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Plan a visit

Fortitude Valley is in a busy part of Brisbane. Please check for traffic updates to plan your trip so you you don't miss the start of your event.

Entrance

Entrances to Judith Wright Arts Centre (JWAC) are on Brunswick St and Berwick St. Generally, only the Brunswick St entrance is open for performances in the performance space. Both entrances have lifts and are wheelchair accessible.  

Box Office and Ticketing 

JWAC does not operate a Box Office or manage ticketing. Hirers of the spaces are responsible for coordinating ticketing and operating a Box Office on performance days. 

Parking

There is no parking onsite at JWAC. Visitors can find several care park options nearby. Wilson Parking and Secure Parking operate car parks close by. Visit their websites for more information on locations and pricing. 

There is limited metered on-street parking in Fortitude Valley. These spaces fill up quickly, and are difficult to secure.  

Public Transport

Fortitude Valley is well serviced by both bus and train networks.

Fortitude Valley Train Station is located beneath the Valley Metro complex. Pedestrian access to the station is via 2 thoroughfares near the corner of Brunswick and Wickham Streets and a pedestrian overpass connecting to McWhirters.

The 199, 196 and 195 buses all stop directly outside the Judith Wright Arts Centre.

For public transport timetable information, contact TransLink on 131 230 or plan your journey online.

Accessbility

JWAC is a wheelchair accessible venue. Lifts and ambulant toilets, equipped with baby-changing facilities are available for use on all levels. 

The performance space at Judith Wright Arts Centre has a hearing augmentation system.

Call 07 3872 9000 or email centremanagement@arts.qld.gov.au if you have any specific requirements you would like to ask staff about.

Café and Bar

The Birdhouse Café operates from the lower foyer on Brunswick Street, Monday to Friday from 7am to 1pm, and for specific events, offering speciality coffee and delicious take away food. For more shows in the Performance Space, The Birdhouse Bar normally opens an hour before show time and an hour post show, selling a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snack food. Find out more

Conditions of entry

Refer to our conditions of entry