Cinemas & Theatres · 2 Angel Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, AustraliaCity Recital Hall

City Recital Hall in Sydney CBD is a well-designed performance venue with generally good accessibility. The main entrance on Angel Place is step-free, with smooth pavement leading directly to wide glass double doors, making it easy for wheelchair users and people with mobility aids to enter. The surrounding area is a narrow city laneway that can become busy, with nearby restaurants and pedestrian traffic, so a bit of care may be needed when approaching the entrance, especially during peak times. Inside, the foyer is spacious with level access throughout, a combination of smooth flooring and low-pile carpet, and a staffed box office counter at entry level. Seating benches are available, and circulation spaces are wide and easy to navigate. The building has lift access to all public levels, allowing visitors to avoid stairs and move comfortably between the foyer, bar, and auditorium levels.

The auditorium itself spans multiple tiers, including stalls and balcony seating, and offers designated wheelchair seating areas (it is recommended to book these in advance). Handrails are available in many seating sections, although lighting becomes low during performances, which may affect visibility. An accessible toilet is available within the venue, featuring a wide entry door, grab rails, good circulation space, and an accessible sink. The bar area on 1st floor includes tables and open space for manoeuvring, though the counter may be slightly high; staff are available to assist if needed. It’s only open depending on the event.

Public Transport

City Recital Hall is within five hundred metres from Wynyard and Martin Place train stations and Wynyard light rail station. There are also bus stops along Martin Place.

Drop Off Points

A drop-off and pick up point is located at the Pitt Street entrance. City Recital Hall is serviced by a taxi rank outside the venue on Pitt Street.

Parking 

There are two roadside accessible parking spaces available, one is in 68 Pitt Street, and the other is in 109 Pitt St.

Wilson Parking operates a paid car park next to City Recital Hall at 123 Pitt St, Sydney, which is internally connected to City Recital Hall. There is a lift in this parking which is connected with Hall. Parking spaces can be booked online ahead of time. Accessible parking spaces are located by the lifts, which you can use to access the Hall one hour before the performance times.

Sitting and Standing

Please be aware that City Recital Hall allows for standing or dancing during events in all sections. 
Please allow for this when choosing your seats or contact box office for further assistance with seat selection.

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.

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

Foyer - located next to the Men's Toilet.
Level 1 - located by Auditorium Door 2.
Level 2 - located by the lifts.
Level 3 - located by the lifts.

Food

There is a bar on the 1st floor. So, if anyone wants to have a drink, they can look out there. 

Fire Safety

There is a ramp for wheelchair users at the fire safety door to exit in an emergency. Moreover, if any fire incident happens there, people can safely stay there for 2 hours.