Concert Seating: This is an unseated outdoor concert with limited shade. Bring a hat. Don’t forget to bring a picnic rug and/or low beach chair for seating. Please note that in order for everyone has a clear view, guests with high backed chairs will be asked to sit toward the back. The concert area is slightly sloped and has uneven ground surfaces. Gates open at 4:15pm.

Mobile reception & Wifi: As a rural property, there is limited mobile reception at Lanyon Homestead and sometimes the wi-fi can be unreliable. If you are meeting friends or family, pre-arrange your meeting spot (like the Homestead Cafe) before arriving.

Food and drinks: BYO picnic or add a Plowman's Board to your booking. Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) can be purchased at the event bar. No BYO alcohol. Please take all your rubbish home for disposal.

Children: This is a family-friendly concert and we welcome children of all ages. BUT children must be supervised by their parents and carers. A kids play area will be available nearby the concert space for children to play lawn games within viewing distance of the concert. Please note that Lanyon Homestead is located by the Murrumbidgee River and we are surrounded by paddocks and open spaces with uneven ground, livestock and wildlife.

Getting here by car: Free car parking is available onsite. The driveway entrance is on Tharwa Drive, approximately 250m south of Banks. The driveway is unsealed and limited to 40km/hr. Please reduce your speed around other vehicles, people and livestock.

Getting here by public transport: There is no direct public transport to Lanyon Homestead. Public buses go to Lanyon Marketplace in Calwell. You can then catch a taxi or Uber to Lanyon Homestead.

Need a ride? Visitors with low mobility can ride in the people-mover from the carpark to the concert ground. The shuttle will operate in a loop between the carpark from 4:15pm - 5:15pm and again at 6:45pm - 7:15pm at the conclusion of the concert.

Rain or Shine: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable enclosed shoes. Bring a hat and sunscreen, and rainproof clothing if necessary. If severe or dangerous weather is expected, we will postpone the event.

Leave only footsteps & take your rubbish home: ACT City Services doesn't make it to Lanyon Homestead. This means all rubbish has to be especially trucked out. Help reduce the environmental impact of the event by taking your rubbish home.

Help look after our site: Lanyon Homestead is a heritage site. Please be mindful of historic plantings, gardens and buildings. Take care when walking through the property as there are uneven surfaces in the gardens, paths and homestead.

Pets and Service Dogs: Please note that no pets, with the exception of special service dogs (ie guide dogs), are permitted on site at Lanyon Homestead. The property includes paddocks with livestock and is surrounded by working farms.

Have fun: Most importantly, we hope you enjoy your day at Lanyon Homestead.

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