Are you ready to start your search for private screening rooms in Sydney? They’re a fantastic way to make your next event exciting and unforgettable! Don’t stress over organising your kid’s birthday party or planning a corporate conference for 80 guests; these screening rooms are ready to help you get the job done! You have plenty of options, whether you need a cinema in the Sydney CBD or a more offbeat and quirky screening venue around Manly. Browse through our listings and find your favourite space in a flash!
The cost of private screening rooms averages around $150 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Sydney, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $105 | to $195 | hire fee per hour |
| From $2500 | to $8000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $1500 | to $3300 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Cinema and Bar at Golden Age Cinema & Bar
in Surry Hills - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: Golden Age Cinema & Bar is a heritage-listed venue located in Surry Hills, in a building that once formed part of Sydney’s Hollywood Quarter. Since 2013, the space has operated as a boutique venue offering an independent...
Screening Room + Bar at QT Sydney
in Sydney CBD - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘QT is a fantastic venue for any function.’
The Cinema at Rydges Sydney Central
in Surry Hills - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘In conclusion, The Cinema at Rydges Sydney exceeded our expectations in every aspect.’
You'll find private screening rooms in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Sydney, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average $130 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 70 and 120 guests | prices average $220 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 200 guests | prices average $13500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 400 m from central Sydney, available to book on Tagvenue:
Smaller private screening rooms usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Sydney, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
KuluKabi Creative Space at KuluKabi, rated 4.7/5 - creative space for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘Amazing venue, well designed, and lots of light.’
Studio Q at QT Sydney, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 50 guests
Our user said: ‘The Chefs served up delicious meals and catered to our last-minute extra guests with ease.’
George Room at Flex by ISPT at George Place, rated 4.8/5 - meeting room for 40 guests
Venue said: The perfect room for presentations, workshops and boardroom meetings. This room can also be combined with the Hive Lounge for smaller town halls.
Cheap private screening rooms in Sydney start from $750 hire fee per event or $60 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
The Cinema at Rydges Sydney Central, from $750 hire fee per event
(up to 51 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘In conclusion, The Cinema at Rydges Sydney exceeded our expectations in every aspect.’
KuluKabi Creative Space at KuluKabi, from $60 hire fee per hour
(up to 40 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Amazing venue, well designed, and lots of light.’
Red Mill Barrel Hall at Red Mill Distillery, from $1500 minimum spend per event
(up to 150 guests standing)
Venue said: Set within Red Mill Rum's working distillery at White Bay, this is Sydney's most distinctive private venue — where history and hospitality meet under one roof.
In Sydney, private screening rooms are most commonly booked for 10 to 60 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Party | Usually between $850 and $2,000. |
User who booked Entire Venue at Carousel Bar & Ballroom for 65 guests
said: ‘This venue was amazing !!!’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between $150 and $650. |
User who booked The Private Kitchen at The Private Kitchen for 40 guests
said: ‘Booking an event was smooth.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between $200 and $500. |
User who booked Market Room at Flex by ISPT at George Place for 40 guests
said: ‘Natasha was amazing to deal with and made the whole event a seamless experience.’ |
| Workshop | Usually between $300 and $600. |
User who booked Entire Studio at INTO-ARTS Studio + Gallery for 10 guests
said: ‘The space is beautiful and very well designed for hosting events.’ |
| Photo Shoot | Usually between $200 and $350. |
User who booked Cyclorama Photo Studio at Metronome Studios for 14 guests
said: ‘Loved everything, the space, the use of lighting, the good hospitality and introduction to everything.’ |
Page last updated in September 2026
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