Please find some important information and Frequently Asked Questions below.
General Questions
Q) Can I purchase a season subscription?
A) Yes! TMO offer a range of concert subscriptions. Each one offers benefits such as discounts of up to 20% off the normal ticket price, optional preferred seating, and more. The subscriptions available for 2023 are:
- Met Concert Subscriptions
- Cushion Concert Subscriptions
Subscriptions will be on sale until the first concert of the subscription series. See https://www.metorchestra.com.au/concerts/subscriptions/ for more details.
Q) Will there be an interval?
A) Some performances have an interval, and some do not. Performances around an hour or so long generally do not have one. If there will not be an interval it will usually be indicated on the event description. There are no intervals for Cushion Concerts.
Q) Are seats allocated or first-come, first-served (ie unallocated seating)?
A) Cushion Concerts are first-come, first-served. Doors open approximately 1/2 hour before the performance. Seats for Met and Chamber concerts performed at Town Hall venues (Marrickville Town Hall, Petersham Town Hall, etc) are unallocated, with the exception of subscribers who can elect to have a seat allocated. Concerts at fully managed venues such as Riverside Theatre Parramatta and the Seymour Centre have allocated seating, and you can choose where you sit when you purchase your ticket.
Q) What do I wear to watch an orchestra?
A) At The Metropolitan Orchestra, we recommend you wear whatever you feel most comfortable in. Our goal is for you to enjoy the complete experience of watching an orchestra live in performance. We find that people will dress according to their own tastes. Some like to come dressed in suits, tie and formal wear, others prefer casual clothing. Wear what you like and enjoy the experience.
Q) Can I bring children to a concert?
A) Children are welcome at all TMO concerts. In fact, we have created a Cushion Concert Series specifically designed for children from 6 months to around 9 years of age. If you have an older child who you’d love to share great music with, we encourage you to bring them along to either our Met Concerts (larger orchestral concerts) or one of the Chamber Concert performances. For the comfort and safety of all audience members, attendees at these events are requested to remain seated during the performance. As these events are quite intimate, audience movement during the concerts can also be distracting to the performers.
Venue Info
Q) Are your venues wheelchair accessible?
A) Yes, all venues at which The Metropolitan Orchestra performs are wheelchair accessible. For Balmain Town Hall, which is is two-storey building, there is lift access on the far right-hand side (as you face the building), past the library entrance.
Q) Where is ASHFIELD TOWN HALL?*
A) Ashfield Town Hall is located at 260 Liverpool Road, Ashfield NSW 2131.
Q) What parking and public transport options are available for Ashfield Town Hall?
A) 3-hour parking is available at Ashfield Mall, next door to the venue. Enter via Norton, Knox or Holden Streets. It is a 5 minute walk from Ashfield train station and there are regular bus services which stop near the Town Hall. See https://transportnsw.info/ or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 for more info.
Q) Where is BALMAIN TOWN HALL?*
A) Balmain Town Hall is located at 370 Darling Street, Balmain NSW 2041.
Q) What parking and public transport options are available for Balmain Town Hall?
A) Street parking only available around Balmain Town Hall. There are regular bus services; see https://transportnsw.info/ or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 for more info.
Q) Where is LEICHHARDT TOWN HALL? *
A) Leichhardt Town Hall is located on the Corner of Marion and Norton Streets, Leichhardt NSW 2040.
Q) What parking and public transport options are available for Leichhardt Town Hall?
A) Parking for Leichhardt Town Hall is available in the council carpark located next to the town hall on Marion Street. There is also some metered street parking around the venue. There are regular bus services; see https://transportnsw.info/ or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 for more info.
Q) Where is MARRICKVILLE TOWN HALL?*
A) Marrickville Town Hall is located at 303 Marrickville Road, Marrickville NSW 2204.
Q) What parking and public transport options are there for Marrickville Town Hall?
A) Parking for Marrickville Town Hall is in the surrounding streets located around the venue. The venue is also accessible by train (the station is a 7 minute walk) and bus. See https://transportnsw.info/ or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 for more info.
Q) Where is PETERSHAM TOWN HALL?*
A) Petersham Town Hall is located at 107 Crystal Street, Petersham NSW 2049.
Q) What parking and public transport options are available for Petersham Town Hall?
A) Parking for Petersham Town Hall is in the surrounding streets located around the venue. There is also parking across the road on Fisher Street and some after hours parking available in the Council carpark across the road. There are regular bus services, and Petersham train station is a few minutes’ walk away. See https://transportnsw.info/ or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 for more info.
Q) Where are The RIVERSIDE THEATRES?
A) The Riverside Theatres are located on the Corner of Market and Church Streets, Parramatta NSW 2150.
Q) What parking and public transport options are there for The Riverside Theatres?
A) There is very limited street parking available around the theatre and construction of the light rail is also having an impact on vehicular movement in the surrrounding area. Popular streets include Marsden, Sorrell, Villiers and Ross Street. Accessible parking is available on Market Street behind the theatres, as well as at Novotel Sydney Parramatta and the Eat Street Car Park. Visit The Riverside Theatres website for more details on parking and visiting the venue https://riversideparramatta.com.au/your-visit/. The theatres are a 12 minute walk from Parramatta train station, 8 minutes’ walk from the ferry and bus stops are a short distance away. See https://transportnsw.info/ or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 for more info.
Q) Where is the SEYMOUR CENTRE?
A) The Seymour Centre is located on the corner of City Road & Cleveland Street, Chippendale NSW 2008.
Q) What parking and public transport options are there for the Seymour Centre?
A) The closest car park to the Seymour Centre is the Shephard Street multi-story car park located on the corner of Cleveland Street and Shephard Street. There is some limited street parking available around the venue. However, be wary of parking anywhere on the University Campus grounds unless you have a valid parking permit from the University as you may receive a fine. For public transport, there is a bus stop at the door. Redfern station is less than 10 minutes’ walk away and the venue is just over 15 minutes’ walk from Central Station. See https://transportnsw.info/ or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 for more info.
Q) What parking and public transport options are available for ICC AWARE SUPER THEATRE Darling Harbour?
A) For parking information for the ICC Aware Super Theatre Darling Harbour, Sydney, visit https://www.iccsydney.com.au/Getting-to-ICC-Sydney for detailed venue information. The venue is well-served by public transport including train, bus and light rail. See https://transportnsw.info/ or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 for more info.
*TMO gratefully acknowledges the support of the Inner West Council, who make it possible for us to rehearse and perform in these beautiful venues.
Cushion Concerts Info
Q) Are your venues pram accessible?
A) Yes, all venues at which The Metropolitan Orchestra performs are pram accessible. For Balmain Town Hall, which is is two-storey building, there is lift access on the far right-hand side (as you face the building), past the library entrance. Please note that while we offer pram parking inside the venues, space is limited, so we encourage you to leave prams at home where possible. If you do need to bring your pram, please ask one of friendly volunteers if you are unsure as to where to leave it.
Q) Can I bring my own cushions/rugs to a Cushion Concert?
A) There will be a number of rugs and cushion supplied (on a first-come, first-served basis) at Cushion Concerts, but you are welcome/encouraged to bring your own. There will also be a limited number of chairs for those (of any age) who would prefer to sit on chairs.
Q) What age are the Cushion Concerts suitable for?
A) The Cushion Concerts are suitable for babies through to around 9 years of age. Parents/Carers also enjoy the high standard of music played!
Q) Do I need to buy a ticket for my baby?
A) Babes in arms (under 12 months of age) are free. All other children need tickets.