The Capitol
113 Swanston St
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
With its spectacularly ornate Chicago-gothic style, The Capitol is one of Melbourne’s most beloved architectural icons. With RMIT’s state-of-the-art refurbishment it has been transformed into a contemporary centre for the cultural and education industries, with a variety of flexible spaces available to innovate and enjoy.
Venue Address
113 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Enter via Capitol Arcade, opposite Melbourne Town Hall
Box Office
This Box Office is open one (1) hour before the first screening until fifteen (15) minutes after the final screening commences. All MIFF box offices are cashless so only EFTPOS and credit card are accepted. Cash is not accepted.
The Box Office is located in the foyer, accessible via a set of stairs from the Swanston St entrance or via the lift in the Capitol Arcade to Level 1.
- The Capitol Theatre is located in close vicinity to Flinders Street Train Station and is serviced by both Swanston Street and Collins Street trams. Go to ptv.vic.gov.au for public transport information.
- Level access tram stops nearby are Stop 13 Flinders Street Station, Stop 11 Collins Street (Swanston St/Collins St) for trams 1, 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72, Stop 6 Swanston Street for trams 86 and 96
Parking
- Secure Parking is proud to be a partner of the Melbourne International Film Festival. They are offering all MIFF filmgoers discounted parking at selected car parks. The closest Secure Parking to the Capitol is 300 Flinders St. For more information about how to redeem the discount, please visit https://www.secureparking.com.au/en-au/offers-and-events/miff
- There are designated on-street Accessible Parking Bays available at the following locations:
-Flinders St between Elizabeth St and Swanston St
-Flinders Lane between Elizabeth St and Swanston St
Little Collins St between Russell St and Elizabeth St
- For more information about accessible parking in the city, please visit https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/parking-and-transport/parking/Pages/parking-for-people-with-disabilities.aspx
- The best spot for drop off and pick-ups is either on Collins Street or Little Collins Street.
- Level access tram stops nearby are Stop 13 Flinders Street Station, Stop 11 Collins Street (Swanston St/Collins St) for trams 1, 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72, Stop 6 Swanston Street for trams 86 and 96
Venue Access
- The entrance to the venue is from Swanston St into the Capitol Arcade and up a staircase into the foyer.
- There is an alternative entrance to the Capitol Arcade from Little Collins Street through Carson Place and then onto Howie Place, heading towards Swanston St.
- For step-free access, enter The Capitol Arcade from Swanston Street or Howie Place. Halfway through the arcade there is 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.
Cinema Seating
- Step-free seating can be accessed from foyer level for spaces at the front of the cinema, or from the Salon level for spaces in the middle of the cinema.
- The Capitol Theatre has eight accessible spaces, accompanied by companion seats. Four of these spaces are accessible from the Foyer level. The remaining four spaces are accessible from the Salon level (Level 3) via the lift.
- Please refer to the How to Book Your Tickets section to book a wheelchair accessible space. Please ask a MIFF FOH staff member for assistance when you arrive at the venue.
Hearing Loop
- The venue is equipped with a hearing loop throughout the building. Please refer to the How to Book Your Tickets section if you require the use of the hearing loop. Please ask a MIFF FOH staff member for assistance when you arrive at the venue.
Bathrooms
- There are bathrooms available on both the foyer level and the upper Salon foyer level.
- There is a gender-neutral accessible bathroom on the foyer level.
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
With its spectacularly ornate Chicago-gothic style, The Capitol is one of Melbourne’s most beloved architectural icons. With RMIT’s state-of-the-art refurbishment it has been transformed into a contemporary centre for the cultural and education industries, with a variety of flexible spaces available to innovate and enjoy.
Venue Address
113 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Enter via Capitol Arcade, opposite Melbourne Town Hall
Box Office
This Box Office is open one (1) hour before the first screening until fifteen (15) minutes after the final screening commences. All MIFF box offices are cashless so only EFTPOS and credit card are accepted. Cash is not accepted.
The Box Office is located in the foyer, accessible via a set of stairs from the Swanston St entrance or via the lift in the Capitol Arcade to Level 1.
Transport Information
Public Transport- The Capitol Theatre is located in close vicinity to Flinders Street Train Station and is serviced by both Swanston Street and Collins Street trams. Go to ptv.vic.gov.au for public transport information.
- Level access tram stops nearby are Stop 13 Flinders Street Station, Stop 11 Collins Street (Swanston St/Collins St) for trams 1, 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72, Stop 6 Swanston Street for trams 86 and 96
Parking
- Secure Parking is proud to be a partner of the Melbourne International Film Festival. They are offering all MIFF filmgoers discounted parking at selected car parks. The closest Secure Parking to the Capitol is 300 Flinders St. For more information about how to redeem the discount, please visit https://www.secureparking.com.au/en-au/offers-and-events/miff
- There are designated on-street Accessible Parking Bays available at the following locations:
-Flinders St between Elizabeth St and Swanston St
-Flinders Lane between Elizabeth St and Swanston St
Little Collins St between Russell St and Elizabeth St
- For more information about accessible parking in the city, please visit https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/parking-and-transport/parking/Pages/parking-for-people-with-disabilities.aspx
- The best spot for drop off and pick-ups is either on Collins Street or Little Collins Street.
Accessibility Information
Public Transport- Level access tram stops nearby are Stop 13 Flinders Street Station, Stop 11 Collins Street (Swanston St/Collins St) for trams 1, 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72, Stop 6 Swanston Street for trams 86 and 96
Venue Access
- The entrance to the venue is from Swanston St into the Capitol Arcade and up a staircase into the foyer.
- There is an alternative entrance to the Capitol Arcade from Little Collins Street through Carson Place and then onto Howie Place, heading towards Swanston St.
- For step-free access, enter The Capitol Arcade from Swanston Street or Howie Place. Halfway through the arcade there is 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.
Cinema Seating
- Step-free seating can be accessed from foyer level for spaces at the front of the cinema, or from the Salon level for spaces in the middle of the cinema.
- The Capitol Theatre has eight accessible spaces, accompanied by companion seats. Four of these spaces are accessible from the Foyer level. The remaining four spaces are accessible from the Salon level (Level 3) via the lift.
- Please refer to the How to Book Your Tickets section to book a wheelchair accessible space. Please ask a MIFF FOH staff member for assistance when you arrive at the venue.
Hearing Loop
- The venue is equipped with a hearing loop throughout the building. Please refer to the How to Book Your Tickets section if you require the use of the hearing loop. Please ask a MIFF FOH staff member for assistance when you arrive at the venue.
Bathrooms
- There are bathrooms available on both the foyer level and the upper Salon foyer level.
- There is a gender-neutral accessible bathroom on the foyer level.