Melbourne’s best food, art and entertainment bring you an electrifying off-track atmosphere at Albert Park.
A weekend of heart-pumping, adrenaline-fuelled Formula 1 action is just around the corner with the Australian F1 Grand Prix descending upon Albert Park from 30 March to 2 April 2023.
Promising to deliver the biggest (and fastest) on-track offering ever, with an entertainment program that includes something for everyone from music lovers to families and motorsport superfans, this will be the place to be as the likes of Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz, Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez battle it out for this year’s drivers’ title.
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While there’s plenty of action around the picturesque Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, especially with new track modifications promising more speed, more overtakes, more action and more thrills, there’s also a swathe of fun things to do beyond watching the race.
The Music (M Lane)
Fans attending the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit will be entertained by some of Australia’s biggest talents, who will take the Main Stage each night.
Head in on Saturday for an electric Heineken Saturday at the FORMULA 1 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2023 main stage, with award-winning artist, Hayden James headlining the Saturday night post-track action alongside fellow Australian electronic dance groups, Crooked Colours (DJ Set) and Kinder.
With hit singles ‘Better Together’ and ‘Just Friends’ alongside a catalogue of energetic and feel-good dance music that’s collected over half a billion streams, James is coming off his biggest global headlining tour and festival run to date, including his debut at Coachella in 2022.
No strangers to the local and international festival circuits, Perth-based alternative dance trio, Crooked Colours will bring their platinum singles ‘Flow’ and ‘Do It Like You’ to Heineken® Saturday on the main stage while Sydney’s sister duo, Kinder will round out the electrifying line-up with their high energy, hybrid DJ/vocal live show and party anthems, including their recent Triple J Like a Version rendition of Nelly Furtado’s ‘Say It Right’.
“I’m a massive fan of the F1 and so pumped to head to Melbourne for the race. Catch me at the main stage on Heineken Saturday for a bloody great time,” says Hayden James.
The main stage will also feature The Jungle Giants (Friday) and Birds of Tokyo (Sunday).
Free for everyone with a Park Pass (GA), Grandstand Ticket or Hospitality Experience, the Main Stage will be the place to be after the racing wraps up every day.
Heineken’s Player 0.0
The good humans over at Heineken® has launched an integrated gaming initiative with Player 0.0 which you’ll find in the M Lane precinct.
Player 0.0 is a national Sim Racing tournament that created with two-time F1 World Champion and avid gamer, Max Verstappen. Seeking to unite Aussie F1® fans through their shared love of the sport, Heartbreak High actor, Josh Heuston and gaming queen, Stephanie ‘Hex’ Bendixsen are also behind the initiative that invites Aussies to race around a virtual F1® racetrack.
The launch of Heineken®’s Australian Player 0.0 coincides with research from the brand that has revealed the different fan groups that have formed following the surge in popularity in Formula 1 in recent years. Because so many new Aussies have become fans of the sport in the last four years alone – 35% being male and a whopping 65% female – a shared love for F1® has also brought many Aussies closer together.
For more information, visit www.heinekenf1.com.au.
Fan Zone
The Fan Zone is the ultimate place to immerse yourself in the world of Formula 1®. Home to the world-famous Melbourne Walk and the Fan Forum Stage, this area should be number one on your Albert Park bucket list.
Here you will find a range of merchandise outlets, contemporary food and drink options, car displays and some of our biggest brand activations to keep even the most die-hard motorsport fans happy.
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The Green
Located alongside the high-speed section of the circuit, The Green provides activities the whole family can enjoy and is only a short walk across the water bridge. The precinct features the highly-sought after car displays from car clubs nationwide.
Be prepared for a sensory overload in The Super Mario Bros. Movie Family Zone, with carnival-style rides, RC cars, sports activities and puppies (yes, puppies) set to keep the kids busy all weekend long.
Beaurepaires Legends Lane
Beaurepaires Legends Lane has transformed in 2023 and is a must-visit destination for anyone attending this year’s Grand Prix™.
With a blend of cultural experiences and vintage vehicles, motorsport fans will be transported back in time with a celebration of racing history headlined by Shannon’s Historic Demonstration.
You’re never far from the action at Legends Lane, with a range of food and drink options complementing our roving entertainment schedule and brand activations.
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Motorsport Central
Motorsport Central is the place to get up close and personal with the cars and the next generation of motorsport superstars at Albert Park.
Not only will there be unrivalled access to the back of the Supercars garages, in a world-first and only possible at the FORMULA 1 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2023, fans will also be able to access the Formula 2® and Formula 3® paddocks.
Feel what it’s like to be right in the heart of the action.
Melbourne Walk
Have you ever wanted a selfie with Oscar Piastri or an autograph from Charles Leclerc? Melbourne Walk is the place.
The world-famous Melbourne Walk is the best place to get up close and personal with your favourite Formula 1® racing heroes as they arrive and leave for the day.
All fans have access to the drivers and team personnel as they walk to the F1® Paddock daily.
Plus, Free Tram Travel
Fans making their way to the FORMULA 1 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2023 will enjoy faster travel to the event than ever, with free tram travel for ticketholders and an increased taxi fleet of 800 cabs.
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) has worked closely with Yarra Trams and event taxi provider 13cabs to increase frequency of services and reduce wait times for what is expected to be the largest crowd in the Albert Park event’s history.
Public transport is the easiest way to travel to the circuit, with free tram services for ticket holders on event days running from Southern Cross Station for Gates 1, 2 and 3, and from Flinders Street Station for Gates 5, 8 and 9. Both stations will have Yarra Trams ambassadors on site to help fans find their way to the event.
Throughout the weekend, trams will run every 1-2 minutes during peak times, and racegoers are encouraged to plan their journey on the PTV website.
Head here to find out more and snag yourself some tickets for the event this weekend.
