Hire Space
Cinemas 2 & 3

Barbican Centre

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Modern auditorium with red seating at Barbican Centre for film screenings and corporate events.
  • From £55 per person
  • 153 Theatre
  • Barbican or Moorgate
  • From £55 per person
  • 153 Theatre
  • Barbican or Moorgate
Private cinema building with dedicated entrance provides complete event privacy and professional film screening capabilities.
Anna Suñé Urbistondo
Anna Suñé Urbistondo

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • PA system and microphones
  • Dedicated technician
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cinema-grade projection
  • Private entrance on Beech Street
  • Dedicated registration desk
  • Cloakroom facilities
  • Stage lighting system

Located in their own building on Beech Street, Cinemas 2 & 3 provide a private entrance and dedicated registration desk and cloakroom facilities.

Offering stage lighting, PA system, microphones and Wi-Fi, the cinemas boast the security and facilities for a London cinema film location.

Frequently asked questions

Day hire (08:30-17:00) costs £6,100+VAT with a £5,000+VAT minimum catering spend. Evening hire (17:30-23:00) costs £5,100+VAT with the same £5,000+VAT minimum catering spend. An overnight hold between day and evening hire costs £950+VAT.

Cinema 1 has a total capacity of 280 people in a raked auditorium style with fixed seating. The venue mentions 220 capacity spaces including Cinema 1, suggesting similar capacity ranges for the cinema spaces.

The hire includes a 34,000lms 4K DLP Cinema Projector with 1920 x 1080 50i HD resolution, screen, PA system, 3 cabled microphones, Wi-Fi, full use of house lighting system, and a dedicated technician for sound and lighting throughout your event.

Day hire runs 08:30-17:00 and evening hire 17:30-23:00. Tenancy times include setup and de-rig - they recommend 1.5 hours for setup and 30 minutes for de-rig. Additional hours beyond standard times can be arranged by speaking to your sales contact.

Cinemas 2 & 3 are located in their own building on Beech Street with a private entrance, dedicated registration desk, and cloakroom facilities. This provides complete separation from the main Barbican Centre activities and enhanced security for film location work.

A signed contract is required along with invoice payment prior to the event going ahead. The venue requires both contract signature and payment to be completed before your event can proceed.

The Barbican frequently has large conference groups and events that can block availability for multiple days. If your date is unavailable, they will work to find you an alternative venue rather than just suggesting different dates.

The venue offers security and facilities specifically suitable for London cinema film location work, suggesting they accommodate professional film screenings and presentations. However, specific content restrictions are not detailed in the available information.

The venue includes a dedicated technician for sound and lighting, and provides professional cinema-grade equipment. Any modifications to the standard technical setup would need to be discussed with your sales contact and the technical team.

All cinema hires have a mandatory £5,000+VAT minimum catering spend. With the dedicated registration desk and cloakroom facilities, catering can likely be served in the lobby areas, though specific catering arrangements should be confirmed with the events team.

More about Barbican Centre

The Barbican Centre was developed in the Brutalist style of architecture. It is a performing arts centre, the largest of its kind in Europe. The Barbican Centre was built after Barbican Estate which is a housing complex situated in an area that was bombed heavily in WWII. The centre holds theatre performances, film screenings, music concerts, and art exhibitions. As well as being a world class arts venue, the Barbican Centre also boasts one it's very own tropical Conservatory, which is one of the most unusual venues in London for weddings.