City Recital Hall

City Recital Hall is steps away from the Wynyard light rail stop, a five-minute walk from Wynyard and Martin Place train stations and numerous bus routes along Martin Place.

Plan your trip here or call Transport NSW on 131 500.

There’s a Wilson Parking car park next door at 123 Pitt St. The car park lift arrives at the first level of the auditorium. This lift gives access between City Recital Hall and the car park for one hour before and 30 minutes after each performance.

You can check pricing before you arrive or find more information here.

Discounted parking
Enter the car park after 5pm to enjoy discounted parking rates.

Dedicated wheelchair positions are on all levels of the auditorium. To book accessible seating, please call Sydney Symphony Orchestra (02) 8215 4600 or the City Recital Hall on (02) 8256 2222 ahead of your event.

Wheelchair access to Level 1 of the auditorium is through Auditorium Door 1.

Auracast

City Recital Hall now uses Auracast assistive listening technology to broadcast audio within the entire theatre. If patrons have an Auracast-enabled device, they can connect to the system directly via the Bluetooth settings on their device. Alternatively, Auracast receiver packs can be collected from the Cloak Room in the ground floor foyer. To use this system:

1. Press and hold the button on the right for two seconds to turn the unit on/off.
2. Plug in headphones or neckloop in either of the two ports at the top of the receiver.
3. Press the ‘scan/select’ button (the button on the right-hand side of the receiver under the display) to select the City Recital Hall broadcast name, and then hit this button again to connect.
4. Set the volume to a desired level using the volume buttons on the left side of the receiver.

Hearing loops at service counters

For added accessibility, localised hearing loops are installed at the City Recital Hall Box Office and the Cloak Room.

The Companion Card is accepted at the City Recital Hall. Patrons holding a Companion Card can call Sydney Symphony Orchestra Box Office (02) 8215 4600 or the City Recital Hall on (02) 8256 2222.

Venue Access

City Recital Hall has two street-level entrances from Pitt Street and George Street (via Ash Street). The Pitt Street entrance has no steps and leads straight into the Box Office and Foyer. The George Street entrance involves steps but also has an accessible lift.

Accessible Toilets

Accessible toilets are available on all levels at the following locations:

• Foyer – located next to the Cloak Room
• Level 1 – located by Auditorium Door 2
• Level 2 – located by the lifts
• Level 3 – located by the lifts

Stairs

City Recital Hall has four levels open to the general public, all of which are accessible via lifts. Patrons with limited mobility please take note of the step count between levels.

• Foyer to Level 1 – 29 steps
• Level 1 to Level 2 – 29 steps
• Level 2 to Level 3 – 28 steps

Courtesy Wheelchairs

City Recital Hall has two courtesy wheelchairs available, please speak to the City Recital Hall staff to assist.

Assistance animals

Accredited Assistance animals are welcome at City Recital Hall. To ensure appropriate seating is allocated, please advise of your requirements when booking.

Please provide proof of accreditation when you arrive at the venue.