Capital Theatre

Capital Theatre is a Neoclassical theatre in Bendigo featuring tall Corinthian columns at its entrance and extending along View Street. The building contains a main auditorium with around 480 seats along with smaller rooms designed for various performance types.

The building was constructed in 1873 as Sandhurst Masonic Hall and functioned as the largest assembly space in Victoria at that time. Community-driven renovation in 1987 transformed it into a contemporary performance venue.

The building maintains its roots as a Masonic meeting place, visible in the ornate decorative details throughout its interior spaces. This heritage still influences how the venue shapes its program and community role today.

The theatre sits in central Bendigo and is easy to reach on foot, with nearby parking available for visitors. Most performances occur in the evenings or on weekends, so checking the schedule in advance helps plan your visit.

The venue contains two additional performance spaces, the Banquet Room and Bendigo Bank Theatre, that often go unnoticed by visitors. These intimate rooms offer a different experience from the main hall and reveal how the complex serves multiple purposes.

Location: Bendigo

Location: City of Greater Bendigo

Location: Victoria

Inception: 1874

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Address: 50 View Street, Bendigo VIC 3550

Website: http://thecapital.com.au

GPS coordinates: -36.75722,144.27636

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02