All FOFO events are seated events, so if you plan to bring a bag, it must be small enough to fit under your chair or by your feet. Bags and backpacks larger than A3 (approx. 40cm x 30cm) are strictly prohibited.

Please bring with you:

• Your ticket (or reference email)
• Valid photo ID and any associated concession cards
• Sealed water or empty reusable water bottle [No glass will be allowed] – There will be free drinking water refill stations
• Clothes to suit the weather / rain poncho
• A small lap blanket
• A cushion for added comfort, especially if you are seated in The Steps seating area

Please DO NOT bring with you:

• Chairs, rugs or eskies
• Glass (this includes bottles and food containers) or aluminium cans
• Prams or Pushers – they will not permitted in The Lawn, The Garden and The Steps areas. A pram park is available on site.
• Drones, remote control aircraft / cars
• Professional cameras & audio recording devices
• Selfie Sticks
• Umbrellas
• Alcohol or illicit substances
• Weapons and knives
• Fireworks, flares, sparklers
• Flasks/thermoses

Gates for all FOFO evening concerts will open at 6pm

Concerts will proceed rain or shine. In the instance of very wet or windy weather, performances may be delayed / postponed or cancelled if it is no longer safe for our patrons, performers and staff.

No refunds are available due to weather, except in the event of a cancellation.

Patrons are encouraged to bring a poncho if inclement weather is expected, umbrellas are not permitted.

This is a fully catered venue with a range of bar and food options. Food will be available from 6pm when gates open.
Free drinking water will be available in the venue and patrons may bring in empty plastic bottles for this purpose.
You may bring a small quantity of your own food/snacks and SEALED plastic bottles of water. These must be able to fit within your bag or backpack. Please note flasks and thermoses are not permitted.

Please note that because the Adelaide Showground is a licensed venue, patrons are unable to take alcohol from the site at the end of the night.

Cloakroom facilities will not be available. Prohibited items will not be permitted within the event, so if in doubt leave it in the car or at home.

No, FOFO will be a cashless event.

Yes FOFO is an all ages festival.
Infants under two are free. Children aged 2-14 (inclusive) must purchase a child price ticket, and must be accompanied by an adult seated in an adjacent seat.
Pram parking and baby change room facilities will be available.

Yes, however smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas.

FOFO is an event for everyone.

FOFO is located at the Main Arena at the Adelaide Showground, and the terrain consists of a combination of mostly flat grass, paved areas and gravel. People who use wheelchairs are advised to use a wheelchair with large wheels if possible.

A dedicated drop off zone for patrons requiring mobility assistance will be clearly located at the Main Entrance (Rose Terrace). A fleet of people moving golf buggy’s will provide a free service from the main entrance to the main arena. Pre-booking is not required.

Accessible features at Fofo include:

• Accessible toilets
• Bars with accessible counters
• Flat, clear access to food vendors’ stalls
• Optional elevated viewing platform for wheelchair users and a companion
• Certified assistance animals are welcome at FOFO

If you are attending a show at FOFO and have access requirements, you can contact our friendly box office team at at aso@aso.com.au or call 08 8233 6233 to help plan your visit.

To book accessible seating and available seating options, please contact our box office at aso@aso.com.au or call 08 8233 6233

FOFO is a participant of the National Companion Card scheme, offering patrons holding a current companion card a second ticket for their accompanying companion at no charge.
There is a limit of one companion pass issued per customer on a daily basis.
Companion Card bookings can be booked online.
Please bring your Companion Card with you to FOFO .

Certified Assistance animals are allowed onto the event site.

To help us support you and your Assistant animal onsite, you must submit a Registration Form.
Note that we require a copy of the document showing your Proof of Assistance Animal Training or Public Access Test Pass.

In every instance, if a Festival of Orchestra event is cancelled, ticket holders will receive communication from the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra or relevant ticketing agency to confirm cancellation arrangements. In accordance with Australian Consumer Law, refunds will be offered wherever a concert or event has been cancelled.

No refunds will be available due to weather, except in the case of an event cancellation