MISNEACH Festival

KEY THINGS TO NOTE

AGE RESTRICTIONS

Misneach Festival is fully licensed and 18+ only. No under 18’s are permitted.

Acceptable ID must be presented to enter the festival site, and to purchase and consume alcohol. You cannot bring alcohol into or remove it from the Venue.

All persons entering the venue must have a valid event ticket.

MISNEACH FESTIVAL X THE DOSS HOUSE

Step into the world of The Doss House, an intimate underground bar built in the 1840s, nestled in the historic heart of The Rocks. Known as one of Sydney’s finest establishments, The Doss House is bringing its signature atmosphere to the festival with the exclusive Doss House Seisiúin Area in The Domain – a celebration of Irish culture, tradition, and music. Expect an incredible line-up of emerging Irish talent, premium Irish spirits, pints of Guinness, and exclusive handcrafted cocktails.

This is your moment to shine: two rising artists will win a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform on The Doss House Emerging Artists Stage – handpicked by Doss House together with the management team of Dermot himself!

With Dermot passionate about supporting the next generation of Irish musicians, two winners will be selected to join the Doss House stage line-up at MISNEACH. To enter, simply post a video of yourself performing and tag @thedosshouse and @misneachfestival on Instagram!

WHERE DO I BUY TICKETS?

The only authorised ticket seller for Misneach Festival is AXS - you can purchase tickets here.

Entry can only be guaranteed to the festival if ticket(s) are purchased directly through the authorised ticketing agency above. 

HOW MANY TICKETS CAN I BUY?

There is a limit of up to 10 tickets purchased per customer.

Wanting more tickets? You will have to try to complete another order with another AXS account and a different credit or debit card. 

Customers who exceed the published ticket limits may have any or all of their orders and tickets cancelled without notice. 

PLEASE NOTE that any transactions that are detected as bot purchases, patrons creating duplicate accounts in order to purchase more than the ticket limit, or any action that indicates a suspicious purchase in excess of the ticket limit, may be cancelled. 

TICKET TYPES (FRONT GA & REAR GA)

There are two ticket types available for MISNEACH Festival.

General Admission standing – Front will allow ticket holders to access the Front AND the Rear sections of the festival.

General Admission standing – Rear will allow ticket holders to access to access the Rear section of the festival ONLY.

HOW MUCH ARE TICKETS?

There are two ticket types.

General Admission standing - Front: $179.90
General Admission standing - Rear: $149.90

(*Additional transaction fees and credit/debit card processing fees may apply)

HOW WILL I RECEIVE MY TICKETS?

Your tickets are available digitally via your mobile – download the AXS app for easy access on the day. If you have any ticket issues, please head to the box office at The Domain. On the day of the show, this will be open from 10:30am. If you have any ticket queries ahead of the festival, please contact AXS directly.

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY TICKETS?

Remember, we are operating a mobile digital ticketing system. Your AXS account and app will contain your ticket. You will be able to view your ticket purchase in your account and app.

I CAN’T FIND MY CONFIRMATION EMAIL

Firstly, check your email junk or spam folder. If your confirmation is not in your junk or spam folder, please contact AXS directly. 

CAN I REFUND OR EXCHANGE MY TICKETS?

If you change your mind, you are not entitled to a refund or exchange on purchased tickets.

I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT MY TICKETS OR PURCHASE, WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?

Please contact the official ticketing agency for this festival, AXS directly. 

WHAT IF I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH MY TICKETS ON THE NIGHT OF THE SHOW?

If your phone is lost or stolen and you cannot access your AXS tickets another way, please head to the box office of your venue. Ensure you bring valid photo ID for the venue staff to assist you.

DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYWHERE OTHER THAN THE OFFICIAL TICKETING AGENCY

Please read the Live Performance Australia Safe Tix Guide.

We have not allocated any tickets for Misneach Festival 2025 to unauthorised resellers (which include but are not limited to Viagogo; Stubhub; Ticketfinders; The Ticket Merchant; Worldticketshop; and Tixel) or via websites such as eBay, Gumtree and social media Buy Swap Sell pages). To make sure you pay the correct ticket price and receive valid tickets, you must purchase via the show’s authorised ticketing agency AXS. 

Frontier Touring and AXS are not responsible for unauthorised ticket disputes and are unable to assist you if you purchase outside the official ticketing agency. 

WHAT IS UNETHICAL SECONDARY TICKETING AND TICKET RESALE?

Unethical secondary ticketing is when people buy tickets at face value and then resell them at inflated prices via unapproved methods and websites, thus denying real fans the chance to buy at face value.

