The Wheeler Centre
Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Phone:03 8660 4888
The Wheeler Centre was created in 2010 when Melbourne was officially designated a UNESCO City of Literature, recognising the city's international leadership in books, writing and ideas. In just four years, the Wheeler Centre has established itself as one of Australia's leading arts organisations, dedicated to making public conversation an art form The Wheeler Centre passionately believes in the power of ideas and conversation and we have created a hub for the literary and ideas activity that defines this city. There is no Box Office at this venue, please pre-book your tickets
Transport Information
Public Transport
The Wheeler Centre is serviced by tram stops on Swanston Street. The venue is a 5 minute walk from Melbourne Central Train Station.
Go to ptv.vic.gov.au for public transport information.
Car Parking
Pre-book your car parking and save.
Discount parking is available at Secure Parking locations throughout the CBD. Discounted prices only available by pre-booking online with Secure-A-Spot.
$20 weekday casual parking using promo code MIFFDAY19.
$7 weekday night (after 4pm) / all-day weekend parking using promo code MIFF19.
Please visit secureparking.com.au/miff2019 for more information.
Accessibility Information
Physical Access
Every effort has been made to ensure that the Wheeler Centre’s events are accessible for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility. Wheeler Centre events have unallocated seating – please contact us if you require reserved seating to accommodate your access needs.
The Wheeler Centre building is accessible by a ramp located to the right of the entrance on Little Lonsdale Street, approximately 25m along. We are happy for patrons to stay in their chair or to transfer to a seat. Please let us know when you book.
Companion Seats
If you require the assistance of a companion to access venues, please note the Wheeler Centre offers a second ticket to paid events at no cost to Companion Card holders (or similar) at the time of booking.
Hearing Loop
The Wheeler Centre operates a hearing loop in our Performance Space, which allows patrons who are wearing a hearing aid to tune in to the frequency of the venue. If you require hearing assistance at an off site event, please contact us when you book your ticket.
Parking
There are disability metered street-side parking spaces (x 2) available on the left-hand side of Little Lonsdale Street – accessible from the Swanston Street end – roughly 25 metres from the Wheeler Centre’s wheelchair access ramp.
There are three additional spaces on LaTrobe Street, outside Mr Tulk.
Ticket Booking
Should you have any access requirements, please book your tickets in advance by calling our friendly Box Office staff who will assist you. The contact number is 03 8660 4898. MIFF is also contactable through the National Relay Service on 133 667.