Venue

Venue
Venue

Venue

WHO ARE WE?

We are the Shadow Electric!

Situated in the beautiful surrounds of the Abbotsford Convent, the Shadow Electric is Melbourne's only independent open-air cinema.

OPENING TIMES

Thursday to Saturday: 6pm – 11pm
Sunday: 3pm – 11pm

WHERE ARE WE?

Sacred Heart Courtyard
1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
Melbourne, Australia 3067

GETTING HERE

By bike or foot
We recommend you do yourselves, your wallet, and the environment a favour and ride your bike to the venue. The Capital City cycling and walking path passes the site. St Heliers St turn-off is opposite the entrance to the Collingwood Childrens Farm. Bicycle racks are located onsite between Gate 1 and St Euphrasia (3MBS radio station), and bicycle hoops are located on the southern side of St Euphrasia and the northern side of the Rosina Building (near Lentil as Anything).

By Public Transport
Train
Victoria Park station on the Epping and Hurstbridge lines is the closest railway station. It is a 10 - 15 minute walk to the Abbotsford Convent. (Please note that some services express past Victoria Park station)

Tram
Catch any tram (109, 24, 42) down Victoria St towards Abbotsford/Richmond and get off at Nicholson St, Abbotsford (or Lennox St Richmond). It is a 20 minute walk from here to the convent. Alternatively, you can catch the 86, with a 15-20 minute walk from Smith/Johnston Street.

Bus
The 200, 201 and 207 depart from Lonsdale St in the city and run along Johnston St. The 205 departs from Melbourne University. Alight at Clarke Street bus stop (before Johnston Street crosses the Yarra).

For further public transport information please call Ventura Buses on (03) 9488 2100, or Metlink on 131 638 or visit them here.

PARKING

The Abbotsford Convent is located at the end of St. Heliers St, Abbotsford. The easiest way to get here is via Johnston St then onto Clarke St then into St Heliers St (See MELWAYS Ref 44 G5).

All day parking is available in the carpark opposite the site on St Heliers St for $6 (gold coins are required). There is also a limited amount of 15 minute parking spaces on the street. Parking in the neighbouring streets is mainly residential permit only on weekends. There is absolutely no vehicular access on the Abbotsford Convent site.

For more information see Melways Ref 44 G5, whereis.com and maps.google.com.au

FOOD AND DRINK

The Shadow Electric is fully licensed. No outside beverage is permitted inside the cinema or bar. We will accept Eftpos and Credit Card at the venue, with a $15.00 minimum (no cash out). Credit Cards will attract a surcharge.

TOILETS

Please ask staff to point you in the direction of the nearest toilets. Accessible toilets are located within all tenanted buildings on the precinct. The toilets on the ground floor Annex of the Convent Building are open to the general public 7 days a week (until 11 pm); Sacred Heart: ground floor (open during special events only; ie. The Shadow Electric) A baby change facility and disabled toilet exists within the public toilets of the Convent Annex.

Additional Visitor information

For additional information regarding access, facilities and general visitor information about the venue, please visit the Abbotsford Convent website

WHO ARE WE?

We are the Shadow Electric!

Situated in the beautiful surrounds of the Abbotsford Convent, the Shadow Electric is Melbourne's only independent open-air cinema.

OPENING TIMES

Thursday to Saturday: 6pm – 11pm
Sunday: 3pm – 11pm

WHERE ARE WE?

Sacred Heart Courtyard
1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
Melbourne, Australia 3067

GETTING HERE

By bike or foot
We recommend you do yourselves, your wallet, and the environment a favour and ride your bike to the venue. The Capital City cycling and walking path passes the site. St Heliers St turn-off is opposite the entrance to the Collingwood Childrens Farm. Bicycle racks are located onsite between Gate 1 and St Euphrasia (3MBS radio station), and bicycle hoops are located on the southern side of St Euphrasia and the northern side of the Rosina Building (near Lentil as Anything).

By Public Transport
Train
Victoria Park station on the Epping and Hurstbridge lines is the closest railway station. It is a 10 - 15 minute walk to the Abbotsford Convent. (Please note that some services express past Victoria Park station)

Tram
Catch any tram (109, 24, 42) down Victoria St towards Abbotsford/Richmond and get off at Nicholson St, Abbotsford (or Lennox St Richmond). It is a 20 minute walk from here to the convent. Alternatively, you can catch the 86, with a 15-20 minute walk from Smith/Johnston Street.

Bus
The 200, 201 and 207 depart from Lonsdale St in the city and run along Johnston St. The 205 departs from Melbourne University. Alight at Clarke Street bus stop (before Johnston Street crosses the Yarra).

For further public transport information please call Ventura Buses on (03) 9488 2100, or Metlink on 131 638 or visit them here.

PARKING

The Abbotsford Convent is located at the end of St. Heliers St, Abbotsford. The easiest way to get here is via Johnston St then onto Clarke St then into St Heliers St (See MELWAYS Ref 44 G5).

All day parking is available in the carpark opposite the site on St Heliers St for $6 (gold coins are required). There is also a limited amount of 15 minute parking spaces on the street. Parking in the neighbouring streets is mainly residential permit only on weekends. There is absolutely no vehicular access on the Abbotsford Convent site.

For more information see Melways Ref 44 G5, whereis.com and maps.google.com.au

FOOD AND DRINK

The Shadow Electric is fully licensed. No outside beverage is permitted inside the cinema or bar. We will accept Eftpos and Credit Card at the venue, with a $15.00 minimum (no cash out). Credit Cards will attract a surcharge.

TOILETS

Please ask staff to point you in the direction of the nearest toilets. Accessible toilets are located within all tenanted buildings on the precinct. The toilets on the ground floor Annex of the Convent Building are open to the general public 7 days a week (until 11 pm); Sacred Heart: ground floor (open during special events only; ie. The Shadow Electric) A baby change facility and disabled toilet exists within the public toilets of the Convent Annex.

Additional Visitor information

For additional information regarding access, facilities and general visitor information about the venue, please visit the Abbotsford Convent website