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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.

National Theatre

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.

Hotels near National Theatre

Next events at National Theatre

I'm Grand Mam
Dec4Fri
Plays & Musicals

I'm Grand Mam

4 and 5 Dec 2026

National Theatre

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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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