The Capitol is available to hire for screenings, performances, talks, conferences, festivals, meetings and private events.
If you are interested in enquiring in one of our venues for your event, we kindly ask you to use the online venues enquiry form for
The Capitol’s Candy Bar is located in the Foyer and an additional Wine Bar is located in the Salon. Both bars serve a selection of soft drinks, coffee, confectionary, light snacks, wine and beer.
The Mahony Group are available to cater events and functions at The Capitol. Please contact us to discuss your event bookings.
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.
There are a number of accessible parking spaces located on Little Collins and surrounding streets. Parking is also available at a number of nearby car parks, including Fed Square car park, which has accessible car spaces on each level.
Contact venues staff for short term loading and unloading information.
Wheelchair accessible amenities are located on the Foyer level. Facilities include a baby change area.
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 our front of house staff for directions or to accompany you to one of these spaces if assistance is required.
The Capitol is equipped with a hearing loop throughout the building. Please ask our front of house staff for assistance if required.
Originally built in 1924, and reopened in 2019, The Capitol has a spectacular architectural and cinematic history, and is recognised as a true Melbourne icon.
Discover the rich history of The Capitol, tracing its roots from the original 1924 design to RMIT's meticulous restoration that seamlessly blends historical charm with modern upgrades.
Find out more about venue accessibility, how to contact us and the best way to get to The Capitol.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.