Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre

Access

All venues within the Centre are wheelchair accessible and there is an elevator on the ground floor for patrons going to Level 1 (the Q Theatre Foyer) and Level 2 (Studios). Wheelchair accessible seating is available within the Q Theatre and Concert Hall. Accessible parking is available in the Penrith City Council parking adjacent to the Centre. When utilising this parking there are no stairs to navigate. 

Hearing loops are available for performances within the Q Theatre.

We make every effort to ensure Sydney Festival events are accessible to our whole audience. To book your tickets or if you have any queries please call 02 8248 6500 or email access@sydneyfestival.org.au. Sydney Festival is happy to receive phone calls via the National Relay Service. To enable us to determine your requirements and assist you fully we are unable to offer this service online.

Public Transport
Train - City Rail trains and Blue Mountains services arrive at and depart from Penrith Station. The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre is a short five minute walk from Penrith Station via Penrith Plaza.

For quick and convenient access to timetables, trip planning and other public transport service information call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or visit www.131500.com.au.

Car Parking
Travelling from Sydney, take the Mulgoa Road exit from the M4. Continue along Mulgoa Road and turn into High Street. Travel time from Sydney CBD can vary. Generally, the trip by car takes an hour from the CBD.

Off-street parking is available in the Penrith Civic Centre car park at Penrith City Council (limited and subject to change), Westfield Penrith Plaza car park (subject to Westfields parking terms and conditions) and Union Road car park (opposite the Centre and is free all day and evening).

The closest Secure carpark station is located at Nepean Hospital Corner Parker and Derby Streets, Penrith.