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Visiting The Capitol: what to know before you go

113 Swanston Street, 3000, Melbourne, Australia

The Capitol is a city hall in Melbourne, open since 1887.

The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 2 dates.

5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train); the nearest is Town Hall Railway Station, 260 m away.

The Capitol

Key facts

Type of venue
City hall
Opened
1887
Address
113 Swanston Street, 3000, Melbourne, Australia
Upcoming events
4

The Capitol, month by month

  • November 20262 dates, including Des Bishop - Australian Tour and Vittorio Angelone: you can't Say Nothing any more
  • December 20261 date, including Sunthar V & Me2chat
  • February 20271 date, including Drew Lynch

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Comedy (3) and Plays & Musicals (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • Town Hall Railway StationTrain260 m
    3 min walk
  • Frankston Train StationTrain310 m
    4 min walk
  • Finder St StationTrain320 m
    4 min walk
  • Flinders Street StationTrain350 m
    4 min walk
  • Southern Cross TowerTrain490 m
    6 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 140 m from the venue.

Hotels near The Capitol

Next events at The Capitol

Drew Lynch
Feb13Sat
Comedy

Drew Lynch

Sat 13 Feb · 18:30

The Capitol

Other venues near The Capitol

The Capitol: practical questions

When did The Capitol open?

The Capitol opened in 1887.

What is the nearest stop to The Capitol?

Town Hall Railway Station (Train), 260 m away – about 3 min on foot.

Can I park near The Capitol?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 140 m away.

What kind of events does The Capitol host?

Upcoming dates by category: Comedy (3) and Plays & Musicals (1).

Which month has the most events at The Capitol?

November 2026, with 2 dates, including Des Bishop - Australian Tour and Vittorio Angelone: you can't Say Nothing any more.

Which other venues are close to The Capitol?

170 Russell (410 m), Festival Hall Melbourne (1.7 km), Athenaeum Theatre One (160 m) and Crown Live (1.2 km).

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