Swiss Club

Public Transport

Train

• Flinders Street station is located 550m away.

Trams

Level access tram stops nearby are:

• Stop 6 Russell St for trams 35, 70 and 75 (approx. 300)
• Stop 13 Flinders Street Station (approx. 550m away)
• Stop 5 Flinders Street Station for trams 75, 70 and 35 (approx. 550m)

For more info go to ptv.vic.gov.au for public transport information.

Travellers Aid provide a support service from Flinders Street. For more info go to: https://www.travellersaid.org.au/service-hubs/flinders-street-station/

Car Parking

Secure Parking is proud to be a partner of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. They are offering all Comedy Festival ticketholders discounted parking at selected car parks. The closest Secure Parking to ACMI is 300 Flinders St (approx. 800m away). For more information about how to redeem the discount, please visit the Secure Parking website.

City of Melbourne accessible on-street parking bays can be found in the following locations:

• Russell Street between Collins Street and Flinders Lane (approx. 300m)
• Collins Street between Russell Street and Exhibition Street (approx. 300m)

For more information about accessible parking in the city, please go to: City of Melbourne’s Parking for people with disabilities.

The best spot for drop off and pick-ups is on Flinders Lane, noting that Flinders Lane is one way traffic from Exhibition Street)

Accessibility

The Swiss Club theatre space is on the second floor. Whilst the venue has a passenger lift from the first-floor landing that can be used to access the venue, it is not considered step free or wheelchair accessible as a result of historic architecture. There are 6 stairs to the first-floor landing.

All shows at the Swiss Club will perform at an accessible venue at a point during the Festival. Please see How to Book Your Ticket to enquire about venue access at The Swiss Club.

The venue can be accessed by a timber staircase of approx. 20+ stairs with landings at several points. The staircase has both left and right handrails for the length of the staircase. Speak to security or a member of staff if you require the use of the lift.

Bathrooms

Bathrooms are available at the rear of the performance space and are only accessible once the house is open. There are no wheel chair accessible bathrooms.

Bar

There will be a limited bar service at the Swiss Club this year. For patrons arriving early, there are restaurant and bar options next door to the Swiss Club, however no external food/drink is to be taken inside the venue. Water will be available at the venue.