Big Top Sydney
Entrance to venue, 2013 | |
| Full name | The Big Top at Luna Park Sydney |
|---|---|
| Former names | Luna Circus (planning/construction) |
| Address | 1 Olympic Dr, Milsons Point NSW, 2061 |
| Location | Luna Park, Milsons Point, New South Wales |
| Owner | Oscars Group |
| Operator | Luna Park Sydney |
| Capacity | 2,950 (pre-refurbishment) 1,000 (post refurbishment) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 7 February 2003 |
| Opened | 2 April 2004 |
| Construction cost | $20 million ($33.1 million in 2022 dollars) |
| Architect | Hassell |
| Structural engineer | MacDonald Contracting |
| Services engineer | Douglas Partners |
| General contractor | Cordell Construction |
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| Venue Website | |
The Big Top (also known as the Big Top Auditorium and The Arena; commonly known as Big Top Sydney) is a multi-purpose functions venue located within Luna Park Sydney. Opening in 2004, the venue was a part of the amusement park’s 2003 redevelopment plan. The venue was refurbished in 2023 to install projection and holographic technology.
It has housed notable events such as the 2005 MTV Australia Video Music Awards, Come Together Music Festival and the 2013 Sydney Darts Masters.