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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Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 23 Jan 2026 - 16 May 2026
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. The Capitol

After captivating audiences worldwide with Peter Pan, Ballet of Lights presents Cinderella! This classic fairy tale is reimagined in a ballet show where dancers shine in glow-in-the-dark costumes. Get your tickets for Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show in Melbourne!

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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 30 Jan 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Melbourne! This beloved tale is brought to life through classical dance, stunning choreography, and beautiful glow-in-the-dark costumes.

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Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 13 Feb 2026 - 21 Mar 2026

Experience Peter Pan reimagined with Ballet of Lights! Six performers in illuminated costumes bring this classic story to life through dance, light, and color.

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Provocations: Why are we still talking about gender equality?

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 04 Mar 2026

Join us as we celebrate International Women's Day 2026 and its theme, 'Balancing The Scales', with a powerful panel of gender equity advocates.

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Solve Along A Murder She Wrote

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 06 Mar 2026
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Pit your wits against JB Fletcher at an interactive screening of Murder, She Wrote!

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A. C. Grayling: Fighting Authoritarianism, Saving Democracy

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 07 Mar 2026
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RMIT University and The Wheeler Centre proudly present preeminent philosopher A. C. Grayling discussing one of the most urgent issues of our time: the decline of democracy.

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Man with a Movie Camera + Live Score by Underground Lovers

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 14 Mar 2026

RMIT University proudly supports a special Castlemaine Documentary Festival film screening at RMIT's The Capitol. See Dziga Vertov's iconic 'Man With A Movie Camera' like never before, with a live score from Melbourne's legendary Underground Lovers.

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The Thing (1982) at The Capitol

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 19 Mar 2026
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. The Capitol

See iconic sci-fi thriller ‘The Thing’ (1982) on the big screen at Melbourne's most spectacular cinema.

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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.

Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous cultures