Accessibility
Event: M/FW 26: CULT STATUS RUNWAY - 9.00pm
General information
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible by wheelchair
Accessibility Concierge
An Accessibility Concierge will be available to assist guests to navigate and enjoy the event. At M/FW runways, locate the Accessibility Concierge next to the ticketing desk or ask one of our many onsite staff and volunteers.
Accessibility Seating
Accessible seating available and can be booked via ticketing platform.
Accessible Toilet
An accessible toilet is available at this event.
Assistive Listening Systems Available on Request
Hearing loops or assistive listening systems can be requested up to two weeks pre-event by emailing mfwticketing@melbourne.vic.gov.au.
Quiet Area or Sensory Map
A quiet area is available to help reduce sensory stimulation during the event. Where a dedicated quiet area cannot be provided a sensory map may be provided with your ticket to help you locate low-stimulation areas during the event. Please speak with the Accessibility Concierge or to a member of staff if you need help finding or using either service.
Companion Cards & Companions
If you have a Companion Card, you qualify for a complimentary second ticket to bring a companion. Please enter the access code “COMPANIONCARD” in the “Access Code” box at the top of the ticketing page of your selected event to reveal accessible ticket pricing. If you require a companion to access the event but do not have a Companion Card, we still encourage you to select Companion Card ticketing. M/FW understands that not all patrons who require assistance to attend events have Companion Cards and therefore our accessible ticketing options are available to all those who require it.
Gender Neutral Toilets
This event has gender neutral toilets available.
Language No Barrier
For this event, audiences can understand and engage with the event without a comprehensive understanding of the English language.
Open Captioning
This event will have on screen text descriptions that communicate dialogue, identify speakers and describe other relevant sounds.
Seat Dimensions
Front Row (A) and Row B Chairs – 400mm W x 440mm D x 820mm H Row C and Row D Stools – 470mm W x 465mm D x 960mm H
Social Stories
As a commitment to inclusion and accessibility, we have created these social stories to support you to prepare for what you will see, hear and do at M/FW. Please see the link below: mfw-cms.test.melbourne.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MFW26-Runways-Social-Story.pdf
Getting There: Public transport
Train – State Library Station is located under Swanston Street, Melbourne, between La Trobe Street and Franklin Street. There are 2 station entrances/exits: one on Swanston Street, at the corner of La Trobe Street, and one on Franklin Street, at the corner of Swanston Street. The State Library Station Swanston Street concourse is also connected to Melbourne Central Station for changing between Metro Tunnel and City Loop services only. Melbourne Central Station is directly opposite the Library’s Swanston Street entrance. Country travellers can transfer to metropolitan trains at Southern Cross or North Melbourne stations. Tram – #10 tram routes take you directly to our entrances on Swanston Street and La Trobe Street. Bus – the nearest stops are in Lonsdale, Russell and Exhibition street
Getting There: Parking
Melbourne Central Car Park – 300 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne: 280m walk QV Melbourne Car Park, 200 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, 450m walk
Getting There: Additional Accessibility Information
3x 2-hour parking spaces for people with a disability permit on La Trobe Street, outside the State Library Conference Centre. 4x 2-hour parking spaces for people with a disability permit on Little Lonsdale Street, between Swanston and Russell streets, outside the Wheeler Centre.