Capitol Theatre, Heritage-listed movie theater in central business district, Melbourne, Australia.
Description
Capitol Theatre is a cinema in Melbourne's central business district featuring a striking geometric ceiling adorned with thousands of colored lights. The auditorium's overhead pattern of illuminated shapes creates the defining visual character of the space.
History
The theater opened in 1924 as part of the Capitol House building complex on the site. The architects designed it using innovations that combined retail spaces, entertainment, and modern construction methods of the era.
Culture
The theater represents how people in the early 1900s gathered for entertainment and social occasions. Today visitors experience the same auditorium space where audiences have watched films and performances for generations.
Practical
The venue holds 600 seats and hosts regular film screenings alongside cultural events throughout the year. Located in the heart of the city, access is straightforward for those familiar with central Melbourne destinations.
Did you know?
The building features a cantilevered concrete veranda that extends over the street, creating an unusual architectural detail. This design solution allows the commercial storefronts below and cinema above to function as an integrated whole.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Melbourne).
Forum Theatre
332 m
Regent Theatre
141 m
Melbourne Town Hall
74 m
Block Arcade
181 m
Melbourne General Post Office
318 m
Council House 2
160 m
Royal Arcade
202 m
Manchester Unity Building
35 m
Young and Jackson Hotel
209 m
Melbourne Athenaeum
126 m
APA Building
267 m
Nicholas Building
161 m
Scots' Church, Melbourne
274 m
St Michael's Uniting Church
291 m
385 Bourke Street
272 m
Majorca Building
148 m
Larry La Trobe
78 m
Theatre Royal, Melbourne
271 m
The Bank Of New South Wales Building, 1856
344 m
Yule House
179 m
Deva House
211 m
Alston's Corner
172 m
The Empire Building
267 m
Burke & Wills Monument
68 m
Hoyts Melbourne Central
344 m
Centreway Arcade
110 m
Mid City Chinatown Cinema
312 m
Century Building
78 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes