MWF

Venues

Melbourne Writers Festival takes place in venues across Melbourne City. Learn more about each venue below and if you have any enquiries, contact our ticketing team by emailing ticketing@mwf.com.au or calling (03) 9999 1199.

 

 

Capitol Theatre

113 Swanston Street, Melbourne 

Enter via Capitol Arcade, opposite Melbourne Town Hall.

For information on how to get to the venue, please vist this webpage.  

For access information, including a virtual tour, please visit this webpage.   

Melbourne Town Hall

90/130 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000  

90/130 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000  

Public transport 

Melbourne Town Hall is approximately 5 minutes’ walk along Swanston St from Flinders Street Station. 

The closest tram stop is Stop #6 at Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St. This stop is serviced by routes 11, 12, 48, and 109. Another nearby tram stop is Stop #11: City Square/Swanston St, serviced by tram routes 1, 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, and 72. 

Parking 

The nearest public carpark is located at City Square, beneath City Square and the Westin Hotel on the opposite side of Collins Street. 

There is accessible parking at the Greenco Parking (Council house 200 little collins st melbourne vic 3000) 

Accessible entrance 

Enter the venue on Swanston Street via the copper doors on the left-hand side of the main doors located when facing the main entrance of the Hall. 

Accessible bathrooms 

Accessible bathrooms are available on the ground floor, please turn right when exiting lifts to access. 

Assisted listening 

Assistive listening devices are available to loan. Please contact the MWF ticketing team to coordinate ticketing@mwf.com.au or 03 9094 7871. Connection can be achieved with standard headphones or with hearing aids via a neck loop. 

This venue is fitted with assistive listening systems. This equipment enables individuals with limited hearing to receive a direct audio feed through a FM receiver. Individual receivers are available, with either an earphone or a neck loop attachment. 

Melbourne Town Hall is approximately 5 minutes’ walk along Swanston St from Flinders Street Station. 

The closest tram stop is Stop #6 at Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St. This stop is serviced by routes 11, 12, 48, and 109. Another nearby tram stop is Stop #11: City Square/Swanston St, serviced by tram routes 1, 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, and 72. 

Parking 

The nearest public carpark is located at City Square, beneath City Square and the Westin Hotel on the opposite side of Collins Street. 

There is accessible parking at the Greenco Parking (Council house 200 little collins st melbourne vic 3000) 

Accessible entrance 

Enter the venue on Swanston Street via the copper doors on the left-hand side of the main doors located when facing the main entrance of the Hall. 

Accessible bathrooms 

Accessible bathrooms are available on the ground floor, please turn right when exiting lifts to access. 

Assisted listening 

Assistive listening devices are available to loan. Please contact the MWF ticketing team to coordinate ticketing@mwf.com.au or 03 9094 7871. Connection can be achieved with standard headphones or with hearing aids via a neck loop. 

This venue is fitted with assistive listening systems. This equipment enables individuals with limited hearing to receive a direct audio feed through a FM receiver. Individual receivers are available, with either an earphone or a neck loop attachment. 

Athenaeum Theatre

188 Collins Street Melbourne Victoria 3000. 

Public Transport 

The closest station is Flinders Street which is one block away. Trams run along Collins Street and Swanston Street, stopping right outside the theatre. 

Driving 

The closest car park is situated at the Westin Hotel on Collins (entry via Flinders Lane).  

Accessible entrance  

An accessible entrance is located at the right-most doors at the main entrance on Collins Street. 

Accessible bathrooms 

Accessible bathrooms are located on the ground floor. 

State Library Theatrette

For more information, visit the State Library Victoria or contact the MWF ticketing team by emailing ticketing@mwf.com.au or calling (03) 9999 1199. 

Address  

328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000 

To access the theatrette, enter the library via the La Trobe Street entrance and the theatrette will be immediately on your left.  

Getting there 

Public transport 

Train – Melbourne Central station is directly opposite the Library's Swanston Street entrance. Country travellers can transfer to metropolitan trains at Southern Cross or North Melbourne stations. 

Tram – Ten tram routes take you directly to our entrances on Swanston Street and La Trobe Street.  

Bus – the nearest stops are in Lonsdale, Russell and Exhibition streets 

See Public Transport Victoria for more information. 

