The Capitol
Originally built in 1924, and reopened in 2019, The Capitol has a spectacular architectural and cinematic history, and is recognised as a true Melbourne icon.
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Accessibility
Accessible toilets available
Wheelchair accessible amenities are located on the Foyer level. Facilities include a baby change area.
Assistive Listening
The Capitol is equipped with a hearing loop throughout the building. Please ask our front of house staff for assistance if required.
Wheelchair accessible
Entrances: Enter The Capitol Arcade from Swanston Street or Howie Place. Halfway through the arcade there’s a lift (between the jeweller and the dry cleaner). Take the lift up to The Capitol’s Foyer level. From the Foyer, a separate lift provides access to the Theatre, Salon and Lounge levels inside The Capitol.
Wheelchair accessible
Seating: The Capitol Theatre has eight accessible spaces, accompanied by eight companion seats. Please ask our front of house staff for directions or to accompany you to one of these spaces if assistance is required.
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Getting here
Tram
Stop 6: Town Hall & Collins St – Routes 11, 12, 48, 109
Stop 11: Collins St & Swanston St – Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72
Train
The Capitol is an approximately five-minute walk from Flinders Street Train Station or Melbourne Central Station.
Some metered and/or timed parking spaces are located on Russell, Exhibition and surrounding streets. There are also several nearby car parks, including Federation Square car park.