As part of our plans to future-proof our beloved venue, we will be temporarily closed from January – November 2026 for refurbishment. During this period, we’ll be undergoing essential maintenance and refreshing the building throughout, to improve both the customer experience and the aesthetic look and feel of the venue. We’ve listened to customer survey feedback and this has contributed to our refurbishment plans which include:
🛠️ a makeover in the bar area & box office
🛠️ new and improved toilets (including a Changing Places facility)
🛠️ new seating in the auditorium and cinema screens
🛠️ a replacement of the heating and cooling system
🛠️ essential repairs to our (multiple!) roofs
This investment aims to protect The Capitol’s history and create a more accessible, sustainable and comfortable environment for customers, whilst honouring the venue’s heritage and treating it with the love and respect it deserves.
Whilst our doors are closed, we’ll be sharing updates and insights via our mailing list, so be sure to sign up (by updating your account contact preferences online) if you haven’t already. You can also follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram to catch more sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes action. We can’t wait to share more information with you when we can!
The good news is we’ll be reopening in time for Panto 2026 – so your festive family fun will be waiting here for you! Tickets for Dick Whittington are on sale now!
If you’re really missing us, you can visit us in person at our temporary home in Swan Walk Shopping Centre. You can find us in Unit 43 between Roman & Gobsmack Comics. We’re open Tue-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm & Sat 9.30am-1pm. Our phone lines will be open Tue-Fri 10am-4.30pm and Sat 10am-1pm on 01403 750220.
We’d like to take a moment to thank all our valued customers who make The Capitol a very special place to be. We’re very grateful for your support and can’t wait for the start of our next chapter with you!
Kind regards,
The Capitol Team
