, 3.27pm, 3.43pm and 4.06pm, then every 7 to 8 minutes from 4.30pm until 10.30pm – stopping at Redfern, Strathfield then Olympic Park.
  • From Lidcombe: Olympic Park Sprint services run every 10 minutes until 10pm. After 10pm, direct services to Olympic Park will run on the T1 Western Line and make stops at Lidcombe. 
  • From Penrith: an additional service will leave Penrith at 6.07pm.
  • From Schofields: additional services will leave at 5.43pm, 5.58pm and 6.28pm. Some Schofields/Richmond services will make an additional stop and Lidcombe.
  • From Macarthur, Campbelltown and Liverpool: additional trains will run to Olympic Park – stopping at all stations to Granville, Auburn then Olympic Park.
    • Leaving Macarthur at 6.39pm.
    • Leaving Campbelltown at 6.07pm and 6.33pm.
    • Leaving Liverpool at 5.54pm
  • Blue Mountains Line: services travelling to the City will make an additional stop at Lidcombe between 5:30pm and 7pm.
  • Central Coast & Newcastle Line: additional trains will leave Gosford at 4.44pm and 6.24pm.
    • Leaving Gosford at 4.44pm – stopping at all stations to Berowra, Hornsby, Strathfield and Central.
    • Leaving Gosford at 6.24pm – stopping at all Woy Woy, Strathfield then Central.

Getting home

  • To Central: express services will leave Olympic Park every 5 minutes from 10.30pm until 1am – stopping at Strathfield, Redfern then Central.
  • To Western Line Stations: additional services will leave Olympic Park every 5 minutes from 10pm until 1am – stopping at Lidcombe, Granville, Parramatta, Westmead, Seven Hills then all stations to its destination.
    • Services to Schofields will leave 11.24pm, 11.53pm and 12.25am
    • Services to Richmond will leave 10:27pm then every 30 minutes.
    • Services to Blacktown will leave approximately every 8 minutes.
    • Services to Penrith will leave approximately every 15 minutes.
  • To Leppington: additional trains will leave Lidcombe at 11.33pm and 12.33am – stopping at Auburn, Granville then all stations to Leppington.
  • To Macarthur: an additional train will leave Lidcombe at 12.03am – stopping at Auburn, Granville then all stations to Macarthur.
  • Blue Mountains Line: services travelling from the City will make an additional stop at Lidcombe between 10pm and 1am.
  • Central Coast & Newcastle Line: additional trains will leave Central at 11.20pm and 12.20am – stopping at Strathfield, Epping, Hornsby, Berowra then all stations to Newcastle Interchange.
  • South Coast Line: an additional train will leave Central at 11.53pm – stopping at Redfern, Wolli Creek, Hurstville, Sutherland, Waterfall then all stations to Kiama.

Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 November

Getting there

  • From Central: express services will leave Central at 3.21pm, 3.31pm, 3.50pm and 4.12pm, then every 7 to 8 minutes from 4.30pm until 10.30pm – stopping at Redfern, Strathfield then Olympic Park.
  • From Lidcombe: Olympic Park Sprint services run every 10 minutes until 4.40pm.
  • From Western Line Stations: additional trains will run to Olympic Park every 15 minutes between 4.19pm and 10.30pm – stopping at all stations to Seven Hills, Westmead, Parramatta, Granville, Lidcombe then Olympic Park
    • Leaving Penrith approximately every 30 minutes
    • Leaving Blacktown at approximately 13, 19, 44, 51 minutes past the hour. 
  • From Macarthur: additional trains will leave Macarthur every 30 minutes between 4.50pm and 8pm – stopping at all stations to Granville, Auburn then Olympic Park.
  • Blue Mountains Line: services travelling to the City will make an additional stop at Lidcombe between 12pm and 7pm.
  • Central Coast & Newcastle Line: an additional train will leave Wyong at 4.25pm – stopping at all stations to Berowra, Hornsby, Epping, Strathfield then Central.

