Palace Electric Cinema | VisitCanberra

Palace Electric Cinema presents simply the best selection of international cinema; arthouse and quality new release films. Eight theatres with luxurious amphitheatre seating and the latest in digital projection and sound ensure a state of the art cinematic experience.

Enjoy a sophisticated drink at the Prosecco Bar or take it into the fully licensed auditoria. Coffee aficionados can enjoy fresh Lavazza coffee and gourmet tastings from the Electric Espresso Café.

Palace Electric is the host to many prestigious premieres and festivals such as The Lavazza Italian Film Festival, The Alliance Francaise French Film Festival, and Spanish Film festivals.

The Prosecco bar

DETAILS

PHONE

WEBSITE

www.palacecinemas.com.au

OPENING HOURS

Check their website for film times

COSTS

Not specified

ACCESSIBILITY

Disabled access available, contact operator for details

Location

Palace Electric Cinema

2 Phillip Law Street, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Features

Bar

Cafe

Carpark

Conference/Function Facilities

Non Smoking Establishment

Reviews

TripAdvisor traveller rating

BASED ON 50 REVIEWS

Ranked #11 of 43 Fun & Games in Canberra on TripAdvisor

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“What a Gem!”

Reviewed on 20/06/2019

Didn't know about this theatre, but it gave us the best time option to suit us when I googled the movie so we went with it. I was pleasantly surprised how lovely it was when I entered the building...

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Review by

Michelle K

“Woefully understaffed, bad service, Liliputian theatres and egomaniacal clientele.”

Reviewed on 11/05/2019

Having pre-booked, we were met with a queue of ten people in the same queue, not moving, while two pretty boys behind the counter sold drinks and snacks. Theatre 8 was so small that the seats were...

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Review by

Ruth O

“Standards have dropped a little”

Reviewed on 01/03/2019

We’ve never had any complaints before, but we went to Palace Electric to see a movie and it seems someone forgot to put the air conditioning on, it was so hot and stuffy, and the cinema was not...

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Review by

Tassielad

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