Rentals at the Hipp

Want a HIPP location for your next event? Then the Hippodrome is the place for you! With our four distinct venues, we can accommodate your group's every need. Chose from our Art Gallery, Cinema/Performance Space, Mainstage Auditorium, or the Rehearsal Room.



Art Gallery

Conveniently located on the first floor, our Art Gallery can bring a sophistication to your event, not available at other venues. This rectangular room with lofted ceilings and historic wood and marble moldings is the perfect place for an intimate gathering. Click for Floor Plan

Suggested uses: receptions, private parties, small lectures, & meetings.
Availability: Open, however restrictions may occur due to art exhibits.
Rate: $250

Cinema

A stadium seating movie theater that can seat up to 90 people includes a performance space as well as a projection screen. Technical support is available. Click for Floor Plan

Suggested uses: Movie or Digital Video screenings, parties, meetings, & seminars.
Availability: Mondays: Open  |  Weekdays: Late night  |  Weekends: Mornings and afternoons
(Availability based on the Cinema Schedule and may change accordingly)
Rate: For-profit organizations: $600  |  Non-profit organizations: $300

Mainstage

Located on our beautiful second floor, the Michael Doyle Mainstage was once the site of the courtroom during the time the building served as a Federal Courthouse and Post Office. Today, the Mainstage is where the Hippodrome showcases its wonderful stage productions. The 3/4 thrust stage allows for perfect viewing in each of the 268 seats. Full technical support is required. Click for Floor Plan

Suggested uses include: Theatre, dance, music performances; lectures, forums, & parties.
Availability: Mondays: Open  |  Weekdays: Late night  |  Weekends: Mornings and afternoons
(Availability based on Rehearsal and Performance Schedules)
Rate: For-profit organizations: $1100  |  Non-profit organizations: $600

Rehearsal Room

Up on our third floor, the Rehearsal Room is the perfect location for your private event or meeting. With beautiful wood flooring & high, open windows that offer a view of Gainesville, you can enjoy a behind the scenes look at the Hippodrome that most people don’t see. Click for Floor Plan

Suggested uses: Receptions, parties, meetings, & lectures.
Availability: Availability based on Rehearsal and Performance Schedules.
Rate: $250

Additional Costs which may apply

Box office: $100.00
Technical: $100.00
Projectionist: $100.00
35mm Print set up, break down: $25.00 per hour, one hour minimum
35mm projector usage: $100.00
Digital projector usage: $25.00
Separate Bar: $25.00 per hour/cash bar
House Manager: $75
Maintenance: $75

For more information about renting a space in the building email Lynne Lowenthal at rentals@thehipp.org (352-373-5968). Or if you are interested in incorporating tickets to a Hippodrome performance into your event contact the Groups Coordinator at groupsales@thehipp.org for special discounted rates.

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