Arts Centre Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne is located at 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004.

Tram

The closest train station is Flinders Street Station.

Exit the station onto Swanston Street, turn your back on the city and walk across Princes Bridge.

Train
The tram routes that stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne are: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. This stop is number 14 – “Arts Precinct ”.

Bike
Bicycle lanes run north and south along St Kilda Road.

Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park

The Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park entry and exit is via Kavanagh Street or Southbank Boulevard. Works continue throughout the Southbank precinct. Please ensure you plan ahead and allow additional time to reach the venue and be seated by the start time. If you arrive after the start time, you may not be admitted until a suitable break.

Our car park is a cash-free facility, so please make sure you have a valid credit or debit card before entering.

All cars exiting the Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park onto Southbank Boulevard must turn left.

Find out more about the Arts Centre Melbourne car park.

Street Parking

There is extremely limited street parking around all three venues, including several accessible car parks. These spaces cannot be reserved, and time limits may apply.

Arts Centre Melbourne has three buildings – the Theatres Building, Hamer Hall and Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

The Theatres Building (the building with the spire) has two main entry points – the main front doors on St Kilda Rd and via the Arts Centre Melbourne carpark. All levels in the building can be reached via stairs or lift. There are also escalators between level 6 (street level) and level 5 (the main foyer and the level you enter from the carpark).

Hamer Hall (the big round building on the banks of the Yarra) has one main entry point – the main front doors on St Kilda Rd. These doors can be reached without stairs via St Kilda Rd, or via an outdoor lift between Southbank Promenade and St Kilda Rd (just before the base of the Princes Bridge). All levels in the venue can be reached via stairs or lift, and there are escalators between levels 6 and 2.

All of Meat Market’s venue spaces are accessible and D.D.A. compliant. While our spaces are D.D.A. compliant, areas with cobblestone floors can be slightly bumpy due to their uneven surface.

All levels of Arts Centre Melbourne’s Theatres Building and Hamer Hall are wheelchair accessible. The Channel (located on the Yarra River side of Hamer Hall) is also wheelchair accessible. Both levels of the Arts Centre Melbourne car park are wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking bays are available on both levels.

Wheelchair spaces are available at all events, subject to availability. Bookings can be made online or via phone, 1300 182 183.

Complimentary Wheelchairs

Visitors can book a wheelchair to use for the duration of their visit to assist with travel throughout Arts Centre Melbourne buildings. This service is available free of charge. Please contact Arts Centre Melbourne directly at 1300 182 183 or [email protected]. These wheelchairs cannot be taken offsite.

An Assistive Hearing system is available in Arts Centre Melbourne's major venues (State Theatre, Playhouse, Fairfax Studio, Hamer Hall and Sidney Myer Music Bowl). Devices that allow access to this Loop – neck loops for people with hearing aids, or standard headphones for people without hearing aids – are available free of charge for use during events, meetings or guided tours. You will be asked to leave a drivers licence, or similar identity card, for the duration of the loan. Please contact Arts Centre Melbourne at 1300 182 183 for more information

Assistance Animals are welcome in all areas of Arts Centre Melbourne and water bowls are available on request.

Please be aware that the venue can be a noisy and busy environment, so you may want to consider the use of an alternative aid when attending a show.

Meat Market does not have a dedicated quiet space. During the show, the foyers are quiet, well-lit and have seating available. There are aisle seats available for booking in case a quick exit is required.

Orchestra Victoria currently has soft, in-ear earplugs available for patrons upon request. Ask a Front of House staff member for assistance.

Please call our customer experience team on 9694 3607 or email [email protected] for assistance booking.

In the Theatres Building (the building with the spire), there are accessible toilets on:

• Level 3 opposite the lifts (two levels below street and the same level as the Fairfax, the Playhouse Stalls and the State Theatre Stalls)
• Level 5 at the entrance to the Playhouse next to the cafe (one level below street in the main foyer)
• Level 6 behind the Australian Music Vault and near Doors 9 and 10 of the State Theatre (street level)
• Level 8 next to The Pavilion (two levels above street)

In Hamer Hall (the big round building on the banks of the Yarra), there are accessible toilets on:

• Level 2 near Door 2 (three levels below street, or Stalls level)
• Level 3 opposite the Truscott Lounge (two levels below street, or Circle level)
• Level 5 near Door 5 (one level below street)
• Level 6 near Door 8 (street level)
• Level 7 near Door 9 (one level above street)

In the Channel (located on the river side of Hamer Hall), there are:

• Three gender neutral toilets
• One wheelchair accessible toilet

A Changing Place toilet facility is located on Level 3 of Hamer Hall near the south lift. It is designed for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. It has a full-sized changing table, hoist system, toilet and basin.

For more information please visit Arts Centre Melbourne's website

Orchestra Victoria and Arts Centre Melbourne supports the National Companion Card scheme. For more information about the Companion Card, visit companioncard.vic.gov.au. To book tickets using your Companion Card, please phone Arts Centre Melbourne at 1300 182 183.

For specific seating information, including seating maps, for each of Arts Centre Melbourne's venues, please visit their website here.

It is strictly prohibited to take photos or audio/video recordings during any performance by Orchestra Victoria. Photography is permitted during curtain call.

Mobile phones must be turned off prior to a performance.

Drinks and snacks are available to purchase from the theatre bars. Our bars open when doors open, approximately 1 hour prior to the performance start time.

Outdoor food and drinks is not permitted.

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