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Palace Electric Cinemas (solo trip)

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How Solo-Friendly is Palace Electric Cinemas?

85%Solo-Friendly
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What makes it 85% Solo-Friendly: Quiet weekday matinees, film festivals and a lobby café give a solo visitor varied, self-paced entertainment; central location and lifts provide safe, uncomplicated access.

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Reviews4.4/ 5
(from 1,348 reviews)

Positives:

  • Solo-friendly spaces: The café and bar have communal seating where you can chat with other film fans.
  • Eclectic film lineup: Features art-house, international releases and cult classics not found at chain cinemas.

Challenges:

  • Higher weekend prices: Evening and weekend tickets can rise to A$28–30, so plan around weekday shows.
  • Fast sell-outs at previews: Festival and special event screenings fill quickly; book seats as soon as tickets drop.
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What is Palace Electric Cinemas?

  • A Palace Cinemas venue in Canberra’s NewActon precinct housing eight fully licensed auditoriums devoted to art-house, international and mainstream film exhibitions
  • A repurposed industrial warehouse reimagined as an industrial-chic complex featuring polished concrete floors and minimalist black-and-white décor
  • An integrated entertainment hub comprising a Prosecco Bar and an adjacent espresso café alongside its screening rooms

What is so special about Palace Electric Cinemas for solo trip?

  1. Attend quiet weekday matinees at 11 AM
  2. Enjoy coffee and pastries at the Electric Espresso Café
  3. Sip complimentary sparkling wine at festival preview nights
  4. Use the free Movie Club tier for discounted tickets
  5. Book online early to secure your favorite seat

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Allows time to watch a film, enjoy coffee at the café and relax at the Prosecco Bar

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Solo-Friendly Activities in Palace Electric Cinemas

Weekday matinee screening:

Attend the 11 AM Tuesday–Friday showing for a tranquil cinema experience.

Tip: Book online 24 hours in advance to pick a front-row seat and arrive 10 minutes early.

Electric Espresso Café:

Grab a Lavazza coffee, pastry or light meal before or after your film.

Tip: Try the house blend and sit by the window to watch NewActon’s street art.

Festival preview events:

Join centrepiece and sneak-peek events during film festivals for complimentary drinks.

Tip: Check the Palace website two weeks before festival dates and reserve fast to secure your free sparkling wine.

Palace Movie Club Free tier:

Sign up at no cost to access member-only pricing and discounts.

Tip: Purchase your first ticket as a member to unlock lower prices for weekday screenings.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Palace Electric Cinemas

  1. Reserve online: Use the Palace website or app to pick your seat and avoid sold-out sessions.
  2. Leverage Movie Club: Upgrade to the paid Premium tier when you want a free ticket and extra perks.
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Reviews of Palace Electric Cinemas

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Jack D

Jack D

Aug 2025

Great movie theatre venue but let down by 2 negatively impacting things affecting our experience. A green, small but very noticeable dot on the screen (cinema 2), also we had 2 people who knocked over their drinks because there’s no proper drink holders. Also there’s insufficient space for drinks and food, you can’t even fit 2 large drinks on the holders. Otherwise the venue and staff were great...

Andrew Ford

Andrew Ford

Jul 2025

Used to really enjoy watching films at Palace, but the upkeep of the place has taken a turn for the worse. The cinema I sat in was in an absolute state. The chairs were filthy with stains on them, some of them were missing arm rests, and there were a whole bunch of loose chairs sitting in the front row that someone hadn't bother to collect and stash away. Place seems to be understaffed - I don't o...

Cassie Eichner

Cassie Eichner

Jun 2025

Went to watch “How to train your Dragon” Friday night. The overall experience was disgusting, sitting in “cinema 7” which hadn’t even been cleaned - bin was full, wine glasses everywhere, popcorn all over the seats and floors which my partner swept up. Not to mention the audio cut out in the movie for about 30-45 seconds. Clearly need to be focusing more on the cleanliness of things rather than th...

N S

N S

May 2025

We went last night. The condition of cinema is atrocious. Seats were filthy. Arm rest were missing. Seat comfort was poor. Won’t be going again. Can’t rate zero.

K Spedding

K Spedding

Mar 2025

Love seeing movies here, makes it feel like an event. Just attended the special screening, in French, of The Count of Monte Cristo. Fantastic atmosphere complete with a serving of 3 French treats & a glass of wine. Great staff too even when they are overrun with patrons!

When is the best time to visit Palace Electric Cinemas (Canberra, Australia)?

During Canberra’s film festivals in April and October, book preview events early to enjoy free sparkling wine and meet locals. In winter, weekday matinees are quieter and often priced lower.

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Typical Budget for Solo Traveler (1 Adult)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Adult ticket (weekday matinee)AUD 23
Lavazza coffeeAUD 5
Glass of proseccoAUD 10
Pastry or snackAUD 6
Total EstimatedAUD 44

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Address: 2 Phillip Law St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

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About Palace Electric Cinemas

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

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Phone Number

+61 2 6222 4900

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