
Visiting National Theatre: what to know before you go
Cnr Barkly & Carlisle Streets, 3182, St Kilda, Australia
National Theatre is a theatre building in St Kilda, open since 1921, with room for about 783 people.
The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 3 dates.

Key facts
- Type of venue
- Theatre building
- Capacity
- 783
- Opened
- 1921
- Address
- Cnr Barkly & Carlisle Streets, 3182, St Kilda, Australia
- Upcoming events
- 5
National Theatre, month by month
- December 20263 dates, including Zarna Garg - The Million Dollar Excuses Tour, I'm Grand Mam and On Cinema: The Certified "Five Bags of Popcorn" Tour
- January 20271 date, including Josh Wolf: Touring Hard
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Comedy (4) and Plays & Musicals (1).
Arriving by public transport
- St Kilda railway stationTrain580 m
7 min walk
Arriving by car
3 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 430 m from the venue.
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National Theatre: practical questions
How many people fit in National Theatre?
National Theatre has a capacity of about 783; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did National Theatre open?
National Theatre opened in 1921.
What is the nearest stop to National Theatre?
St Kilda railway station (Train), 580 m away – about 7 min on foot.
Can I park near National Theatre?
Yes, 3 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 430 m away.
What kind of events does National Theatre host?
Upcoming dates by category: Comedy (4) and Plays & Musicals (1).
Which month has the most events at National Theatre?
December 2026, with 3 dates, including Zarna Garg - The Million Dollar Excuses Tour and I'm Grand Mam.
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