Schools Spectacular

Tickets

Schools Spectacular 2024 – All 4 One

Tickets are available through Ticketek. 2024 Schools Spectacular tickets

Please note: Bags larger than A5 (15 cm x 21 cm) and metal water bottles are not permitted inside Qudos Bank Arena—no backpacks of any kind. All school bags must be left on the bus or outside the venue.

School excursions

Purchasing tickets

Ordering your tickets to the Schools Spectacular is now easier than ever!

To order using  a PCard or Credit card - recommended

  • Log on to the Ticketek website: 2024 Schools Spectacular tickets
  • You will be able to order as many tickets as you want, select the category of the ticket and where you want to sit.
  • Orders under 20 tickets will receive emailed Ezy Tickets. Orders over 20 will receive hard copy tickets sent via Australia Post.

To order and pay through SAP 

  • Fill out the Schools Spectacular PDF order form and log onto the Groups bookings page: Schools Spectacular 2024 tickets – group bookings
  • Complete the online Ticketek group booking form 
  • Attach the Schools Spectacular PDF form to the Ticketek form.
  • The Schools Spectacular PDF form will also need to be sent to EdConnect for payment. Full instructions on how to order and pay through SAP are on the Ticket order form.

Selected areas of the venue will have an Early bird 10% discount applied if they are purchased before Friday 2 August.

Planning your excursion

For more information about the Friday performance and supporting documents to plan your excursion, download the Excursion information pack.

Please note: Bags larger than A5 (15 cm x 21 cm) and metal water bottles are not permitted inside Qudos Bank Arena—no backpacks of any kind. All school bags must be left on the bus or outside the venue.

Showtimes

Times are approx. and subject to change at any time.

Friday 29 November 2024 – Matinee 

9:30 am - 10:30 am SpecFest opens
11:00 am Arena performance commences
1:15 pm (approx) Arena performance concludes
1:30 - 6:30 pm Specfest (Surround Sound finals commence, Poetry Slam finals, Flash Mob performances)

Friday 29 November 2024 – Evening performance

1:30 - 6:30 pm Specfest (Surround Sound finals commence, Poetry Slam finals, Flash Mob performances)
7:00 pm Arena performance commences
9:15 pm (approx.) Arena performance concludes

 

Saturday 30 November 2024 – Matinee

11:00 am – 12:30 pm ​​​​​​ SpecFest (Surround Sound finals continue, Millennium Marching Band performances)
1:00 pm Arena performance commences
3:15 pm (approx.) Arena performance concludes
3:30 pm – 6:30 pm  SpecFest (Surround Sound finals conclude, Millennium Marching Band performances)

Saturday 30 November 2024 – Evening performance

3:30 pm – 6:30 pm SpecFest (Surround Sound finals conclude, Millennium Marching Band performances)
7:00 pm   Arena performance commences
9:15 pm (approx.) Arena performance concludes

Getting to Qudos Bank Arena

Train

If you plan to travel to the show via train, please visit transportnsw.info to plan your trip. Sydney Olympic Park train station is a 10 to 15-minute walk from Qudos Bank Arena.

Public bus
At this stage, Sydney Olympic Park Special Event buses will not be operational during the Schools Spectacular.

Charter bus/minibus
If your group arrives at the Schools Spectacular on a charter bus or mini-bus, the only location you can drop off or pick up passengers is in Coach Pod C located on Edwin Flack Ave. 

Driving
If you plan to drive to Sydney Olympic Park for the Schools Spectacular, we strongly recommend pre-booking your parking by visiting Sydney Olympic Park parking. If you have not pre-booked parking, you may find it difficult to park, especially on Friday evening, as multiple events occur in the park.

You can also check out the interactive map of Sydney Olympic Park.