Getting home

  • To Central: express services will leave Olympic Park every 5 minutes from 10.30pm until 1am – stopping at Strathfield, Redfern then Central.
  • To Western Line Stations: additional services will leave Olympic Park every 7 to 8 minutes from 10.30pm until 1.10am – stopping at Lidcombe, Granville, Parramatta, Westmead, Seven Hills then all stations to its destination.
    • Services to Schofields will leave at 10.23pm, 10.52pm, 11.23pm, 11.52pm, 12.22am and 12.52am.
    • Services to Blacktown will leave approximately every 8 minutes.
    • Services to Penrith will leave approximately every 30 minutes.
  • To Macarthur: additional trains will leave Lidcombe at 10.53pm, 11.22pm, 11.52pm and 12.22am – stopping at Auburn, Granville then all stations to Macarthur.
  • Blue Mountains Line: services travelling from the City will make an additional stop at Lidcombe between 10pm and 1am.
  • Central Coast & Newcastle Line: additional trains will leave Central at 11.18pm and 12.18am – stopping at Strathfield, Epping, Hornsby, Woy Woy, Gosford, Tuggerah, Wyong, Morisset and then all stations to Newcastle Interchange.
  • South Coast Line: an additional train will leave Central at 12.02am – stopping at Redfern, Wolli Creek, Hurstville, Sutherland, Waterfall then all stations to Dapto.

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place throughout the event that may affect how you travel. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner 

Weeknight – Wednesday 6 & Thursday 7 November 

  • T5 Cumberland Line: On Wednesday from 11.50pm to 1.30am, some trains run to a changed timetable between Richmond or Leppington and Olympic Park only. Some trains start and end at Granville. You may need to change trains at Granville to continue your journey.
  • Hunter Line: On Thursday, buses replace the following trains between Muswellbrook and Maitland: the 8.14am Newcastle Interchange to Muswellbrook service and the 10.09am Muswellbrook to Newcastle Interchange service. Trains run to the normal timetable between Maitland and Newcastle Interchange.

Weekend – Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 November 

  • T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: On Saturday from 6.30am to 10.30am, Leppington trains will not stop at Ashfield. You may need to change at Strathfield to continue your journey.
  • T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: On Saturday from 6.30am to 10.30am, trains run between Liverpool and Lidcombe to a changed timetable. You may need to change at Lidcombe to continue your journey.
  • T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: On Saturday from 4am to 11.30am, buses replace trains between Waterfall and Sutherland. Trains run between Cronulla, Sutherland and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable. On Sunday from 5.40am to 8am, trains run between Cronulla, Waterfall and the City Circle, and between Central and Bondi Junction only. Change at Central or Town Hall for trains towards Bondi Junction.
  • T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: On Saturday from 6.30am to 10.30am, trains run between Lidcombe and Bankstown to a changed timetable, every 30 minutes.
  • T8 Airport & South Line: On Sunday from 5.40am to 8am, T8 trains will not run between Sydenham and the City.
  • T9 Northern Line: On Saturday from 6.30am to 10.30am, trains make an extra stop at Ashfield.
  • Blue Mountains Line: Buses replace trains between Lithgow and Mount Victoria. Trains run between Mount Victoria and Central, some to a changed timetable. Bathurst trains run between Bathurst and Lithgow or Central, to a changed timetable. Some early morning and late-night services will run between Bathurst and Mount Victoria. If you are travelling to Lithgow to connect with NSW TrainLink Regional Coaches, please call 132 232 to confirm departure times. This trackwork continues until Sunday 17 November.
  • South Coast Line: On Saturday from 3am to 11am, buses replace trains between Port Kembla and Wollongong, and between Dapto and Sutherland. Trains run between Bomaderry, Kiama and Dapto, to a changed timetable. On Sunday from 2.30am to 9.50am, buses replace trains between Bomaderry and Wollongong. You may need to change buses to continue your journey. Trains run between Port Kembla, Wollongong and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable. The 2.39 Kiama to Bondi Junction service will run up to 24 minutes earlier than the normal timetable from Kiama to Coniston, then run to the normal timetable from Wollongong to Bondi Junction.

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. For train service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will run on all nine routes from the Northern Beaches, Inner West, Sutherland Shire, North Western Suburbs, Hills District and Southern Suburbs for Coldplay – Music Of The Spheres World Tour at Accor Stadium on Wednesday 6, Thursday 7, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November.

