The Weeknd

Event ticket entitlements

Valid pre-purchased tickets to The Weeknd concerts at Accor Stadium on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 October include travel to and from Sydney Olympic Park on the following transport services – just show your event ticket to Transport staff when boarding services: 

• 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 Metro North West 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 event 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. The Weeknd concert tickets include 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. 

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. 

Change at Central to connect with express services to Olympic Park from 3.28pm, or change at Epping for a train towards Strathfield then Olympic Park. 

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. 

Getting there 

• From Central: express services will leave Central at 3.28pm, 3.43pm, 4.06pm and 4.29pm, then run every 8-12 minutes from 4.40pm – stopping at Redfern, Strathfield then Olympic Park. 
• From Macarthur: an additional train will leave Macarthur at 6.39pm – stopping at all stations to Granville then Auburn and Olympic Park. 
• From Campbelltown: additional trains will leave Campbelltown at 6.06pm and 6.33pm – stopping at all stations to Granville then Auburn and Olympic Park.  
• From Liverpool: an additional train will leave Liverpool at 5.44pm – stopping at all stations to Granville then Auburn and Olympic Park.  
• From Schofields: additional trains will leave Schofields at 5.43pm, 5.58pm and 6.28pm – stopping at Blacktown then all stations to Granville, then Clyde, Auburn and Olympic Park. 
• From Penrith: a limited-stop services will leave Penrith at 6.07pm – stopping at all stations to Blacktown, then Seven Hills, Westmead, Parramatta, Granville, Auburn and Olympic Park.  
• From Lidcombe: frequent direct trains will run to Olympic Park from Platform Zero every 10 minutes until 9.56pm. 
• T1 Western Line services from Central will make an additional stop at Lidcombe between 5pm and 6.40pm. 
• Blue Mountain Line services to Central will make an additional stop at Lidcombe between 5pm and 8pm. 
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: additional trains will leave Gosford at 4.44pm – stopping at all stations to Berowra, Hornsby, Strathfield then Central. An additional train will also leave Gosford at 6.21pm –stopping at 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: limited stop services will leave Olympic Park every 7-8 minutes from 10pm until 1am and run to Blacktown, Schofields and Penrith. Services will stop at Lidcombe, Granville, Parramatta, Westmead and Seven Hills, then all stations to Blacktown/Schofileds/Penrith.  
• To Macarthur: an additional train will leave Lidcombe at 12.03am – stopping at Auburn, Granville and then all stations to Macarthur.
• To Leppington: additional trains will leave Lidcombe at 11.33pm and 12.33am – stopping at Auburn, Granville and then all stations to Leppington. 
• Blue Mountains Line: services will make an additional stop at Lidcombe between 10pm and 1am. 
• Central Coast and Newcastle Line: Additional trains will leave Central at 11.26pm and 12.28am – stopping at Strathfield, Epping, Hornsby, Berowra, then all stations to Newcastle Interchange (except Wondabyne). 
• South Coast Line to Kiama: an additional train will leave Central at 11.55pm – stopping at Redfern, Wolli Creek, Hurstville, Sutherland, Waterfall and then all stations to Kiama. 

Trackwork

Planned weeknight trackwork may take place on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 October that may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

• T5 Cumberland Line: On Tuesday and Wednesday night 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.

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.

Regular route buses

The following Sydney bus services run to 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. 

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 Ave will be missed. Catch services from stops on Park Street at Olympic Park train station or Edwin Flack Avenue. Check signs at stops for details.

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

The closest wharf to Qudos Bank Arena 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 between Parramatta and Rydalmere may be affected by low tide 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, running regularly from 3.30pm.

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, running regularly from 3.30pm.

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 large crowds travelling to The Weeknd concert in the busy evening peak each night, significant delays are expected on roads approaching the Sydney Olympic Park. A concert is also taking place at the same time on Tuesday night at neighbouring Qudos Bank Arena. 

Ticketholders are urged to leave the car at home and catch public transport to avoid the significant traffic delays expected each night. The Weeknd concert tickets include travel on public transport. 

Ticketholders who have to drive must pre-book parking ahead of time as parking in the precinct will be in high demand. Alternatively, consider parking at a nearby station commuter carpark and continuing your trip by train to Olympic Park.  

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. 

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.

Road Closures

Sydney Olympic Park Authority will close local roads in the precinct and traffic congestion is expected before and after each show. For road closure details, visit the Sydney Olympic Park Authority interactive map. For more information on changed traffic conditions and real-time traffic updates, visit livetraffic.com.

From 1.30am until 11.30pm daily on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 October

• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Showground Road to Edwin Flack Avenue
• Olympic Boulevard from Herb Elliott Avenue to Kevin Coombs Avenue
• Murray Rose Avenue from Gate 15, west to Showground Road
• Grand Parade from Australia Avenue to Olympic Boulevard
• Showground Road from Dawn Fraser Avenue to Grand Parade

From 2pm until 11.30pm on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 October

• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Showground Road to Park Street
• Showground Road from Dawn Fraser Avenue to Dawn Fraser Avenue
• Murray Rose Avenue from Park Street, west to Gate 15.

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: 

• The nearest Taxi Rank to Accor Stadium is at 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 show.    
• 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.  

For details of taxi networks servicing the Sydney area, visit transport operators.

Sydney Olympic Park Car Parks

Ticketholders are urged to pre-book parking online to secure a space. Parking in the precinct will be in high demand and will likely sell out before the event, particularly on Tuesday when a concert also takes place at neighbouring Qudos Bank Arena.

Visit Sydney Olympic Park Prebook to secure your parking space – available until 11:59pm the night before the event unless sold out prior. For more information visit parking at Sydney Olympic Park.

If you have pre-booked follow directions of staff and have your parking ticket ready to show at the car park entry.

Alternatively, consider parking at a nearby train station commuter car park and continuing the trip to Olympic Park by train as frequent additional services will run.

Avoid the delays leaving carparks and enjoy the many 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

Transport Park&Ride provides up to 18 hours of free parking each day. The Weeknd concert tickets include free Park&Ride parking – when leaving use the intercom button at the exit gate to speak with the operator.

Connect with frequent trains to Olympic Park.

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.

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

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).