This includes, ticket touts and unauthorised resellers who use multiple payment cards, false identities and sophisticated computer programs (‘bots’) to buy up large amounts of tickets which they then offer for resale at highly inflated prices. 

WHAT DO I DO IF I GET TO THE VENUE AND DISCOVER I'VE PURCHASED A FRAUDULENT TICKET?

If you have purchased tickets from anywhere other than the authorised ticketing agency, AXS, you risk not being granted entry to the venue. If you have any issues with your ticket on the night, please head directly to the venue Box Office. Please note, Box Office staff cannot assist those who may have obtained tickets through channels other than through AXS. 

HOW DO I BOOK ACCESSIBLE TICKETS?

To access Accessible and Companion Card tickets please submit your request to AXS Customer Support via this form.

When submitting your request please include:

* Your name

* The quantity and type of tickets requested

* Your accessibility requirements so that we can determine the correct ticket type for you

* A scan or photo of your Companion Card, if requesting a Companion Card complimentary ticket

If you have been issued a Companion Card ticket, you may be required to present your Companion Card at the festival on event day. 

ACCESSIBILITY VENUE ACCESS & PARKING/DROP-OFF POINT INFORMATION

Accessible Viewing Platform
An accessible viewing platform will be available for patrons with accessibility needs, this is shown on the site map and will be signposted on the day.

Accessible Entry Point + Toilet Facilities 
There will be a dedicated accessible entry lane at the Festival entry on Art Gallery Road – this will be signposted on the day.

Accessible toilets will be available in both toilet's areas at the Festival (as shown on the site map).

Transport, Parking, Drop Off & Pick Up
Event Drop Off Zone will be operational on Sunday 16 March located on Hospital Road near the corner of Art Gallery Road.

Parking may be available at Domain Car Park (expected to be busy) with lift access to the Crescent precinct which is adjacent to the event site.

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).

Drop-off is located on Hospital Road for mobility restricted patrons and the collection for mobility restricted patrons is on St Mary’s Road.

WHERE IS THE DOMAIN LOCATED?

The Domain Sydney is located off Art Gallery Road - the entry point to the festival will be off this road near the Art Gallery of NSW (see site map for further information). 

WHAT CAN I BRING INTO THE VENUE?

- Festival tickets. This can be found in the AXS app – make sure you have downloaded it and you’re ready to scan it at the gate.

- Bring acceptable ID for entry into the venue plus if you plan to purchase and consume alcohol in the Venue. This event is 18+, ticket holders MUST be 18 years or over.

- The event will proceed RAIN OR SHINE so please check weather conditions prior to making your way and bring a jacket or poncho for inclement weather.

- Sunscreen and hat.

- Comfortable shoes.

- No bags bigger than 30cm x 30cm x 10cm allowed into the Venue. All bags will be subject to search upon entry. To make your entry as quick as possible, we encourage patrons to leave bags at home.

- No food or drink can be brought into the site except patrons with special dietary requirements may bring their own food. Food & drink will be available for purchase inside the Festival. There will be free water stations at the Venue. For this Event, sealed plastic water bottles (with or without contents) cannot be brought into the Venue. Unsealed EMPTY translucent (clear) plastic water bottles (no glass or metal and no larger than 1L) can be brought into the Venue.

For full list of prohibited items, please refer to the list here.

Conditions of Entry will also be posted at the entrance to the Venue.

There will be a security check at the gate and Prohibited Items will be confiscated. Confiscated items will not be returned, replaced or reimbursed.

FOOD & DRINK

There will be a range of food and drink available for purchase at the Festival, including gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options.

Food
When it comes to delicious food vendors on the day, we’re going full Irish. Fancy a spice bag? How about a St Paddy’s-inspired gozleme? How about ‘the Irish Shorty’? Your fave hot chips and more from Big Dave’s? Plus there’s all the usual festival faves like pizza, sliders, American BBQ, curries and burgers… whatever your appetite, MISNEACH food stalls have you covered.

Drink
We’ve got drink choices aplenty that will do the Irish proud… did we mention there’s Guinness on tap throughout the festival? Or get your favourite Jameson Whisky? Or cheeky wines and spritzes from Mojo Wines… rest assured there will be plenty of party drinks and non-alcoholic options to keep you hydrated throughout the day.

Please note, no food or drink can be brought into the site except patrons with special dietary requirements may bring their own food. There will be free water stations at the Venue. For this Event, sealed plastic water bottles (with or without contents) cannot be brought into the Venue. Unsealed EMPTY translucent (clear) plastic water bottles (no glass or metal and no larger than 1L) can be brought into the Venue.

