About this room
Established in 1909, The Electric is the UK's oldest working cinema. Located in the heart of the West Midlands we are neighboring Birmingham new Street Station for great transport links in and out of the city.
Our spacious main auditorium, Screen One is the larger of our two rooms and is located on the ground floor. The back of the room is fitted with 24 luxury sofas seats designed with a living-room so it’ll feel like your watching from the comfort of your own home.
Whether it’s a corporate event, birthday celebration, hen or stag party, or just a fun evening out we are able to cater to your needs. The projector provides a unique opportunity to make an unforgettable impression on your guests. We can display presentations, business logos, or a slide show of photos to create the perfect back drop to your event.
The art deco glamour of The Electric Cinema provides the most romantic setting for your wedding. With raked seating and a central aisle the main theatre on the ground floor lends itself perfectly to marriage ceremonies.
With all private hires there are options for a wide selection of catering, from snacks and treats on arrival to canapés, buffets and waiter service. With our extensive bar we can even design a cocktail menu to suit the theme of your event.
Capacity
Theatre
up to 108
Starting prices
Hire Fee
M T W T F S S
11:00 - 23:00
from £270 Per hour
*All guide prices are inclusive of VAT
Note on pricing
Prices listed are per hour and can fluctuate depending on length, date and time of hire. Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Catering
In-house catering
Allows external catering
Approved caterers only
BYO alcohol allowed
Can provide alcohol
Kitchen facilities available
Can provide halal
Can provide kosher
Complimentary water
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary tea and coffee
Buyout fee for external catering
Licences
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Wedding licence
Room features
Projector
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Disabled access
Parking available
Wi-Fi
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Accommodation available
Venue welcomes
Ticketed events
VIP events
Enhanced security events
About The Electric Cinema
The Electric in the Southside district of Birmingham is the UK’s oldest working cinema and is now home to sofas, a bar and waiter service. We have two digital screens and show a mixture of the latest quality mainstream, independent, foreign and classic films.
The Electric Cinema is one of Birmingham’s most exciting venues. The stunning red and black interiors of our screen rooms and the original art deco chic of our lounge and cocktail bar makes for a most memorable event, whatever the occasion. Our rooms are available to hire and lend themselves to a range of opportunities, be it corporate conferencing or children’s birthday parties.
We offer a range of options for private hires and treat each one as a unique event. We aim to be as flexible as possible and try to cater the event to whatever your imagination can conceive.