5 Types of Events You Can Host in a Luxury Cinema
- Written by Paul Fox
When you have a significant budget at your disposal for your next event’s venue, then that’s already one major event planning detail you can tick off your to-do list. After all, with enough funds, you won’t have limited venue choices. You can proceed to book even the most glamorous, sought-after spot as the site for your upcoming gathering.
When money is no object for your event venue, consider booking one of the trendiest places today: a luxury cinema theater.
Luxury cinemas are complete, versatile venues that are perfect for any kind of formal and informal gathering. The large HD screen will come in handy for presenting any video or slideshow you have prepared for the affair.
The comfy, plush chairs that give moviegoers that luxury cinema experience will also be a big hit among your guests. They will feel comfortable throughout the event, even if they have to stay seated for long periods.
What’s more, luxury movie theaters are so well-designed that they effortlessly exude an ambiance of magnificence; even a formal party won’t look out of place here. Moreover, they only require minimal decorating to enhance the venue or to convey a particular theme.
Like other venues for hire, you can also get help from the in-house staff during the event. Whether it’s for decorating the theater, ushering the guests, or catering and serving food, a team will be assigned to assist throughout the affair.
What kinds of events are best hosted at a luxury cinema theater? Here are some great ideas:
Whether the celebrant is a child, teen, or adult, he or she will love having a party at a posh movie theater. Celebrating it at the cinemas is the next best thing to having it at a waterpark and other outdoor venues.
Kids and teens will love celebrating their birthday with their friends and loved ones at a place where they can watch the latest release from Hollywood or one of their favorite movies of all time. And by decorating the theater to highlight the film screening, all the young guests will be excited and in full festive mood.
Adults will love celebrating their birthday at a luxury cinema as well. Watching a movie allows the celebrant and guests to immerse themselves in another world and forget their work and worries for a few hours.
To give the celebrant and guests the full film screening experience, don’t forget the snacks and beverages. Make sure you also bring a birthday cake to complete the party.
Launching a new business or product or staging a successful rebrand are some of the most challenging events to plan and throw. You need the right venue that is perfect for your theme and the ambiance you want for the affair.
The venue should also be spacious enough to accommodate all your guests. It should have the right pieces of AV equipment, which you need to use to show your videos for introducing your company or product.
Choosing a stylish movie theater to throw your product or brand launch in can be a smart decision since it has everything you need to host a successful event.
The projection screen and surround sound will ensure your audience stay glued as you show your videos. Both will help the guests understand and appreciate what you have to offer as well.
Since the theater and its elements already exude an air of luxury, your venue is the perfect setting for the formal event you have in mind.
You can also bring in a caterer for the event, which means your guests won’t lack for anything in terms of food and beverages.
A movie theater is also the most suitable venue for different types of corporate events.
Hosting company meetings at a movie theater is an excellent strategy since the AV equipment will capture and keep the attention of all the participants. Since the venue has a more relaxed vibe, the attendees will likely participate and engage more.
The cinema is also an ideal venue for conferences, seminars, and training programs. The theater equipment would be valuable tools for showing and presenting all the materials. The setup of the chairs ensures all participants can view the videos and be part of any discussions.
If your company will be hosting a fundraiser, a movie theater would be the perfect venue, too. You won’t even have to come up with an idea or theme; a special or advanced film screening is always a hit when it comes to raising money for a cause or organization.
A plush, spacious movie theater is also the perfect venue for holiday parties or celebrations, whether it’s for your family, colleagues, or friends.
Hire a theater and arrange for a caterer or the in-house concessionaire to provide the meals, snacks, and beverages. Try to choose menu items inspired by the holiday. For instance, if you are celebrating Christmas, make sure there are dishes like roast chicken or turkey, pudding, and gingerbread.
Cap off the event by screening a movie that embodies the holiday. If it’s a Christmas party, find out if the theater can show “A Christmas Carol,” “Elf,” or “Home Alone.” It’s a wonderful bonus that your guests will love.
Finally, you can host reunions, wedding anniversaries, and other occasions where your family needs to get together at a cinema.
Your wedding videos and clips from previous reunions and other family events will get the star treatment when you show them on the big screen. They will evoke happy memories, giving everyone that warm, fuzzy feeling.
The theater is also an excellent spot for other activities and games you have in mind for the event, including an additional movie screening.
The theater staff will also help you with decorating the place. For the refreshments or spread, you can hire a caterer to handle everything. You can also find out if the in-house concession stand can prepare snacks or meals that you would like served for the event.
As one of the most versatile, complete, and impressive venues around, you won’t go wrong with booking a luxury movie theater to host your next event.
AUTHOR BIO
Paul Fox is the Director of Roxy Cinemas under Meraas Group/DXB Entertainments. Roxy Cinemas currently has five Dubai locations: The Beach, La Mer, City Walk, Box Park, and Bollywood Parks.