Travel on major event buses is included in your concert ticket – simply show your ticket to the bus driver when boarding services. See the Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Bus route map (pdf 443KB)

See our Coldplay transport map (pdf 1.0MB) to find your way. You can also plan your trip using the Trip Planner or the free Opal Travel App.

Service Times – Wednesday 6 & Thursday 7 November 

  • To Olympic Park: services will run frequently between 3.42pm and 7.03pm, depending on the route. Buses will arrive at the precinct from around 5.30pm until 8pm. 
    • Route 1A from Narrabeen Lakes: first bus departs at 3.42pm, last bus departs at 6.12pm. 
    • Route 1B from Warriewood B-Line: first bus departs at 3.47pm, last bus departs at 6.17pm. 
    • Route 2 from Glebe Point: first bus departs at 4.15pm, last bus departs at 6.45pm. 
    • Route 4 from Maroubra Beach: first bus departs at 3.55pm, last bus departs at 6.20pm. 
    • Route 5A from Hills Showground Station: first bus departs at 4.33pm, last bus departs at 7.03pm. 
    • Route 5B from Tallawong Station: first bus departs at 4.20pm, last bus departs at 6.45pm. 
    • Route 6 from Sutherland Station: first bus departs at 4.12pm, last bus departs at 6.42pm. 
    • Route 7 from Shark Park Cronulla: first bus departs at 3.48pm, last bus departs at 6.18pm. 
    • Route 8 from Dural: first bus departs at 4.33pm, last bus departs at 7.03pm. 
  • From Olympic Park: services will leave Olympic Park approximately every 5 minutes after the show, with the last bus on each route leaving the precinct by midnight.  

Service Times – Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 November

  • To Olympic Park: services will run frequently minutes between 3.35pm and 7.08pm, depending on the route. Buses will arrive at the precinct from around 5pm until 8pm. 
    • Route 1A from Narrabeen Lakes: first bus departs at 3.35pm, last bus departs at 6.35pm. 
    • Route 1B from Warriewood B-Line: first bus departs at 3.42pm, last bus departs at 6.42pm. 
    • Route 2 from Glebe Point: first bus departs at 4.03pm, last bus departs at 7.03pm. 
    • Route 4 from Maroubra Beach: first bus departs at 3.40pm, last bus departs at 6.35pm. 
    • Route 5A from Hills Showground Station: first bus departs at 4.14pm, last bus departs at 7.14pm. 
    • Route 5B from Tallawong Station: first bus departs at 4.00pm, last bus departs at 6.58pm. 
    • Route 6 from Sutherland Station: first bus departs at 3.54pm, last bus departs at 6.54pm. 
    • Route 7 from Shark Park Cronulla: first bus departs at 3.34pm, last bus departs at 6.34pm. 
    • Route 8 from Dural: first bus departs at 4.08pm, last bus departs at 7.08pm. 
  • From Olympic Park: services will leave Olympic Park approximately every 5 minutes after the show, with the last bus on each route leaving the precinct by midnight. 

Routes 1A, 1B, 2 and 4 drop off and pick up from the Aquatic Terminal on Olympic Boulevarde near Herb Elliott Avenue.

Routes 5A, 5B, 6, 7 and 8 drop off and pick up from the Plaza Terminal on Olympic Boulevarde near Kevin Coombs Avenue, opposite Qudos Bank Arena.

Plan your trip using the Trip Planner or view the Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Bus route map (pdf 443KB) or the Major Event Buses Interactive Map for more details. 

