State Theatre, Sydney

Name: State Theatre
Address: 49 Market St., Sydney, 2000, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9373 6852

#171 among attractions in Sydney

Theater, Historical place, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

The State Theatre is a heritage-listed theatre, located at 47-51 Market Street, in the Sydney central business district in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The theatre was designed by Henry Eli White with assistance from John Eberson and built between 1926 to 1929. It hosts film screenings, live theatre and musical performances, and since 1974 it has been the home of the annual Sydney Film Festival. It is also known as State Building and Wurlitzer Organ. The property is privately owned. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. ()

Built: 1926 (98 years ago)Coordinates: 33°52'16"S, 151°12'25"E

Address

49 Market St.Central Business District (Sydney City Center)Sydney 2000 Australia

Contact

+61 2 9373 6852

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Day trips

State Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Westfield Sydney, The Strand Arcade, Queen Victoria Building, St Andrew's Cathedral.

~730 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Sydney, Sydney
4 min walk • Westfield Sydney is a premier shopping destination nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This upscale shopping centre is strategically located on Pitt Street Mall, one of the most bustling retail precincts in the country.
~660 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Strand Arcade, Sydney
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sydney, The Strand Arcade stands as a cherished emblem of the city's Victorian heritage and a premier shopping destination. Since its grand opening in 1892, this historic arcade has been a beacon of elegance and sophistication, offering an array...
~260 ftS
Landmark 19th-century shopping centre
Queen Victoria Building, Sydney
2 min walk • The Queen Victoria Building, commonly known as the QVB, stands as a grand Victorian structure in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This timeless monument, completed in 1898, was designed by architect George McRae to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
~1140 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney
6 min walk • St Andrew's Cathedral stands as a spiritual and architectural landmark in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This Gothic Revival structure, consecrated in 1868, is not only the oldest cathedral in Australia but also a testament to the city's colonial history and religious...
~620 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Galeries, Sydney
4 min walk • The Galeries is a shopping centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was formerly known as The Galeries Victoria until renamed in early 2013.
~860 ftS
Victorian civic centre with ornate decor
Sydney Town Hall, Sydney
5 min walk • The Sydney Town Hall is a late 19th-century heritage-listed town hall building in the city of Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales, Australia, housing the chambers of the Lord Mayor of Sydney, council offices, and venues for meetings and functions.
~1080 ftSE
Synagogue, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Great Synagogue, Sydney
6 min walk • The Great Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish congregation located in a large heritage-listed synagogue at 187a Elizabeth Street in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~560 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
MidCity, Sydney
3 min walk • MidCity is a shopping centre in the Sydney Central Business District. It is located on Pitt Street Mall, adjacent to Westfield Sydney, The Strand Arcade and is diagonally opposite Glasshouse.
~920 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Glasshouse, Sydney
5 min walk • Glasshouse is an office and retail building in the Sydney central business district. It is located on the corner of King Street and Pitt Street Mall, adjacent to Westfield Sydney and is opposite MidCity, The Strand Arcade and Sydney Arcade.
~1200 ftN
Historical place
General Post Office, Sydney
6 min walk • The General Post Office is a heritage-listed landmark building located in Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The original building was constructed in two stages beginning in 1866 and was designed under the guidance of Colonial Architect James Barnet.
~1030 ftNE
Skyscraper
25 Martin Place, Sydney
5 min walk • 25 Martin Place is a skyscraper in Sydney, Australia. Designed by architect Harry Seidler, it stands at a height of 228 metres with 67 storeys, and remains one of his most definitive works.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to State Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Queen Victoria Building, Sydney (2 min walk), Tank Stream, Sydney (2 min walk), Pitt Street Mall, Sydney (3 min walk), Sydney Tower, Sydney (3 min walk).

How to get to State Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to State Theatre:

Bus

Stand E, QVB, York St • Lines: 290 (2 min walk)
Market St • Lines: 651 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Qvb • Lines: L2, L3 (2 min walk)
Town Hall • Lines: L2, L3 (6 min walk)

Train

Town Hall (5 min walk)
St James (8 min walk)

Ferry

Darling Harbour Wharf 1 (13 min walk)
Pyrmont Bay Wharf • Lines: F4, Ferry (13 min walk)