FAQ
Children under the age of 16 are welcome to attend performances and events at the State Theatre as long as they are with a responsible adult.
Any events that are rated 18+ will automatically exclude anyone under the age of 18.
For most events, all children who have reached their second birthday require a ticket to gain admittance to the State Theatre.
For most not all events, any child who has yet to reach their second birthday does not require a ticket, however, they may not occupy their own seat and must sit on a parent’s or guardian’s lap.
Please note, that for certain children’s events all children who have reached their first birthday require a ticket and some events at the State Theatre are not suitable for children.
Please check the event’s page on our website for more information.
Please note that the booster seats are not available at the State Theatre.
Cloaking is available at the State Theatre, via the House Manager’s Office (Reception).
- State Theatre provides accessible seating on the Mezzanine level and is a Companion Card affiliate. State Theatre also has a hearing loop installed on the Mezzanine level.
- State Theatre has access to the wheelchair-accessible facilities of the adjoining hotel. Please speak to one of our staff on the night for assistance.
- Patrons less mobile can be dropped off on Market St outside the theatre however there is no parking and the driver must remain with their vehicle at all times.
- State Theatre is installed with a Hearing Loop in the Mezzanine.
- For patrons making their way to the Stalls and Dress Circle, there are 21 stairs to the Dress Circle Foyer from street level and an additional 13 steps up into the auditorium, to the concourse between Rows J & K. There are further steps once inside the Dress Circle. There are 21 stairs from street level to the Stalls and no further steps once inside the Stalls.
Accessibility tickets can be requested through the box office via the details below:
Call: 1300 446 925 or visit https://bit.ly/33P6OLP
If you’ve misplaced an item while you’re still at the theatre, please ask an usher. If you’ve already left the theatre, please email [email protected] for further assistance.
A restoration levy is a fee charged by the theatre to help fund the ongoing restoration, maintenance, and improvement of the venue, ensuring it can be enjoyed by future generations. The levy is included in the price of each ticket.
49 Market Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia
Directions via Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vYiQtSBGjfkqZXYD8
- Town Hall or St James are the nearest Train Stations
- QVB is the nearest Tram Station
- Gadigal is the nearest Metro Station
State Theatre runs guided tours when our schedule permits. For information on Tours of the State Theatre please visit the Tours section on our website.
State Theatre Box Office is located on site at 49 Market Street Sydney and is open Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30am – 1:30pm.
On event days, the box office opens 2 hours before the start of the performance and remains open until 15 minutes after the start of the main act.
You can also purchase tickets or bar vouchers online: Click here for Ticketmaster.
Tickets are also available at all Ticketmaster outlets.
You must be in possession of a valid ticket at all times whilst inside the State Theatre.
Our preferred Car Park is located at the Queen Victoria Building (QVB).
The entry to the car park is via York Street, with the option to self-park or utilize the valet parking service.
Please present your parking ticket at the Theatre Manager’s Office to validate your parking for a discount rate of $12 during weeknights (entry after 5pm) and weekends.
Alternatively, parking can also be booked online at the discounted rate via QVB Car Park Website.
Click here for parking map for people with accessibility requirements.