Level Up at The Levee isn’t complete without some tasty burgers, pizza, bento or one of the many delicious cuisines close by. Check out the options below offering delivery or pick up/takeaway options. Click here for food options at this event.

Change Tents are located outside Lifeline Maitland.

Having a wardrobe malfunction? So keen you’ve brought more than one cosplay? We’ve provided a space for you to fix up your costumes. Please note the Change Tent Etiquette and Conditions before entering.

Yes, there is an event information tent near the doorway to Maitland Central (Kmart shopping centre).

This is your one stop shop for all you Level Up questions as well as optional wristbands for parents and kids. Get directions to some of the best eats The Levee has to offer, complete our event survey and sign up to our newsletter The Levee Life.

Security personnel are onsite to help you. They will be wearing hi-vis vests marked ‘Security Worx’. Event staff are also here to help. They will be wearing hi-vis vest marked ‘Maitland City Council’.

Public toilets are located at The Riverlink (across from Acacia Dining) and inside Maitland Central (Kmart shopping centre).

• This is a family friendly event in a public place, revealing costumes are not encouraged 

• Photography and videography will be taking place during this event. If you do not wish to be photographed please contact event staff. 

• Persons under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Parents or guardians are encouraged to visit the orange information in front of Maitland Central entrance to receive an identification wrist band for their children. 

• This event takes place in an alcohol-free zone. Consumption of alcohol is not allowed at Level Up at The Levee 

• If requested by Council staff you must present bags for inspection and remove face coverings for identification. 

• Security will be operating during the entirety of the event. 

• Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. Harassment is unwelcome conduct that can make a person feel offended, humiliated or intimidated in regard to their age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race or religion. 

• If you experience any behaviour that has made you uncomfortable or if you witness the same happening to someone else, please locate your nearest security, Event staff (wearing high-vis Maitland City Council vest) or attend the orange information stand located near the entry to Maitland Central. 

• If you would like your picture taken with anyone, including those in cosplay or dressed in character at the event, especially another attendee, always ask permission first and respect their right to say no.  

• Persons must be respectful of our neighbours during and when leaving the event. 

• Persons must adhere to the instructions of the event organisers, security and the police. 

• In the event of an emergency, patrons must follow the instructions of authorised and emergency services personnel. 

• Organisers have the right to remove any persons not adhering to the conditions of entry. 

• A range of items are prohibited from being brought into the event. This includes Illegal weapons, alcohol, illicit drugs, open drinks, flammable materials and aerosol cans. 

• Imitation weapons that look identical to a real weapon are not allowed to be brought to the event. Security have the right to inspect imitation weapons prior to entry to the event site. 

• Play or simulated fighting is not allowed at this event. 

• Failure to comply with any conditions of entry will result in the removal of offending persons. 

By entering the Level Up at The Levee Cosplay Competitions you agree to our Terms and Conditions.