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Empire Theatre

56 Neil Street, Toowoomba City, QLD, 4350

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About Empire Theatre

The Empire Theatre is a heritage-listed art deco theatre at 56 Neil Street in central Toowoomba. Opened in 1911 as a silent movie house, it was rebuilt after a fire in 1933 and reopened as a performing arts venue in 1997. The main auditorium seats up to 1,561 people under a grand proscenium arch, and the stage hosts plays, concerts, ballet and touring shows from local, national and international artists.

Getting there

Car: Toowoomba is about 90 minutes' drive west of Brisbane. Two car parks on Neil Street opposite the theatre, plus parking on Julia Street and at the Neil Street Bus Interchange, include accessible bays. Parking is free after 5pm weekdays, after 11.30am Saturday and all day Sunday.

Bus: Bus Queensland runs local Translink services around Toowoomba. Greyhound, Murrays and Bus Queensland run long-distance coaches to Toowoomba.

Accessibility

All Empire venues are wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair seating in the theatre and wheelchair access throughout the precinct. A hearing loop serves rows A to M of the Empire Theatre. Companion Cards are accepted for events that offer them, in limited numbers. Wheelchair seating and Companion Card tickets cannot be booked online: book through the Ticket Office or on 1300 655 299 and mention any mobility needs so staff can assist on arrival.

Access arrangements can change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.

Empire Theatre: quick answers

How do I get to Empire Theatre?

Car: Toowoomba is about 90 minutes' drive west of Brisbane. Two car parks on Neil Street opposite the theatre, plus parking on Julia Street and at the Neil Street Bus Interchange, include accessible bays. Parking is free after 5pm weekdays, after 11.30am Saturday and all day Sunday. Bus: Bus Queensland runs local Translink services around Toowoomba. Greyhound, Murrays and Bus Queensland run long-distance coaches to Toowoomba.

Is Empire Theatre accessible?

All Empire venues are wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair seating in the theatre and wheelchair access throughout the precinct. A hearing loop serves rows A to M of the Empire Theatre. Companion Cards are accepted for events that offer them, in limited numbers. Wheelchair seating and Companion Card tickets cannot be booked online: book through the Ticket Office or on 1300 655 299 and mention any mobility needs so staff can assist on arrival. Please confirm access arrangements with the venue before you go.

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