Our Story

Originally Hackney Central Library and later a concert venue, this landmark building was converted into a cinema in 2011, creating some stunning interior spaces.

Picturehouse Cinemas and architects Panter Hudspith transformed the building into a six-screen venue with a restaurant and two bars. The Picturehouse touch has brought a mix of modern industrial glamour and urban cool to this Hackney Cinema, which is overtly bold and brutalist in construction. It's a fun, funky and impressive place to hang out.

Hackney Picturehouse
270 Mare Street
London
E8 1HE

Opening Times

The cinema will open at least 15 minutes before the start of the first film each day.

Ticket Prices

Peak

Tuesday to Friday after 17.00. All day Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

Adult    £14.60 

Member    £11.60 

Retired    £13.60 

Retired Member    £10.60 

Student    £13.60 

Student Member    £10.60

Child    £8.60 

Family*    £34.00

(four people, including at least two children)

Off-Peak

Tuesday to Friday before 17.00.

Adult    £11.00 

Member    £8.00 

Retired    £10.00

Retired Member    £7.00 

Student    £10.00

Student Member    £7.00

Child    £8.00

Family*    £31.60 

(four people , including at least two children)

Happy Mondays

All day Monday (Excluding Bank Holidays)

Adult   £8.20

Member    £5.20 

Retired    £8.20

Retired Member    £5.20

Student    £8.20

Student Member    £5.20

Child    £6.20

Family*    £23.60 

(four people, including at least two children)

Please note that peak or altered pricing may apply for certain films, special events and holiday periods. More information on pricing is available in our FAQs and Terms & Conditions.

We add a 70p booking fee per ticket (excluding tickets for Picturehouse Members) to bookings made online or over the phone. This fee doesn't apply to tickets you buy in person at the cinema.

3D films may cost £1.30 extra per person, not including 3D glasses (you can buy these at the cinema for an extra £1, free for Members, or bring your own).

*Family tickets are for four people, at least two of whom must be under 15. Not applicable to premium-priced screenings.


Have a question about our prices? We might have the answer in our FAQs.


Clubs & Groups

Autism-Friendly   

Tickets are £3.30 for all.

Our Autism-Friendly screenings take place on the third Sunday of the month.

At these screenings, we strive to create an environment that is welcoming for people with a range of conditions such as autism, learning disabilities and cognitive disorders.


Watch with Baby

Regular ticket prices apply.

The Watch with Baby club is for parents and guardians with babies under one year old. Watch with Baby takes place on Friday afternoons.

Babies go free. Adults are only admitted if accompanying a baby.


Kids' Club  

Tickets are £3.30 for all.
For children and their parents or carers. Adults are only admitted if accompanying a child.


Toddler Time   

Tickets are £3.30 for children, free for accompanying adults.

Join us Saturdays and Sundays at 11.00 for 30 minutes of episodes for preschool children and their parents and carers.

A great way to introduce your toddler to the experience of the cinema!

Adults are only admitted if accompanying a child.


Dementia-Friendly   

Tickets are £4.30 for all.

Our Dementia-Friendly screenings are open to all but cater especially for people living with dementia.

Free tea/coffee and biscuits are served before the film, and there's also a short interval.

Click here for upcoming screenings.


Discover / Rediscover   

New and classic films on the big screen where they belong.


Silver Screen   

£7.60

Silver Screen is a free-to-join club for the over-60s.

Enjoy discounted tickets and a free tea or filter coffee at our Silver Screen shows.

Silver Screen runs Tuesdays & Thursdays before 17.00. Non-members are welcome - the usual ticket prices apply.

Click here for upcoming screenings.


Screen Arts 

Ticket prices vary.

Bringing world-class productions of theatre, ballet, opera and live music to the big screen.


U25 

£5.99

U25 is for anyone ages 16–25. Signing up to U25 is FREE.  Members have access to discounted tickets at any time Monday to Thursday when booked online and via the Picturehouse App only.

Location

Travel Information

By Bus

The following bus routes run close to the cinema: 8, 55, 106, 254, 277, 394, N55, N253.

By Train

The nearest train station is Hackney Central (6-minute walk, Overground).

By Car

For parking information please visit hackney.gov.uk.

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