How do I buy tickets to a gig?
You can buy tickets:
By phone – call Oztix on 1300 762 545 and buy them with your credit card
Online – click the ‘Buy Tickets’ link on the event listing
In person – purchase tickets at the door on event night *subject to availability
How do I collect my tickets?
If you purchased your tickets by phone, you’ll be on the ‘Manning Bar Pre-Sales’ list at the door.
If you purchased them online, it will depend on where you purchased them from and the ticket collection option you selected. (Check your online receipt.)
If you bought them in person, you’ll either get a ticket or be added to the ‘Manning Bar Pre Sales’ list at the front door.
How do I get USU Rewards ticket pricing?
You can receieve Access Rewards ticket pricing to any gigs at Manning Bar by being a USU Access Rewards member. This entitles you to USU membership, on-and-off campus discounts at a range of retail outlets across Sydney, access to clubs and societies and student leadership roles.
What is BF?
BF stands for Booking Fee. This is an additional cost for all pre-sale tickets including those bought from Oztix.
Interested in working at Manning Bar?
Do you have at least 6 months’ experience taking food orders, making mixed drinks and pouring lots of beer in a bar or hotel? We regularly have casual bar roles available so please check out our Work For Us page to find out more and apply.
Is Manning Bar non smoking?
As the University is smoke free, smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas and cigarettes are not sold at the venue or anywhere on campus.
What happens if I lose my ticket?
Once you’ve collected your ticket, it’s your responsibility. We can’t replace a lost ticket, no matter how you bought it. Treat your tickets like cash – they’re not replaceable.
Can I bring recording devices like audio, tape, camera or film into Manning Bar?
No. Anyone using a recording device will be asked to leave, and the device may also be confiscated.
How loud are the shows?
Shows vary in volume. We recommend you use caution and common sense to protect your hearing. You can buy a pack of earplugs for $1 at the bar.
Does Manning Bar have wheelchair access?
Yes. Please ask one of our staff for help when you arrive, or call 02 9563 6006 to discuss any special requirements.
ID and Licensing
Photo ID is required at all 18+ events
License: All shows at Manning Bar are 18+ unless otherwise specified
Behaviour and Intoxication
No intoxication, illegal activity, moshing or other dangerous/antisocial behaviour will be tolerated. Management reserves the right to refuse entry.
Manning is situated in the University of Sydney. Please respect this unique environment.
Personal Information
The personal information we request from you is used to process your ticket(s) or to provide you with special offers or information. In the event of a postponed or cancelled event, Manning Bar will endeavour to make contact with you. Your personal information is not supplied to any third party.