The Electric in Birmingham is the UK’s oldest working cinema and is now home to sofas, a bar and waiter service. We have two digital screens and show a mixture of the latest quality mainstream, independent, foreign and classic films.

Ticket prices for 2012 are:

Sofa: £12.80
Standard: £7
Concession: £4.80 

Please read below for directions and parking information.

Contact

Address

The Electric Cinema
47-49 Station Street
Birmingham
B5 4DY 

0121 643 7879

info@theelectric.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE ELECTRIC CINEMA IN 
BIRMINGHAM NOT LONDON, PORTOBELLO RD

For those customers coming by car, we now have a partnership with the Albany NCP car park located on St Jude’s Passage, opposite The Victoria pub (see P sign on the map above). Between the hours of 5pm and midnight, our customers can park there for just £3.50.

All you have to do is mention that you’re parked there when you come to our box office to collect your cinema tickets, and we’ll give you a special ticket.

When you return to the car park, insert your initial car park ticket, which will bring up the normal tariff. Then insert our ticket, and the price will automatically drop to £3.50. 

Please ask a member of staff if you have any queries. 

Twitter Recommendations

@Emmafull @ElectricBham is one of my favourite bits of Brum and the oldest working cinema in the country

@stevenjoes @ElectricBham first time at the electric yday to see american. Loved the place!! Will be back very soon!

@Marcsilk @ElectricBham, watching the Bill Hicks documentary. Oldest cinema in the country, fantastic digital projection. Sat in sofa with a cuppa!

@nayan_ @ElectricBham thank you. We had an awesome time. Keep us posted for future events

@GarethBearded @ElectricBham thanks for being an amazing cinema, gutted I don't live in Birmingham to experience it more often

@fp30e @ElectricBham Happy Birthday. The Electric is a great place to see a movie.

@g0_f1sh @electricbham LOVE The Electric, buying gift tickets for christmas presents. Superb cinema

@MissClaudy @ElectricBham saw The Men Who Stare at Goats yesterday - great stuff. Am making The Electric a more regular thing - essential for happiness.

@stop_hannahtime @Brumcast I am so jealous! One of the reasons I miss Brum so much is the @ElectricBham - comfy sofas,fab drinks,truffles: it's pure class.

@Brumcast Just seen Toy Story 3 at @ElectricBham Best cinema experience in ages, no dickheads with or without mobiles, no talking, nice sofas, cool

@emilyjayneimage Just watched eclipse at the @ElectricBham whilst supping a cocktail called 'fangs for the memories'. Epic.

@elsouthon Just back from Labyrinth at the always wonderful @ElectricBham & four lions tomorrow. Don't know what I'd do for fun without that place!

@DebbiRah Just been to see 1963 Jason & Argonauts @electricbham - was expecting screening of DVD but twas original film & twas AWESOME.

@damienlove Submarine was excellent, and the comfort of the electric totally added to the experience

@elliottmarch First time @ElectricBham tonight to see Animal Kingdom. It won't be my last!!

@HugeAtomicFreak True Grit was even better the second time. Especially in focus unlike Cineworld. Thanks @ElectricBham!

@DavidHinett Black Swan makes uncomfortable viewing and the only place you should watch it @ElectricBham Highly recommended!

@richardpope 'The King's Speech' last night @ElectricBham. Comfy seats. Great film. Very nice G&Ts. Pretty perfect evening, actually.

@thisistasha I think Twitter should know that @ElectricBham is my favourite cinema, I just wish I got to come here more often.

@Big_al1984 @ElectricBham went for the first time this week...great service, great atmosphere...would recommend to everyone!