AO Festival

After a successful first year, the AO Festival returns in 2017 with an even more impressive food line-up than ever, bound to give non-tennis fans a reason to get in the AO spirit.

Upper terrace

Head to the upper terrace for the best of Melbourne dining including:
> Jimmy Grants
> Hotel Jesus
> Huxtaburger
> Tokyo Tina

Watch the tennis action on the big screen as you enjoy a drink from the Canadian Club Racquet Club or the Coopers bar.

Opening times
Monday 16 – Wednesday 18 January	4pm – 11:30pm
Thursday 19 – Sunday 22 January	12pm – 11:30pm
Monday 23 – Wed 25 January	4pm – 11:30pm
Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 January	12pm – 11:30pm

Middle terrace

The middle terrace is the home of the AO Open Sessions, which features a stellar line-up of bands.

This section opens on Saturday 14 January for a free, two-day music festival. An AO ticket is then needed to access the area between Monday 16 January and Sunday 22 January.

Patrons under the age of 18 are permitted to enter the AO Live Sessions accompanied by a parent or guardian on Friday 20 January and Sunday 22 January. Please note patrons under the age of 18 are not permitted to enter the Australian Open Live Sessions on Saturday 21 January.
International visitors are encouraged to bring a passport as IDs will be checked.

A Food Truck Park offers a wide variety for hungry fans.

Lower terrace

The lower terrace is the place to get fan ready and enter Australian Open 2017 via the newly-installed Tanderrum Bridge.

Everything in this area is geared towards getting fans physically, socially and mentally ready for their visit to the AO – think social media activations, ticket upgrades and giveaways, face-painting, a beauty bar, Elly Lukas Skin & Bodycare providing nail and massage services, plus much more!

Opening times
Saturday 14 January	7.30am – 2pm
Sunday 15 January	11.30am – 4pm
Monday 16 – Thursday 26 January	9am – 7pm
Friday 27 January	11am – 7pm
Saturday 28 January	12pm – 7pm
Sunday 29 January	12pm – 7pm