The Capitol

The Capitol

This year we celebrate 100 years of architectural and cinematic wonder at The Capitol - the theatre has stood the test of time to remain a Melbourne cultural icon.

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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.

What's On

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Capitol Theatre Orchestra followed by Picture Show Man (1977), (G)

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 26 Jan 2025

Join us for a wonderful afternoon of Authentic 1920's Jazz followed by a screening of the classic Australian film "The Picture Show Man" (G), (1977), John Meillon, Rod Taylor and Gary McDonald.

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An Evening With David Baldacci

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 28 Jan 2025

We're delighted to welcome bestselling author David Baldacci to Melbourne on his first ever visit to Australia!

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Kinky History Live - The Eggplant Tour

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 15 Feb 2025

Award-winning writer, creative and sex historian Esmé Louise James. . . Best known as the creator of 'Kinky History'. . . Is taking the 'Eggplant' tour on the road.

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Barrie Cassidy: An Election Special

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 18 Feb 2025

RMIT Adjunct Professor and political journalist veteran Barrie Cassidy will lead a panel of distinguished political experts and commentators to discuss the upcoming Federal election.

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The Best Films You've Never Seen: Seven Samurai

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 25 Feb 2025

The Best Films You've Never Seen series returns in 2025 with Akira Kurosawa's 1954 watershed epic 'Seven Samurai'.

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Diesel Bootleg Melancholy Tour

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 08 Mar 2025

Get ready for DIESEL BOOTLEG MELANCHOLY TOUR, showcasing his new music and tracks from his greatest hits collection. This tour is shaping up to be a tour de force spanning his three decade and 17 album musical career!

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Lucia Osborne-Crowley on the Trial of Ghislaine Maxwell

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 11 Mar 2025

RMIT alumnus and veteran journalist Louise Milligan steps behind the scenes with journalist and legal reporter Lucia Osborne-Crowley for a rare insight into the blockbuster trial of Ghislaine Maxwell.

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Venue hire

The Capitol is available to hire for screenings, performances, talks, conferences, festivals, meetings and private events.

Our spaces

The Capitol is a contemporary centre for the cultural and education industries, with a variety of flexible spaces available to innovate and enjoy.

Visit

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Address

113 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Enter via Capitol Arcade,
opposite Melbourne Town Hall

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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.

aboriginal flag
torres strait flag

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.