Bike 

There are separated bike lanes in both directions on Swanston and La Trobe streets. You'll find bike racks on and near the corner of Swanston and La Trobe streets, Swanston and Little Lonsdale streets. See the City of Melbourne website for more information. 

Car 

The Library doesn't have on-site parking, but there is paid street parking on La Trobe Street and several pay car parks close by, including at Melbourne Central and QV. There are three parking spaces for people with a disability permit in La Trobe Street. 

Parking 

There are three two-hour disability-permit parking spaces in La Trobe Street, outside Mr Tulk. 

There are two two-hour disability-permit parking spaces in Little Lonsdale Street, between Swanston and Russell streets (outside the Wheeler Centre). 

Wheelchair-accessible entrances 

  • Swanston Street Welcome Zone: use the ramp at La Trobe Street, near the corner of Swanston Street. 

  • Russell Street Welcome Zone: use Entry 5 via La Trobe Street, near the corner of Russell Street. 

  • Conference Centre and State Library Victoria Theatrette: access via Entry 3 on La Trobe Street. 

  • Cafes: visit the SLV pop-up cafe via Entry 5, La Trobe Street. Enter Mr Tulk via the ramp at La Trobe Street, Entry 2. 

Courtesy wheelchair 

A courtesy wheelchair is available for visitors attending Library events and exhibitions. To book or make further inquiries, contact ticketing@mwf.com.au. 

Moving within the library 

Lifts provide access to the Gateway Zone and Cowen Gallery, The Ian Potter Queen's Hall, Dome Galleries, Redmond Barry Reading Room (except the mezzanine – please ask staff for assistance), La Trobe Reading Room and Heritage Collections Reading Room. 

To see the layout of the Library, download this map.  

Accessible bathrooms 

There are accessible toilets in these Library spaces: 

  • Hansen Hall, just near the entrance to Mr Tulk, in the Swanston Street Welcome Zone on Level 2 (ground floor) 

  • Gateway, Level 2 (ground floor), adjacent to the lifts 

  • Russell Street Welcome Zone, via Entry 5 on La Trobe Street 

  • The Ian Potter Queen's Hall 

  • The Children's Quarter, Level 2 (ground floor), has joint facilities for carers and children. 

Hearing Loop 

The State Library Theatrette has a permanent audio hearing loop set up. 

State Library Victoria, Conversation Quarter

For more information, visit the State Library Victoria or contact the MWF ticketing team by emailing ticketing@mwf.com.au or calling (03) 9999 1199. 

Address  

328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000 

To locate the Conversation Quarter, enter the library from the Swanston St entrance, go straight through into The Quad, and the Conversation Quarter will be on your left. 

Getting there 

Public transport 

Train – Melbourne Central station is directly opposite the Library's Swanston Street entrance. Country travellers can transfer to metropolitan trains at Southern Cross or North Melbourne stations. 

Tram – Ten tram routes take you directly to our entrances on Swanston Street and La Trobe Street.  

Bus – the nearest stops are in Lonsdale, Russell and Exhibition streets 

See Public Transport Victoria for more information. 

Bike 

There are separated bike lanes in both directions on Swanston and La Trobe streets. You'll find bike racks on and near the corner of Swanston and La Trobe streets, Swanston and Little Lonsdale streets. See the City of Melbourne website for more information. 

Car 

The Library doesn't have on-site parking, but there is paid street parking on La Trobe Street and several pay car parks close by, including at Melbourne Central and QV. There are three parking spaces for people with a disability permit in La Trobe Street. 

Parking 

There are three two-hour disability-permit parking spaces in La Trobe Street, outside Mr Tulk. 

There are two two-hour disability-permit parking spaces in Little Lonsdale Street, between Swanston and Russell streets (outside the Wheeler Centre). 

Wheelchair-accessible entrances 

  • Swanston Street Welcome Zone: use the ramp at La Trobe Street, near the corner of Swanston Street. 

  • Russell Street Welcome Zone: use Entry 5 via La Trobe Street, near the corner of Russell Street. 

  • Conference Centre and State Library Victoria Theatrette: access via Entry 3 on La Trobe Street. 

  • Cafes: visit the SLV pop-up cafe via Entry 5, La Trobe Street. Enter Mr Tulk via the ramp at La Trobe Street, Entry 2. 

Courtesy wheelchair 

A courtesy wheelchair is available for visitors attending Library events and exhibitions. To book or make further inquiries, contact ticketing@mwf.com.au. 

