Arts Centre Melbourne
About
Be guided by its colourful spire to this exceptional venue where world-class companies and artists regularly perform. Its proximity to the CBD and public transport makes it the ideal venue for city workers and suburbanites alike. Enjoy the convenience of a range of dining options before settling in for a performance to remember in the sumptuous Hamer Hall or the more intimate Playhouse.
The Arts Centre Melbourne website features detailed information on accessibility and venue access and their COVID Safe & Wellbeing Plan.
Accessibility & Safety
Victorian Opera is committed to producing opera and musical theatre for everyone.
Accessibility Bookings
- Online via Arts Centre Melbourne website.
- By phone on 1300 182 183. Arts Centre Melbourne Contact Centre accepts relay service calls.
- In person just prior to a performance. The Theatres Building box office is open 90 minutes before an event begins, and Hamer Hall box office is open 45 minutes before an event begins.
Find out more here.
Arts Centre Melbourne buildings
Arts Centre Melbourne also offer a range of access services and amenities, such as:
- Free wheelchair loans to assist you with travel throughout our buildings.
- An Assistive Hearing system is available in our major venues (State Theatre, Playhouse, Fairfax Studio, Hamer Hall and Sidney Myer Music Bowl).
- Assistance Animals are welcome in all areas of Arts Centre Melbourne and water bowls are available on request.
- There are accessible toilets in all three of our buildings.
- A Changing Places is located on Level 3 of Hamer Hall.
Parking
Open 24 hours a day, the Arts Centre Melbourne car park entrance is accessible from 4 Sturt Street. The Arts Centre Melbourne car park is located just minutes from the theatres, NGV, and central Melbourne. Current rates can be found on the Arts Centre Melbourne website.
In the interests of visitors safety, Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park is now a cash-free facility. Please ensure you have a valid credit or debit card to pay for your parking.
The car park entry is located at 4 Sturt Street (corner of Sturt St and Kavanagh St), Southbank. Entry to the carpark is via Kavanagh Street only.
Accessible Parking
Arts Centre Melbourne have a number of clearly marked accessible parking bays available. Please display your valid Parking Permit for people with disability. Should you need assistance gaining access to St Kilda Rd car park when the Theatres Building is closed, please call our Security team on 9281 8316.
Public Transport
Train – Get off at Flinders Street Station in the Melbourne CBD and walk for a few minutes along St Kilda Road, over Princes Bridge and the Yarra River.
Tram – Trams that stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne, ‘Arts Precinct’ stop number 14: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72.
Seating Details
SEATING MAPS AND INFORMATION
There are two sections to select from in the venue. They are the Stalls and Circle.
Getting There
Address
Theatres Building
100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004
The Box Office is located in Smorgon Plaza and opens pens 90 minutes before the show.
Parking
Open 24 hours a day, the Arts Centre Melbourne car park entrance is accessible from 4 Sturt Street. The Arts Centre Melbourne car park is located just minutes from the theatres, NGV, and central Melbourne. Current rates can be found on the Arts Centre Melbourne website. In the interests of visitors safety, Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park is now a cash-free facility. Please ensure you have a valid credit or debit card to pay for your parking.
Public Transport
Train
Get off at Flinders Street Station in the Melbourne CBD and walk for a few minutes along St Kilda Road, over Princes Bridge and the Yarra River.
Tram
Trams that stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne, ‘Arts Precinct’ stop number 14: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72.
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