Whether you and your other half are avid cinema goers, simply love movies, or even found and connected with each other because of it, why not incorporate your love of the big screen into your wedding? Private hire cinema wedding venues have become a popular choice as an alternative wedding venue, where you can enjoy drinks with your nearest and dearest, take gorgeous wedding portraits, or maybe even hold your ceremony (it varies from venue to venue, of course) and we can't think of anywhere better for cinephile couples to celebrate.

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If you are looking for a truly special and memorable location to host your wedding ceremony or drinks reception, a cinema wedding venue is a unique venue option that is sure to impress your guests. If you’re thinking to yourself, “This is exactly what I'm looking for!” then take a look at our our favourite cinema wedding venues in Ireland below that will give you your dream spotlight moment. 

You can also hire out a cinema for your very own wedding video viewing party - a great idea if you've had a destination wedding or elopement! - or for an epic date night!

Cinema Wedding Venues Around Ireland & Northern Ireland

Irish Film Institute

Irish Film Institute

If you're a movie buff, chances are the IFI is already one of your favourite cinemas in Dublin. Boasting big and small screens of 60 to 258 seats, it suits most guestlists. With stylish surroundings in a beautifully preserved 18th-century Quaker meeting house, a bright foyer and newly-refurbished interiors, the well-stocked bar and super location in Temple Bar are the cherry on top of this historic spot for celebrations in the city.

Location: Temple Bar, Dublin 2 | ifi.ie

Queens Film Theatre

Queens Film Theatre

Conveniently located next to the Lanyon building at Queen's University Belfast, the Queen's Film Theatre can host wedding ceremonies and is fully licensed, with a modern bar area perfect for a cocktail and canapes reception. Queen's Film Theatre can even add a cinematic flourish to your special day with a film screening of your choice - get inspired by Lucy and Phil's Queen's Film Theatre wedding here.

Location: University Square, Belfast | www.qub.ac.uk

Lighthouse Cinema

Lighthouse Cinema

With its colourful seats, handy location in Smithfield and its super cool subterranean bar, Lighthouse Cinema is a cool spot for a unique ceremony or fun private screening. With four screens to choose from, there are options for small gatherings seating 68 and larger parties up to 277 - get inspired by Emer & Alan's Lighthouse cinema wedding here.

Location: Smithfield, Dublin 7 | lighthousecinema.ie

The Sugar Club

The Sugar Club

The Sugar Club on Leeson St. might be best-known as a bar, club, and gig venue, but it also offers itself up for private film screenings. Formally the Irish Film Theatre, the venue reflects it’s cinema roots with plush tiered banquet seating and a large screen available for projections. With tables throughout, a bar and terrace and a central setting just off Stephen's Green, it ticks a lot of boxes for those planning an alternative wedding in Dublin city.

Location: 8 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2 | thesugarclub.com

Triskel Arts Centre

Triskel Arts Centre

Cork film lovers, this one's for you. Housed within a beautifully restored Georgian church in the heart of Cork City, Triskel Arts Centre is one of Ireland's most unusual wedding venues. Better known as the home of Cork's beloved arthouse cinema, the space combines historic architecture, stained-glass windows and soaring ceilings with a creative, cultural atmosphere. It's the perfect choice for couples looking for a ceremony venue that's full of character, history and a touch of cinematic magic.

Location: Tobin St., Cork City | triskelartscentre.ie

The Stella Rathmines

The Stella

Simultaneously one of Dublin's oldest and newest cinemas, the Stella Theatre in Rathmines is a lavish, refurbished cinema that harks back to the ritz of old Hollywood, with chandeliers in the foyer, its very own art deco cocktail club, plush red seats, and antique-style lamps dotted throughout, as well as an on-site kitchen. Offering private hire for events seating up to 215, the award-winning Stella is probably the most photogenic cinema in Dublin for a wedding, hen party or private screening. There's also its smaller sister cinema close by in Ranelagh, that forms part of The Devlin hotel.

Location: Rathmines, Dublin 6 | stellacinemas.ie

Sea Church

Sea Church

For film lovers looking for something a little different, Sea Church Ballycotton offers a wedding venue with a cinematic twist. Overlooking Ballycotton Bay, this beautifully restored 19th-century church combines historic charm with a stunning coastal setting. Couples can exchange vows beneath the original stonework and stained glass before celebrating in the atmospheric space with sea views and tailored dining experiences. The venue is also home to a unique cinema club experience, where classic films are projected onto the church walls while guests enjoy food and drinks served to their tables, adding an extra touch of movie magic to your wedding weekend.

Location: Ballycotton, Co. Cork | seachurch.ie

The Dot Theatre

The Dot Theatre

The Dot Theatre (previously Mutiny Theatre) is a unique private hire theatre and cinema venue, located in Dublin 2. This little gem has been an important part of Dublin’s arts and performance community since the 1960s. With 39 vintage theatre seats, a 25 square metre raised stage, large retractable cinema screen, surround sound and  bar area, The Dot is the perfect venue for a multitude of private function requirements including small weddings.

Location: 6a Pembroke Place, Dublin 2 | thedot.ie

Still looking for your dream wedding venue? Check out our favourite library wedding venues, great venues for garden parties, barn wedding bashes, city celebrations or small wedding venues in Northern Ireland.