Grainger Studio

For public transport options we recommend using Adelaide Metro’s Journey Planner 

For easy parking nearby, we recommend:

UPark Topham Mall
Only 7 minutes walk from Grainger Studio. Exit the carpark via Topham Mall, head down Leigh Street and west down Hindley Street. Book online for $8 after 4pm (Mon – Fri) or for $7 on weekends.

Visit our partners, the Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury, for a pre or post-concert drink and/or dinner:

•  Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury
  King William St, Adelaide (adjacent to Adelaide Town Hall)

Is there accessible car parking available?
No. However, for easy parking nearby, we recommend:

UPark Topham Mall
Only 7 minutes walk from Grainger Studio. Exit the carpark via Topham Mall, head down Leigh Street and west down Hindley Street. Book online for $8 after 4pm (Mon – Fri) or for $7 on weekends.

There are disabled bays on level 3, 4, 5 & 6 next to the lifts. A total of 8 casual bays.

There are also some reserved bays for monthly parkers, so casual parkers should not park in those.

Is there a designated drop off area?
There is a loading zone directly out the front.

Is the venue accessible by public transport?
Yes.

What is the terrain to the venue entrance like, are there any obstacles?
Large pavers on the footpath. Sometimes there can be dislodged pavers or missing pieces. Access with caution and care.

Is there signage or way-finding to look out for?
There are large light boxes with posters on either side of the front of our building, as well as large flag banners on the roof that can be seen from a distance. There is also a sign hanging in-front of the bright red doors that says ‘Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’ and our address.

Are there steps or stairs at the entrance?
No to enter the building, but once inside there are 3 steps to the entry foyer, and then another 4 steps to access the main foyer.

Is there an accessible ramp to get inside?
No.

Is there an accessible life to get inside?
Once inside the entry, make an immediate right followed by a left towards the accessible lift. Direction signage is available. You will need to press the call button to have a Front of House attendant come to assist with the lift.

Are there any obstacles in the entry of the foyer?
Not in the entry itself other than some stairs (which can be avoided by the accessible lift). Once in the foyer, there are some chairs and pot plants around. These are kept to the sides of the foyer to allow for a obstacle-free journey to the Box Office desk, and to the Grainger Studio.

What is the terrain like getting inside?
The floor is made from ceramic tile in the entry. The floor in the foyer is carpeted. The floor in Grainger Studio is also carpeted.

Where is the Box Office located?
Directly down the middle from entry, to the left of the Grainger Studio doors.

Is there an information assistant available?
Yes, at Box Office/Front of House.

Where is First Aid located?
First Aid is located at Front of House.

Is there a communication board available?
No.

Is the venue a Companion Card affiliate?
Yes.

Are the doors throughout the venue and into the theatre open and wheelchair accessible?
Yes. We open both sides of the doors for concerts, and there is plenty space to navigate a wheelchair.

Is there fixed seating?
No, we can remove all our seats.

Is there accessible seating?
Yes, we can accommodate.

Is wheelchair hire available?
No.

Are there easy access seats?
Yes, we can accommodate.

Where are wheelchairs positioned for seating?
Wheelchair-accessible seats are usually on either side of the front of the bleachers so there is plenty of room, but can be adjusted with notice through the studio.

Does the venue have accessible toilets?
Yes, to the right of the studio doors in the foyer. It is an all gender, RH transfer accessible toilet.

Is there a quiet room available?
This depends on the performance, e.g if it is a Relaxed Performance, we will have quiet break out spaces available. If you think you may require a quiet room, please inform us upon booking.

Is there an Auslan interpreter available?
Not unless this has been predetermined, e.g for a Relaxed Performance.

Does the venue offer Assistive Listening Systems?
No.

What is the lighting in the venue like?
The light in the foyer is fairly bright, however it is lit from a very high ceiling, is warm-toned, and disperses well. It is not as strong as fluorescents are. The lighting in the studio varies for each concert, but is relatively warm and also light from high above.

Does the venue use strobe lights?
No.

Is braille available, and if so, where and what for?
On the accessible toilet door.

Is large print signage or print media offered?
Upon request.

Do performances offer captioning (e.g closed or open captioning)?
No.

What are the viewing distances within seating sections?
The viewing distance changes per show. Some shows have the first row a meter and a bit from the orchestra, while others have a few meters gap to leave room for children and rugs in front of the chairs. Every show is tailored to the size of the orchestra.

Is drinking water available and where? Is it free of cost?
Yes, in the foyer to the right of the studio doors.

Is there food available for purchase?
No, but there are many cafés and restaurants nearby, including a convenience store two doors down to the right.

Does the venue have an area assistance animals can go for toileting?
No. Light Square is roughly a 10 minute walk from Grainger Studio to the West. Light Square has grass assistance animals can use for toileting.

Does the venue have water available for assistance animals?
Yes, speak to Front of House.

For venue and booking enquiries, call the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra on (08) 8233 6233.