Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism experiences and an exceptional array of restaurants, bars and specialty stores, this modern piazza has become the heart and soul of Melbourne.
Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism experiences and an exceptional array of restaurants, bars and specialty stores, this modern piazza has become the heart and soul of Melbourne.
Fed Square is open 24 hrs a day, and is always free to enter.
However, our large array of shops, bars and cafes keep their own hours.
Please refer to Shop + Visit and Eat + Drink for more information.
Call us on: + 61 3 9655 1900
The Main Square
The undulating surface of the Main Square is made up of sandstone cobblestones, with a marked access path. Swanston Street offers the best access to the Main Square, and lift access is available to and from The Atrium. The Big Screen is equipped with a hearing loop and there are accessible toilets located next to Time Out Café. The Main Stage has lift access for performers, and St Paul’s Court, Swanston Street Forecourt and The Amphitheatre also have wheelchair access.
Deakin Edge
Deakin Edge has lift access and is wheelchair accessible. Arrangements can also be made to enter from the Fed Square Car Park. Accessible toilets can be found in The Atrium, which is located next to the Deakin Edge. The lower stage in the Deakin Edge has lift access but the greenroom does not.
The Atrium
The Atrium is wheelchair accessible, with Flinders Street offering the best point of entry. The Atrium has accessible toilets located next to IceBar and is equipped with a hearing loop.
River Terrace
The River Terrace is wheelchair accessible, with lift access at the corner of Princes Bridge on Swanston Street.
Accessible Toilets
There are accessible public toilets and baby-change facilities located in the Main Square, next to Time Out Cafe and in The Atrium, next to IceBar.
Refer to the map for more details.
Accessible Parking
FedSquare has its own multi-level car park, which is accessible from Russell Street or Batman Ave (Exhibition Street extension – City Link). The Federation Square Car Park is open 24hrs and has accessible spaces located next to the lift on each level.
Fed Square Car Park Rates and Opening Hours
Taxis and picking up/dropping off passengers
If you are accessing the Main Square the safest place to pick up and drop off passengers is the Taxi Rank across the road on Swanston Street. If you are accessing Deakin Edge, we recommend the Russell Street Extension.
Hearing Loop
Hearing loops are provided in The Atrium, Deakin Edge and the Main Square.
National Relay Service (NRS)
Visitors who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment can call Fed Square through the National Relay Service. The NRS is available to anyone at no additional charge.
Companion Card Scheme
The Companion Card has been developed by the Victorian Network on Recreation and Disability (VICNORD) and admits carers to shows as complimentary guests. Fed Square Pty Ltd is a member of the Companion Card Scheme and welcomes holders of this card to attend any Fed Square Pty Ltd ticketed event in The Atrium, Deakin Edge any of the external areas of Fed Square. Visit the Companion Card website for more information.
Seeing-Eye Dogs
Seeing-eye dogs are welcome at Fed Square.
Disability Action Plan
The Disability Action Plan (DAP) aims to contribute to the continuous improvement of Fed Square Pty Ltd’s assets and services. The Plan acknowledges there are challenges across the site and outlines actions and processes to help address and enhance access to Fed Square Pty Ltd assets and services.
Fed Square Pty Ltd is committed to continuous improvement and reviews the DAP to ensure that it remains current. The DAP is registered with the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Website Accessibility
This website has been developed to ensure content is available to the widest possible audience. By adhering to guidelines for accessible web design, we acknowledge the diversity of communication methods, available technologies and abilities of web-users in the community.
You are able to tab through every call to action on the site using your Tab key on your keyboard, browse through selected menus with your arrow keys and select options by hitting the Enter key. If any information or service provided by Fed Square is inaccessible to you or you are experiencing problems accessing content for any reason, please contact us.
Feedback
We’re always delighted to receive feedback on the accessibility of Fed Square – if you have thoughts, please fill out our feedback form to help us to continually improve our services.
General Filming
Fed Square is a film and photography friendly location however given the space is busy and used for a variety of events, filming and photography does require a permit from Fed Square Pty Ltd (FSPL.)
A film/photography permit ensures the space is used safely and that there is no disruption to events, activations and visitor experience.
For information regarding filming with a drone or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), please refer to the City of Melbourne website.
Filming and photography permits are required for:
There are two types of filming/photography permits. Low Impact and Major Impact (please see details below).
*Low impact filming is assessed as having minimal impact. This could include but is not limited to:
*Major impact filming is assessed as having an impact on the site with extensive equipment and crew and could include but is not limited to:
*Please note FSPL venue hire rates are applicable for all Major Impact filming and some Low Impact Filming.
Media Filming Guidelines
Fed Square welcomes news media on site (including weather crosses and other PR opportunities); however, media are required to seek permission to be onsite at Fed Square. Media activities must not interrupt or interfere with general operations or events.
Live crosses are permitted with prior arrangement. Please be aware that parking on Swanston Street/ Swanston Street Loading Dock is at your own risk. Fed Square cannot guarantee onsite parking access will be available.
To request site access permission, please contact:Manager, PR + CommunicationsPh: 9965 1945Email: info@fedsquare.com
Fed Square Businesses
Cultural institutions and restaurants/cafes in Fed Square are privately owned and operated. If you wish to conduct filming or photography in any of these locations please contact them directly for permission.
Please visit the following web pages for contact details:
Restaurants/Cafes – www.fedsquare.com/eat-drink
Cultural Institutions – www.fedsquare.com/shop-visit
Permit Application
Please fill out the application form here
Please note, if you do not have permission from FSPL for filming/photography onsite, you may be required to cease filming.
**Please allow 5 working days for low impact filming approvals, and 14 working days for medium/high impact filming approvals.
Looking for ways to get to Fed Square? Check out the options here!
Fed Square is part of Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone, which includes the area from the iconic Queen Victoria Market to Victoria Harbour in Docklands, up to Spring Street and over Flinders Street Station and Fed Square.
Travel on trams within this zone is free, and you won’t need a myki, however, if your journey starts or finishes outside the boundaries of the Free Tram Zone, you must touch on your myki at the reader in the normal way to make sure you have a valid ticket.
The Free Tram Zone signs at tram stops identify the boundaries of the zone.
Parking in the Melbourne CBD is easy with the Fed Square Car Park. Conveniently located on the Russel Street Extension and with a second entrance off Batman Ave, the Fed Square Car Park is safe, secure and provides quick and easy access to Fed Square, the MCG and sporting precinct, South Bank and Melbourne CBD and shopping districts.
Planning on riding your bike to Fed Square? We have various bicycle parking locations scattered throughout the square.
Is Fed Square free?
Entry to Fed Square is always free. However, particular events may have their own entry costs. Check out What’s On to see each event’s details.
Are there public toilets?
Yes. Toilets are located outside Time Out Cafe and Bar and in The Atrium. Please refer to the map.
Are there baby changing facilities?
Yes. Baby changing facilities are located with the toilets – outside Time Out Cafe and Bar and in The Atrium. Please refer to the map.
How do I contact security at Fed Square?
You can contact security by calling 9655 1999. For emergencies, please call 000.
How can I give feedback or make a complaint?
Please send all feedback & complaints to info@fedsquare.com