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Palace Electric Cinemas (solo trip)

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How Solo-Friendly is Palace Electric Cinemas?

89%Solo-Friendly
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What makes it 89% Solo-Friendly: The eight-screen complex, weekday matinees, onsite café, and varied film festivals let a solo traveler relax, choose any genre, and mingle with cinephiles without needing extra services.

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

Positives:

  • Quiet sessions: Matinees on weekdays have few guests, ideal for solo focus.
  • Social bar atmosphere: Meet fellow film fans at festival previews or the Prosecco Bar.

Challenges:

  • Limited seating: Popular showings sell out; book tickets early online.
  • Higher ticket prices: Palace Electric rates are above standard multiplex prices.
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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. Quiet weekday matinees for undisturbed viewing
  2. On-site café and Prosecco Bar for solo sips
  3. Film festival previews with free drinks
  4. Easy booking and digital ticketing for fast entry

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Allows time for a film, coffee or bar drink, and browsing lobby events without rushing

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Solo-Friendly Activities in Palace Electric Cinemas

Weekday matinee screening:

Attend the 11 AM session for a quiet full-film experience.

Tip: Arrive 10 minutes early to grab a good seat and coffee.

Electric Espresso Café stop:

Grab a signature Lavazza coffee and a pastry before or after your film.

Tip: Try the almond croissant and sit at a window seat to people-watch.

Prosecco Bar visit:

Enjoy a glass of prosecco, wine or craft cocktail in the sleek cinema bar.

Tip: Order before the film to secure a spot; bar seats fill quickly.

Festival centrepiece events:

Join special previews with a complimentary drink and film talk.

Tip: Check the website for event dates and book 1–2 weeks in advance.

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

During May–June look for the French Film Festival events. In winter, pick indoor screenings to escape cold Canberra days.

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Reviews of Palace Electric Cinemas (Canberra)

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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!

Typical Budget for Solo Traveler (1 Adult)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Weekday matinee ticketAUD 23
Coffee and pastryAUD 5
Prosecco Bar drinkAUD 12
Total EstimatedAUD 40

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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How to Maximize Your Visit to Palace Electric Cinemas

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  2. Use digital tickets: Save time at entry by downloading tickets to your phone.
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Map of Palace Electric Cinemas

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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