Location
Opening hours
In the heart of West End, the Thomas Dixon Centre is a cultural, arts, and dance hub for Brisbane.
Public open hours are as follows:
Monday to Friday
8am – 8pm
Saturday
8am – 2pm
Sunday
8am – 1pm
Getting here
Like many inner-city events venues, there will be limited onsite and on-street parking, with public transport the recommended option.
As we acknowledge there will be large numbers of visitors at times, the Thomas Dixon Centre team encourages visitors to explore their travel options in advance.
Public transport
Bus
The Blue CityGlider route travels from West End to South Brisbane via Montague Road, stopping right outside the Thomas Dixon Centre (Raven Street stop). Please note this route travels:
- Every five minutes during peak times and 10-15 minutes off peak
- 18 Hours a day from Sunday to Thursday and 24 hours a day on Friday and Saturday
Train
The South Brisbane Train Station is the closest station, located adjacent to the Cultural Centre which is serviced by the bus routes listed above.
Ferry
The CityCat stops at the West End Ferry Terminal, located at the end of Hoogley Street.
Active transport
Built with health and wellbeing in mind, the Thomas Dixon Centre has a number of facilities to support those who choose active transport. Built with health and wellbeing in mind, the Thomas Dixon Centre encourages to choose active transport. Free bicycle storage facilities, including bike racks, are located in our car park on level B1, entrance from Raven Street.
Dropoff
There is a designated drop off zone at the front of the main entrance on Drake Street for taxis, rideshare, and visitors requiring access.
Parking
Important Update – Limited Parking from Monday 27 Oct – Sunday 2 Nov
Please note that we are updating our onsite parking provider to improve our visitor experience. Onsite public parking will not be available from Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October.
As we are transitioning to a new system, there will be no charge to park onsite on Saturday 1 November and Sunday 2 November, if you are attending dance classes, Layla restaurant, or one of the performances in the Talbot Theatre. Note that we do have a small car park with limited bays.
The new parking system does not require download of any Apps, and will provide a simpler entry process via card payment at the gate.
Thank you in advance for your patience whilst we make this transition.
Vehicle height
Please note our parking facility only accomodates vehicles up to 2.2m in height. Height bars will soon be installed.
Parking etiquette
Please be mindful that the Thomas Dixon Centre is in a residential area. We respect our neighbours, so please check the signage if you are looking for a street park, do not park across driveways, and note the changes to parking along Montague Road, where a new bus stop has been installed.
Alternative parking
The Montague Markets precinct offers two hours of free undercover parking until car park closing time at 10.30pm. The Montague Markets car park will then reopen at 6.30am the next day. This public car park is directly across the road from the Thomas Dixon Centre (entrance via Ferry Road).
If you, or anyone in your party, have requirements that need extra consideration, please let us know so we can make your visit smooth and enjoyable.
Plan ahead
Discover the
Thomas Dixon Centre
Take a guided tour through the revitalised Thomas Dixon Centre, rich in history, art and creativity.