Moving within the library 

Lifts provide access to the Gateway Zone and Cowen Gallery, The Ian Potter Queen's Hall, Dome Galleries, Redmond Barry Reading Room (except the mezzanine – please ask staff for assistance), La Trobe Reading Room and Heritage Collections Reading Room. 

To see the layout of the Library, download this map.  

Accessible bathrooms 

There are accessible toilets in these Library spaces: 

  • Hansen Hall, just near the entrance to Mr Tulk, in the Swanston Street Welcome Zone on Level 2 (ground floor) 

  • Gateway, Level 2 (ground floor), adjacent to the lifts 

  • Russell Street Welcome Zone, via Entry 5 on La Trobe Street 

  • The Ian Potter Queen's Hall 

  • The Children's Quarter, Level 2 (ground floor), has joint facilities for carers and children. 

Hearing Loop 

To access the temporary hearing loop at the Conversation Quarter, please contact our ticketing team by emailing ticketing@mwf.com.au or calling (03) 9999 1199. 

Children’s Quarter, State Library Victoria

For more information, visit the State Library Victoria or contact the MWF ticketing team by emailing ticketing@mwf.com.au or calling (03) 9999 1199. 

Address  

328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000 

To locate the Children’s Quarter, enter the library from the Swanston St entrance, go straight through into The Quad, and the Children’s Quarter will be on your right.  

Getting there 

Public transport 

Train – Melbourne Central station is directly opposite the Library's Swanston Street entrance. Country travellers can transfer to metropolitan trains at Southern Cross or North Melbourne stations. 

Tram – Ten tram routes take you directly to our entrances on Swanston Street and La Trobe Street.  

Bus – the nearest stops are in Lonsdale, Russell and Exhibition streets 

See Public Transport Victoria for more information. 

Bike 

There are separated bike lanes in both directions on Swanston and La Trobe streets. You'll find bike racks on and near the corner of Swanston and La Trobe streets, Swanston and Little Lonsdale streets. See the City of Melbourne website for more information. 

Car 

The Library doesn't have on-site parking, but there is paid street parking on La Trobe Street and several pay car parks close by, including at Melbourne Central and QV. There are three parking spaces for people with a disability permit in La Trobe Street. 

Parking 

There are three two-hour disability-permit parking spaces in La Trobe Street, outside Mr Tulk. 

There are two two-hour disability-permit parking spaces in Little Lonsdale Street, between Swanston and Russell streets (outside the Wheeler Centre). 

Wheelchair-accessible entrances 

  • Swanston Street Welcome Zone: use the ramp at La Trobe Street, near the corner of Swanston Street. 

  • Russell Street Welcome Zone: use Entry 5 via La Trobe Street, near the corner of Russell Street. 

  • Conference Centre and State Library Victoria Theatrette: access via Entry 3 on La Trobe Street. 

  • Cafes: visit the SLV pop-up cafe via Entry 5, La Trobe Street. Enter Mr Tulk via the ramp at La Trobe Street, Entry 2. 

Courtesy wheelchair 

A courtesy wheelchair is available for visitors attending Library events and exhibitions. To book or make further inquiries, contact ticketing@mwf.com.au. 

Moving within the library 

Lifts provide access to the Gateway Zone and Cowen Gallery, The Ian Potter Queen's Hall, Dome Galleries, Redmond Barry Reading Room (except the mezzanine – please ask staff for assistance), La Trobe Reading Room and Heritage Collections Reading Room. 

To see the layout of the Library, download this map.  

Accessible bathrooms 

There are accessible toilets in these Library spaces: 

  • Hansen Hall, just near the entrance to Mr Tulk, in the Swanston Street Welcome Zone on Level 2 (ground floor) 

  • Gateway, Level 2 (ground floor), adjacent to the lifts 

  • Russell Street Welcome Zone, via Entry 5 on La Trobe Street 

  • The Ian Potter Queen's Hall 

  • The Children's Quarter, Level 2 (ground floor), has joint facilities for carers and children. 

Hearing Loop 

The Children’s Quarter has a permanent audio hearing loop set up.  

The Wheeler Centre Workshop Space

176 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 

Please visit this Wheeler Centre webpage for more information.  

Queen Victoria Women's Centre

210 Lonsdale St
Melbourne 
VIC 3000

For all accessibility information, please visit their website via this link.