Major Event Bus Routes

Route  To Sydney Olympic Park and return
1A Narrabeen, Collaroy, Dee Why, Beacon Hill, Forestville, Roseville, Chatswood West, North Ryde and Top Ryde
1B Warriewood, Mona Vale, Terrey Hills, St Ives, West Pymble, Macquarie Park & Top Ryde
2 Glebe, Rozelle, Drummoyne, Hunters Hill, Gladesville, Putney and Meadowbank
4 Maroubra, Eastgardens, Mascot, Brighton-Le-Sands, Bexley, Campsie and Strathfield South
5A Hills Showground, Castle Hill, Baulkham Hill and Northmead
5B Tallawong, Rouse Hill, Bella Vista, Norwest, Baulkham Hills and Northmead
6 Sutherland, Menai, Illawong, Bangor, Padstow, Bankstown, Yagoona and Chullora
7 Cronulla, Miranda, Sylvania, Hurstville and Greenacre
8 Dural, Cherrybrook, Carlingford, Pennant Hills, Telopea and Ermington

Search your bus route number at routes and timetables for full timetable details and stop locations. Please note service times will be affected by traffic conditions on the day. For real-time bus service disruptions check travel alerts.

Note: Wheelchair accessible buses will travel on each route, you can also see accessible services in the Trip Planner identified by the wheelchair icon.

Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses

Regular Route Buses

The following Sydney Buses services run to Sydney Olympic Park:

  • Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park via Newington.
  • Route 526 runs between Burwood and Rhodes Shopping Centre via Sydney Olympic Park precinct and wharf. 
  • Route 533 runs between Sydney Olympic Park and Chatswood via Rhodes & North Ryde.

Please note buses will be affected by road closures and some stops will be closed.

See our Coldplay transport map (pdf 1.0MB) to find your way. You can also plan your trip using the Trip Planner or the free Opal Travel App.

Bus Diversions

Route 525 and 526 services will be diverting due to road closures within Sydney Olympic Park. Stops on Dawn Fraser Avenue and some stops on Edwin Flack Avenue will be missed. Catch services from stops on Park Street at Olympic Park train station or Edwin Flack Avenue and check signs at stops for details.

For bus service disruption information check travel alerts or use the Trip Planner.

Olympic Park car park shuttle buses

Shuttle buses also run between car parks in Olympic Park and the stadium from 5pm weeknights and 4.30pm on weekends.

  • P3 & P4 carpark shuttle buses will drop off at Edwin Flack Avenue (adjacent to Gate M/N).
  • P5 carpark shuttle buses will drop off at Olympic Boulevard.

Visit the Olympic Park website for more information.

The closest wharf to Accor Stadium is Sydney Olympic Park Wharf. There is a connecting 526 bus to the venue or alternatively it is approximately a 40-minute walk (3.6km) from the wharf.

F3 Parramatta River services run regularly to Olympic Park, but services are very popular and may reach capacity. Keep this in mind if you’re planning on catching an F3 Parramatta River service. Plan your trip and allow plenty of extra travel time or consider the alternative public transport options available.

F3 Parramatta River ferries may be affected by low tide between Parramatta and Rydalmere and replaced by buses. Check for updates here

For ferry service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

L1 Dulwich Hill Line

L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services run between Central Station (Grand Concourse) and Dulwich Hill via Darling Harbour and the Inner West. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Change at Central for express trains to Olympic Park from mid-afternoon on concert days.  

L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Lines

L2 Randwick Line light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick via Central Station (Chalmers Street) and L3 Kingsford Line services run between Circular Quay and Juniors Kingsford via Central Station (Chalmers Street). Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily, plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Change at Central for express trains to Olympic Park from mid-afternoon on concert days. 

Trackwork service changes – Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 November 

  • From Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 November, daily from 5am to 1am, L2 and L3 light rail services will not run due to planned trackwork. 
  • Use alternative transport including replacement bus services and trains. 
  • See the news artcile for more details.

Keep in mind that services will be busy during the weeknight commuter peak, and on Saturday 10 November multiple events take place in the eastern suburbs. Be patient and allow extra time.  

For maps and service frequencies see light rail service information. For light rail service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

With crowds of up to 80,000 expected in Sydney Olympic Park each concert night, significant delays are expected on roads approaching the precinct, particularly during weeknight peak travel times.  

Coldplayers should leave the car at home and catch public transport to avoid the traffic delays. Concert tickets include travel on public transport. 

See our Coldplay transport map (pdf 1.0MB) to find your way. You can also plan your trip using the Trip Planner or the free Opal Travel App.

