Venue: The Capitol

With its spectacularly ornate Chicago-gothic style, The Capitol is one of Melbourne’s most beloved architectural icons. With RMIT’s state-of-the-art refurbishment it has been transformed into a contemporary centre for the cultural and education industries, with a variety of flexible spaces available to innovate and enjoy.

The Capitol Coffee, Candy and Wine Bar serves a selection of premium coffee, confectionary, light snacks, wine and beer. The Coffee & Candy Bar is located in the Foyer (level 1) and the Wine Bar is located in the Salon (level 2) where you’re welcome to relax before or after an event or show.

Venue details

Address: 113 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Website: https://www.rmit.edu.au/the-capitol

Movies showing:

Feature Film

Big Girls Don't Cry - Closing Party

DIRECTOR: PALOMA SCHNEIDEMAN | NEW ZEALAND | 2025

A raw and poignant coming-of-age feature by director Paloma Schneideman. Set in New Zealand in 2006, the film follows Sid Bookman, a 14-year-old girl who would seemingly rather be anyone else. The film explores Sid’s relationship with her friends, family, and self-esteem as she begins to imitate those who receive the validation and praise that she craves as she shakily navigates a summer of transformation. As the final credits roll, we’re not ready to say goodbye just yet. Join us for the closing night party to celebrate everything we’ve shared over these past days: the stories, the laughter, the community. Come together one last time, with grazing table food to enjoy as we raise a glass to the festival and to each other. Massive thank you to our hospitality partners Stomping Ground Brewing Co Squealing Pig The Melbourne Gin Company Matéo Soda DJs and performers information coming soon.

Australian Premiere Feature Film

Kick - Opening Party

DIRECTOR: JULIA SCHWALB | USA | 2026

Nikki Hiltz, America’s fastest 1500m runner, is on the brink of making history at the highest level of sport. As they chase excellence, Nikki grapples with the challenge of embracing their trans nonbinary identity while competing in a world that demands conformity. Once the credits roll, the night keeps going. Join us for the opening night after party, with grazing table food to enjoy while you toast the start of the festival with your people. Massive thank you to our hospitality partners Stomping Ground Brewing Co Squealing Pig Wines The Melbourne Gin Company Matéo Soda Raffle Prize Provided by On Store Melbourne Emporium: Prize 1: Full Apparel Set (Top, Bottom) Cloud Monster 3 Hyper in their size Prize 2: Cloudrunner 3 Max in their size DJs and performers information coming soon.

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