Located in the heart of Sydney’s Inner West, The Factory Theatre is a vibrant home for live music, comedy, theatre and entertainment. Whether you’re here for a big night or discovering your next favourite artist, you’ll find great shows, a lively atmosphere and plenty to experience under one roof.
The Factory Theatre
105 Victoria Road, Marrickville
Box Office: Phone (02) 9550 3666
Email: [email protected]
For Transport info please see Getting Here
The Factory Theatre has a Licensed Bar. The Bars offer confectionery, snacks, soft drinks and alcohol. The following forms of I.D are required to purchase alcoholic beverages: current Driver License, Proof of Age card or current Passport.
The Factory Theatre hosts a variety of food trucks in the courtyard with Island Boys Foods holding a permanent residence. Island Boys have been dishing up Jamaican food and seasonal barbecue each and every night at the Factory for the past 10 years.
Drop in early and make your night at the Factory complete with the very best Jamaican BBQ before you catch the very best in live music and comedy!
Below is everything you need to know to plan your journey and get to the venue with ease!
The Factory Theatre is located at 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville, just minutes from Newtown and Enmore.
Public transport is the easiest way to get to the venue, with regular bus services nearby and several train and Metro connections within walking distance.
Bus routes 423, 426 and 430 service Victoria Road and the surrounding area, with connections to Newtown, Central and the Sydney CBD.
For the latest routes, service times and accessibility information, plan your journey using the Transport for NSW Trip Planner. Plan your trip →
Sydenham Station is approximately a 12-minute walk from the venue and provides Metro and train connections.
Marrickville Station and Newtown Station are also located nearby.
We recommend checking Transport for NSW before travelling for the latest service information. Plan your trip →
There is limited onsite parking at The Factory Theatre, so we recommend using public transport where possible. Street parking is available throughout the surrounding Marrickville area, including around:
• Victoria Road and Enmore Park
• Rich Street
• Chapel Street
Parking restrictions may apply, so please check street signage!
The Factory Theatre is located within a residential neighbourhood. Please avoid parking across driveways or obstructing residents’ access, and keep noise to a minimum when leaving the venue.
Uber, Taxi and rideshare services can drop off and pick up along Cook Road or Victoria Road, close to the venue.
Please allow extra time after sold-out events, when the area around the theatre may be busy.
The Factory Theatre is within easy walking distance of Newtown, Enmore and Marrickville.
As a guide:
• Enmore Theatre: approximately 10 minutes
• Sydenham Station: approximately 12 minutes
• Newtown Station: approximately 20 minutes
Bicycle parking racks are available onsite within The Factory Theatre car park. Please follow venue signage to locate the bicycle parking area.
The Factory Theatre is dedicated to making our events accessible to all audiences where possible. Our Main Auditorium and the Fusebox are accessible by lift, while the Factory Floor can be accessed from the Ground Floor. If your event is located in the Terminal, Workshop or Matchbox, there may be limited capacity for accessible patrons, so please alert us of your intention to attend prior to purchasing a ticket.
There are two accessible toilets at the Factory Theatre on both the Ground Floor and Level 1.
We welcome patrons with Companion Cards and Assistance Animals but ask that you let our Box Office know in order to facilitate this. Please ensure the correct accreditation can be provided during the event.
To guarantee the best possible experience, we encourage patrons with any accessibility requirements to contact us ahead of time via our Box Office on 02 9550 3666 or [email protected]u”
– Refusal of Entry
We reserve the right to refuse entry to those who cannot meet our Conditions of Entry
Conditions of Entry
To ensure the safety of other patrons, the following conditions of entry apply:
– ID
ID is required for 18+ events or sections to enter the venue. We accept a valid Driver’s License, Passport or Proof of Age Card.
– Items/Bags
Management reserves the right to inspect or search any clothing, bags, containers or packages you intend to bring into the venue. This may include a pat-down, bag search or wanding.
Management / Security will confiscate items and refuse entry to anyone suspected or found to be in possession of a weapon, or any item that may place any person in danger.
Neither management, security, staff or the promoter will be liable for any loss, injury or damage suffered or incurred by you or any other person entering or attending the event.
– Smoking/Vaping
Smoking or Vaping is strictly not permitted inside the venue.
– Intoxication
Management reserves the right to refuse entry to any person or to remove any person from the venue who showing signs of intoxication. Patrons will be refused entry, refused service and asked to stay at least 50 metres from the venue.
– External food or drink
Glass or metal bottles are prohibited. Only empty plastic bottles are allowed. You can refill your bottle up inside at our bars.
External food, such as ice cream, drinks, and snacks, are not allowed in the venue.
– Cameras
No professional cameras without prior approval. Sound and video recorders are not permitted to be brought into the venue.
Only personal use photography is allowed, and flash photography is strictly prohibited. You may have to cloak your camera if it is deemed to be of professional grade, too large, and/or has a detachable lens.
You may use your smartphone, a point & shoot camera and/or small film camera.
– Event Filming
The event may be filmed and it is a condition of entry that you agree that your image may be broadcast.
– Anti-social Behaviour
Our premises are protected by CCTV. Any anti-social or illegal activity or threat to safety will not be tolerated. Patrons who cause a disturbance or refuse to comply with directions from management, security, or staff will be removed from the venue.
– Drugs, Weapons and Violence
We have a zero tolerance policy towards illicit drugs, including their use, sale and supply. We reserve the right to conduct searches (including pat downs), confiscate illegal drugs and refuse entry on these grounds. Police will be notified upon the discovery of prohibited drugs of any kind.
Weapons of any kind or illicit drugs or other similar substances are NOT permitted to be brought into the venue. Along with all other items noted in the prohibited items.
We have zero tolerance for violence. To ensure the safety of our patrons anyone found to be breaking conditions of entry inside or outside the event or any behaviour deemed to be anti-social will be refused entry and/or removed from the venue without a refund.
Management reserves the right to Refuse Entry to any persons wearing ‘Colours’, ‘insignia’ or pictures signifying belonging to any Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs or other groups as designated by Police
PROHIBITED ITEMS
– Backpacks and any other bags larger than
– External food, ice cream, drinks and snacks
– Alcohol or illegal substances of any kind
– Vapes/Electronic cigarettes
– Glass / Metal bottles
– Chewing Gum
– Permanent marker
– Professional cameras or recording devices
– Motorbike helmets, balaclavas or face coverings
– Flag, Banners, posters, flags or signs larger than an A4 sheet of paper
– Weapons of any kind, including any item that can be used as a projectile
– Fireworks or flares
– Animals (excluding service animals)
– Other Items determined by Management & Security that may cause injury or public nuisance.