  • PARKING UPDATE: Pre-booked parking in the precinct is sold out for ALL remaining dates including Thursday 7, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November.
  • If you have pre-booked a space, follow the directions of staff and have your parking ticket ready to show at the car park entry. Carpool with your group and allow plenty of additional travel time on the M4 Motorway, Homebush Bay Drive, Concord Road, Silverwater Road, Ryde Road, Lane Cove Road and Epping Road. Use Silverwater Road, Holker Street and Hill Road to get to your car park and avoid the heavy traffic congestion expected at the Homebush Bay Drive roundabout. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com
  • If you have not pre-booked a space, do not drive – there will be no casual parking available in the precinct.
  • Consider parking at a nearby train station commuter car park and continuing your trip on one of the many extra trains running to Olympic Park, at no extra cost.
  • After the show, traffic will be very heavy as everyone leaves at the same time. Expect to allow up to an hour of additional travel time exiting car parks.

Avoid the delays and arrive early to enjoy the pre-event atmosphere. Local cafes and restaurants will be open, and Fig Grove will be a hub of food-trucks and entertainment.  

Sydney Olympic Park Authority will close some local roads to accommodate increased public transport services and ensure pedestrian safety during events. For road closure details, visit the Sydney Olympic Park interactive map for more details.  

Road Closures

From 7pm Tuesday 5 November to 3am Monday 11 November  

  • Dawn Fraser Avenue from Olympic Boulevard to Showground Road 

From 1.30am on Wednesday 6 November to 3am Monday 11 November 

  • Dawn Fraser Avenue from Showground Road to Edwin Flack Avenue 
  • Olympic Boulevard from Herb Elliott Avenue to Kevin Coombs Avenue 
  • Grand Parade from Olympic Boulevard to Orana Parade 
  • Showground Road from Grand Parade to Murray Rose Avenue 

From 1.30am on Wednesday 6 November to 2am Thursday 7 November  

  • Murray Rose Avenue from Showground Road to Gate 15 
  • Showground Road from Murray Rose Avenue to Dawn Fraser Avenue 

From 2pm on Wednesday 6 November to 2am Thursday 7 November  
From 2pm Thursday 7 November to 2am Friday 8 November 

  • Dawn Fraser Avenue from Park Street to Showground Road 
  • Murray Rose Avenue from Park Street to Showground Road 

From 2pm on Wednesday 6 November to 2am Monday 11 November  

  • Showground Road from Dawn Fraser Avenue to Novotel Loading Dock 

From 12pm Wednesday 6 November to 3am Friday 8 November 
From 12pm Saturday 9 November to 3am Monday 11 November 

  • Kevin Coombs Avenue from Pondage Link to Australia Avenue (eastbound) 
  • Olympic Boulevard from Sarah Durack Avenue to Herb Elliot Avenue 

From 1pm Wednesday 6 November to 1am Thursday 7 November 
From 1pm Thursday 7 November to 1am Friday 8 November 
From 1pm Saturday 9 November to 1am Sunday 10 November 

From 1pm Sunday 10 November to 1am Monday 11 November 

  • Shirley Strickland Avenue from Olympic Boulevard to the M4 Exit (P4 car park) 
  • Rod Laver Drive from Shirley Strickland Avenue to the Tennis Centre 

From 6pm Wednesday 6 November to 1am Thursday 7 November 
From 6pm Thursday 7 November to 1am Friday 8 November 
From 12pm Saturday 9 November to 1am Sunday 10 November 
From 12pm Sunday 10 November to 1am Monday 11 November

  • Kevin Coombs Avenue from Pondage Link to Australia Avenue (westbound) 

From 9.30pm Wednesday 6 November to 1am Thursday 7 November 
From 9.30pm Thursday 7 November to 1am Friday 8 November 
From 9.30pm Saturday 9 November to 1am Sunday 10 November 
From 9.30pm Sunday 10 November to 1am Monday 11 November 

  • Edwin Flack Avenue from Birnie Avenue to Old Hill Link (northbound)* 
  • Edwin Flack Avenue from Pondage Link to Old Hill Link (westbound)* 
  • Murray Rose Avenue from Park Street to Australia Avenue 
  • Dawn Fraser Avenue from Park Street to Australia Avenue* 
  • Herb Elliott Avenue from Park Street to Showground Road 

*Note: route buses excepted.

