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Private Cinema Screenings


Our Auditorium All to Yourself


Enjoy a private cinema experience at the Electric Palace. We have the technical expertise,

attention to detail and event experience to turn your idea into an unforgettable occasion.

Boasting 4k screening facilities and a comfortable and stylish environment, the cinema

auditorium is an ideal space for private screenings, talks, and live performances as well as

presentations, film launches and Q&A events. Located on the first floor, the space has an

integrated café bar area plus an additional, second floor, breakout-session room.


Our Space

Private use of the screening room and bar from £185.00 + VAT* weekdays and £225.00 +

VAT* weekends


Screen (48 Seats)

Our seats are not removable but there is an optional small staging area perfect for

post-film Q&As or intimate performances. We can set up additional chairs and provide

microphones. Speakers can join remotely and appear live on the big screen.


Tech: provide link to tech spec pdf


Your content can be provided in MP4/H264 or as Blu-ray/DVD. We kindly ask you to

supply us with a copy as early as you can and arrange a time to test, to ensure you are

happy with how it will appear on the big screen.


We’re available for hire seven days a week, 09:00-10:00 (later licence available on request).

Members get 10% off (exclusions apply)


* T&Cs apply


Workshop / Meeting Room (10 seats)

Ideal as a breakout space from the auditorium or for private meetings.

Facilities: Flipchart, complimentary tea and coffee

Available on request


How do I book?

Email us at privatehire@electricpalacecinema.com 


We’ll pencil you in the calendar.

When you are ready to confirm we’ll send you a digital invoice.

Payment of this confirms your booking.


Hire Rates*


Screen 1 - 48 Seat Capacity



11:00 - 2:00

2:30 - 5:30

19:00 - 22:00

Mon

£185.00

£185.00

£185.00

Tue

£185.00

£185.00

£185.00

Wed

£185.00

£185.00

£185.00

Thu

£185.00

£185.00

N/A

Fri

£225.00

£225.00

N/A

Sat

£225.00

£225.00

N/A

Sun

£225.00

£225.00

£225.00



*All prices exclude VAT!


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Venue pdf Downloads

Full Technical Details can be viewed here.

Bar Price List can be viewed here.

Venue Hire T&C’s (Detailed below)


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Venue Hire Terms and Conditions for The Electric Palace Cinema, 39a High Street,

Hastings - Last Updated 16th April 2026


1. There is a minimum booking value of £150.00 excl VAT for the auditorium and £30.00

ex VAT for the Breakout/Meeting Room

2. Once your booking is confirmed, you will only be able to make changes until 1 week

prior to the screening date.

3. Payment is to be made by electronic funds transfer or over the phone via debit/credit

card.

4. Any alcohol consumed on the premises must be bought from the bar but you can

bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks.

5. The venue is not accessible earlier than the hire start time so please build your

preparation into the timings and ensure that all guests are notified of your start time

when invitations are sent out.

6. The period of hire means the period from which is detailed on the invoice for the hire.

If you wish to extend the period of hire you must contact us as soon as possible.

7. In the event of the Hirer cancelling or postponing the Hire, the following charges will

apply: More than 21 working days before event: 20% of the total hire charge Less than

7 working days before event: 100% of total hire charge.