The Capitol 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. We respectfully acknowledge their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. We also acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

Lighting Off
Dystopia / Utopia
Dystopia / Utopia
Dystopia / Utopia
Dystopia / Utopia
Dystopia / Utopia
Dystopia / Utopia
Dystopia / Utopia
Dystopia / Utopia
Past Futures
Take a peek inside our Journal for a deeper dive into the films from our past program.
Past Futures
Take a peek inside our Journal for a deeper dive into the films from our past program.
Past Futures
Take a peek inside our Journal for a deeper dive into the films from our past program.
Replay
Replay
Replay
Replay
Replay
Replay
Replay
Replay
Melb Music Week
Watch live performances and a Q&A from renowned artists on our stage.
Melb Music Week
Watch live performances and a Q&A from renowned artists on our stage.
Melb Music Week
Watch live performances and a Q&A from renowned artists on our stage.
A community of culture lovers, not only focused on our first love – cinema – but on new media, creative arts, screen technology, design, performance and LED-powered, eyes-open dreams.

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Jonathan Franzen

Presented in partnership with the Wheeler Centre
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Talk

RMIT Culture Talks: Barely Gettin’ By – Radical Hope

Presented in partnership with Melbourne Knowledge Week and the City of Melbourne
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Talk

News

We’re open! 

It’s been a while and we can’t remember where everything is but we’re ecstatic to finally be able to welcome you all back! 

Melbourne Design Week
Relive the action with video replays and image galleries in our Journal.

Past Futures film program
Take a deeper dive with essays on the imagined dystopias and utopias that made their way into our collective conscious, and into the design of now.

Venue Hire

The Capitol is available to hire for screenings, performances, talks, conferences, festivals, meetings and private events.

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The Capitol

Image Gallery
A shot taken of The Capitol Theatre from the back of the theatre. The ceiling is casting a white light, all the seats are empty, and the olive-green stage curtain is down.

“The best cinema that was ever built or ever likely to be built.”

— Robin Boyd

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.

Find out more about our history