Mercure Melbourne Southbank - Events at Melbourne Park

Discover the incredible line up of sports and entertainment events at Melbourne Park, across Melbourne’s two iconic arena’s, Rod Laver Arena & John Cain Arena.

Find the best hotel near Rod Laver Arena at Mercure Melbourne Southbank, featuring comfortable and convenient accommodation for your Melbourne stay – located just a short tram ride or 20 minute walk away.

Perfectly positioned on Riverside Quay, on the South of the Yarra River and walking distance to Southbank’s restaurant and bar precinct, the hotel offers modern comfort, convenience and exception hospitality for a memorable city stay.

Our hotel features spacious and contemporary rooms, close to restaurants and bars or on-site dining options available, easy access to public transport, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, plus much more.

Discover the list of exciting concerts and events at Melbourne Park, and book the best hotel near Rod Laver Area, with Mercure Melbourne Southbank.

Concerts at Rod Laver Arena

8 September 2026 – Electric Callboy

20 September 2026 – Keith Urban

21 September 2026 – Jason Derulo

25 – 29 September 2026 – Noah Kahan

3 October 2026 – Conan Gray and Esha Tewari

10 October 2026 – Sonu Nigam

12 October 2026 – XG

14 – 16 October 2026 – Tame Impala

20 October 2026 – Avenged Sevenfold

22 October 2026 – Zara Larsson

26 – 27 October 2026 – Hilary Duff and La Roux

29 October 2026 – Lily Allen

2 November 2026 – 5 Seconds of Summer

7 November 2026 – Charlie Puth

15 November 2026 – Khalid and Lauv

17 November 2026 – Joji

21 November 2026 – Dermot Kennedy

24 November 2026 – Robyn

28 November 2026 – J. Cole

25 March 2027 – The Script

Concerts at John Cain Arena

25 September 2026 – Shinedown

6 October 2026 – Lamb of God, Trivium, and Bleed from Within

16 October 2026 – Lorna Shore

26 November 2026 – Rise Against

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the hotel offer parking?
Yes – the hotel offers discounted off-site parking with Wilsons Eureka Car Park, located next to the hotel. Guests can collect a parking ticket upon entry to the car park, and pay directly with the hotel at a rate of $40 per vehicle, per day.
Wilsons Eureka Car Park is located at 70 City Road, Southbank.

Are group rooms available for friends or families staying together?
Yes — the hotel can accommodate group and family bookings, offering inter-connecting rooms or multi-room options.

Is there food available at the hotel?
Yes — Mercure Melbourne Southbank has an on-site restaurant and bar, Distrikt, featuring premium and local food and produce, plus happy hour and other food specials available.
The Southbank precinct at the hotel’s doorstep also features multiple eateries, also open late.

What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in at Mercure Melbourne Southbank is from 2:00pm, with check-out by 11:00am. For a smoother arrival, guests can skip the queue and use our new express self check-in kiosks, located in the lobby.

Does the hotel offer luggage storage?
Yes, complimentary luggage storage is available if you arrive before your room is ready, allowing you to explore nearby Southbank attractions, such as the Yarra River or Arts Precinct, stress-free.

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