Skip to content

The Capitol

An extraordinary refurbished cinema and destination for events, festivals and live performances promoting culture, education and innovation.

The venue features beautifully lit ceilings designed by Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin in ornate Chicago-gothic style. The dramatic lighting was used in conjunction with orchestral scores during the early silent film era of the 1920s.

The site was purchased by RMIT University in 1999 and is used by students and non-students for public screenings and events.

Things you can only do in the city

Things you can only do in the city

There's only one place to find these rare Melbourne experiences and secret spots.

Only in the City

Only in the City

This city hums with energy - with hidden laneway cafes, rooftop bars, art and culture at every turn.

Melbourne’s most Instagrammable experiences

Melbourne’s most Instagrammable experiences

You won't need filters at the city's most photogenic spots.

Discover more

Government House

Government House

Official residence of the Governor of Victoria.

The Gothic Bank

The Gothic Bank

Considered the finest secular Gothic-Revival building in Australia.

Royal Exhibition Building

Royal Exhibition Building

World Heritage-listed and the oldest surviving Great Hall of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

St Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral

This prominent and historic Anglican cathedral is a Melbourne landmark.