For the latest traffic information visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.

If you're getting dropped off/picked up or catching rideshare and taxis:

  • Taxi ranks are located on Herb Elliott Avenue at Park Street.
  • Remember that roads will be closed within the precinct. Allow plenty of extra travel time due to the increased traffic expected in the area before and after the concert.  
  • After the concert, demand for taxis and rideshare will be high and prices are likely to be surging. Avoid the traffic delays while roads are closed by considering catching a train or bus outside of the precinct to connect with your ride faster.
  • An accessible pick-up and drop-off area will be located at the corner of Dawn Fraser Avenue and Edwin Flack Boulevard.
  • See our Coldplay transport map (pdf 1.0MB) to find your way.

For details of taxi networks servicing the Sydney area, visit Transport Operators.

Sydney Olympic Park Car Parks

  • PARKING UPDATE: Pre-booked parking in the precinct is sold out for ALL remaining dates including Thursday 7, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November.
  • If you have pre-booked a space, follow the directions of staff and have your parking ticket ready to show at the car park entry. Carpool with your group and allow plenty of additional travel time on the M4 Motorway, Homebush Bay Drive, Concord Road, Silverwater Road, Ryde Road, Lane Cove Road and Epping Road. Use Silverwater Road, Holker Street and Hill Road to get to your car park and avoid the heavy traffic congestion expected at the Homebush Bay Drive roundabout. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com
  • If you have not pre-booked a space, do not drive – there will be no casual parking available in the precinct.
  • Consider parking at a nearby train station commuter car park and continuing your trip on one of the many extra trains running to Olympic Park, at no extra cost.
  • After the show, traffic will be very heavy as everyone leaves at the same time. Expect to allow up to an hour of additional travel time exiting car parks.

Avoid the delays leaving carparks and enjoy many of the venues in the precinct that will stay open after each concert. 

Train Station Commuter Parking

A number of key train stations have large commuter car parks, so consider parking at a station near you then catching one of the extra trains to Olympic Park.

Stations with large car parks on the western line where you can change for a frequent direct train to Olympic Park include:

  • T1 Western Line: Seven Hills, Blacktown, Emu Plains, Rooty Hill, St Marys and Penrith.

Stations with large car parks on other train lines that require one interchange by train to get to Olympic Park include:

  • T1 North Shore & T9 Northern Line: Gordon, Thornleigh and Concord West.
  • T2 Inner West & Leppington Line: Fairfield, Warwick Farm, Leppington and Edmonson Park. 
  • T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Sutherland and Kogarah.
  • T8 Airport & South Line: Padstow, Revesby, Glenfield, Holsworthy, Macarthur, Campbelltown and Leumeah.

Transport Park&Ride Car Parks

Park for free when you catch public transport. Transport Park&Ride provides up to 18 hours of free parking each day. All you have to do is complete a public transport trip. Located close to public transport hubs, Park&Ride car parks help you connect more easily to train, bus and ferry services.

Tickets to Coldplay – Music Of The Spheres World Tour at Accor Stadium on Wednesday 6, Thursday 7, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November include travel on transport and free Park&Ride parking. When leaving the car park use the intercom button at the exit gate to speak with the operator and show your event ticket.

If you use a Transport Connect account to access Park&Ride, the boom gate will automatically open as you leave the car park so you’ll need to request a refund in your account.

Real-time parking availability allows you to see how many vacant car park spaces are available at Transport Park&Ride car parks. For Park&Ride locations and more information on how it works, go to Transport Park&Ride.

Pick up and drop off:

An accessible pick up and drop off area will be located off at the corner of Dawn Fraser Avenue and Edwin Flack Boulevard.

Transport

Accessible trips are shown in the Trip Planner with the wheelchair icon. You can select "accessible services only" in the Options to ensure you only see accessible services. Only trip plans with accessible train platforms, ferry wharves and buses will be presented. See accessible travel or download a transport app (select the "Accessibility" filter).