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.

Hearing Loop

Patrons using hearing aids can access the hearing loop in the auditorium. To utilise the loop, please switch your device to the T position.

Please note that the Hearing Loop does not provide service to seats 51-54 in every row.

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.

Safety is our absolute priority. Face masks are strongly recommended while inside the venue. Please bring your own mask.

Bars will be open before and during the performance.

The performances are currently 100% capacity and you may be seated next to other patrons.

Contactless payment methods are strongly encouraged, so please bring a credit or debit card for onsite purchases.

While attending the venue we ask that you please continue to practice COVID safety and take the following measures:

• Practise physical distancing (1.5 metres whenever possible)
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, and make use of the hand sanitiser located around the venue.

Contactless payment methods are strongly encouraged, so please bring a credit or debit card for onsite purchases.

Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times. Children under the age of two can sit on the lap of a carer and older children will need a ticket for entry. Please ask the Box Office when booking your tickets if you are unsure if an event is suitable for children.