VENUE ENTRY

To gain access to the show, you are required to bring your charged and working mobile phone or smartphone. Please ensure your screen brightness is up, and your tickets are open and ready to scan at your gate.

You may be required to produce your email booking confirmation and a valid form of photo ID that matches the name on the confirmation.

Accepted forms of photo ID include:

• Driver Licence or Learner Permit (from any country) including Digital Driver Licences
• Passport (from any country)
• KEYPASS Photo ID Card or Keypass in Digital ID
• Any other recognised Proof/Evidence of Age/Identity or Photo Card

All Acceptable ID must be written in English, or if not written in English then accompanied by an official English translation. For a foreign Driver Licence not written in English, an International Driver Permit issued in the foreign country of origin (and including a photo of the licence holder and translation) should be presented with the Foreign Driver Licence. 

GETTING TO THE VENUE

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO CATCH PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO GET TO & FROM THE SHOW.

Visit Transport NSW to plan your trip and Live Traffic Sydney for regular updates.

• Train: the nearest stations are St James, Martin Place or Circular Quay

• Ferry: accessible via Circular Quay

• Bus: for a full list of timetables, maps and trip planning visit http://www.transportnsw.info

There is expected to be a lot of people in the vicinity including additional foot traffic due to nearby St Patrick’s Day Parade – please expect delays and plan for additional travel time.

Road Closures
Roads approaching The Domain including parts of Art Gallery Road, St Mary’s Road, Prince Albert Road, Macquarie Street, St James Road and College Street will be busy ahead of and after the show. If you are planning on driving, allow additional travel time and expect delays.

Roads around The Domain will close while the concert is underway to allow for crowds to safely arrive and leave the area. Motorists should avoid driving through the area at the end of the event and consider alternate routes.

• From 7:00pm until midnight: Art Gallery Road at Hospital Road and Art Gallery Road at Art Gallery will be closed.

• From approximately 9:45pm until midnight: sections of St Mary’s Road, Prince Albert Road, Macquarie Street, St James Road, College Street and St Mary’s Road will close to allow for crowds to safely leave the area.

For the latest traffic information visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.

A vehicle drop off zone will be in place on Hospital Road.

Parking Restrictions
The Domain Car Park (operated by Wilson Parking) is expected to reach capacity early. For prices visit their website.

There are various commercial car parks nearby, but these are also expected to be in high demand.

Attendees planning on driving to and from the event are strongly encouraged to arrive early or consider parking outside the city and continuing their trip by public transport.

A designated drop off area will be located on Hospital Road.

Drop Off Zone
A Drop Off Zone will be operational on Hospital Road, however as this is expected to be subject to heavy congestion, we suggest finding alternative drop off points and utilising other modes of transport (like Public Transport) where possible.

VENUE INFO

Cloakroom
There are cloakroom facilities at this venue – they can be found to the left of the box office near the entry point.

First Aid
If you need medical assistance during the Festival, please head to your nearest First Aid point (as shown on the Festival site map).

Red Frogs
Red Frogs will be on site and located next to the First Aid tent at the Festival (as shown on the Festival site map). 

Lost & Found
If you find something at the Festival, please take this to theCloakroom. If you lose an item at the Festival, you can visit the Cloakroom to see if it has been found and handed in.

SITE MAP

ARRIVAL AND SHOW TIMES

Please note, times are a guide only and subject to change without notice.

10:30am: Box Office Opens
11.30am: Gates Open
12:00pm: FYNCH
12:40pm: Cliffords
1:20pm: Susan O’Neill
2:10pm: Sorcha Richardson
3:05pm: Amble
4:00pm: Meg Mac
4:55pm: The Scratch
5:50pm: Kneecap
6:55pm: Matt Corby
8:00pm: The Frames
9:20pm: Dermot Kennedy
10:50pm Approximate Finish

MERCHANDISE

For those wanting to take a piece of MISNEACH home, a range of exclusive merchandise will be on offer at the festival. Want to get in early to secure your favourite item? Pre-order MISNEACH festival merch here.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY

Taking photos/videos on small hand-held cameras and smartphones is permitted, but no professional cameras with detachable lenses will be allowed into the venues. Professional cameras (deemed as cameras with removable lenses or any lens over 5cm), video and recording equipment are strictly forbidden. 

CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS AT THE SHOW

Dancing and singing are considered to be normal and reasonable behaviour at the concerts, subject to certain rules:

• No sitting on the shoulders of other patrons
• No crowd surfing
• No moshing
• No slam dancing
• No offensive language
• No anti-social behaviour