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About

Located on Victoria Street, across the road from the Victorian Trades Hall building, Horticultural Hall first opened its doors in 1873 as a meeting place for the Victorian Horticultural Society.

Horti Hall is currently home to Victorian Opera, who use the hall as a rehearsal space and the remainder of the building for their administrative offices.

Location: 31 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Accessibility & Safety

Access Information

All events at Horti Hall are General Admission seating and space can be made for wheelchairs, scooters, and other accessibility devices.

Accessible Parking – Restricted Mobility Access

Due to neighbouring building works, restricted mobility access for Hemstitch Studio is via drop-off at our property’s rear gate (located on Mackenzie Street).

Please let us know in advance so that our staff can be present in that area to assist you.

Accessibility Bookings

Contact the Victorian Opera Box Office on (03) 9001 6400 (Option 1) or email boxoffice@victorianopera.com.au for assistance.

Seating Details

Seating maps and information

Hemstritch Studio

All events in Hemstritch Studio (the main hall) are General Admission seating.

Getting There

Address

Horti Hall
31 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Due to neighbouring building works, restricted mobility access for Hemstitch Studio is via drop-off at our property’s rear gate (located on Mackenzie Street)

Be sure to leave enough time to find parking and arrive at the venue prior to the start of the performance. Please observe parking restrictions.

Parking

There are several parking options near Horti Hall including metered street parking and paid car parks.

Patrons are responsible for checking ticket machines at time of the parking ticket purchase. Don’t forget to check closing times of undercover car parks.

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Public Transport

Victorian Opera encourages the use of public transport.

Trams

Trams that run along Swanston Street and La Trobe Street are a short walk from the venue.

Trains

Melbourne Central Station is the most convenient train station near Horti Hall.

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