Accessibility

Event: Newkind Social Justice Conference 2022

General information

Travel instructions

Nearest accessible train station: The Capitol is an approximately five-minute walk from Flinders Street Station or Melbourne Central Station. Nearest accessible tram stop: Stop 6 - Town Hall & Collins Street – Routes 11, 12, 48, 109. For accessible drop-off: Via Collins Street, north side, just east of Swanston Street. Accessible parking bay and loading zone on Little Collins Street near corner of Swanston Street.

Entry instructions

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.

After entry instructions

The Capitol Theatre has eight accessible spaces, accompanied by eight 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 ask front of house staff for directions or to accompany you to one of these spaces if assistance is required.

Toilet location

Wheelchair accessible amenities are located on the Foyer level. Facilities include a baby change area.

Accessible parking

There are a number of accessible parking spaces located on Little Collins Street and surrounding streets. Parking is also available at a number of nearby car parks, including Federation Square Car Park, which has accessible car spaces on each level.