Hippodrome Theatre
Rental Facilities

Plan your next event at one of Gainesville’s most unique locations, the Hippodrome Theatre! With six versatile rental facilities, we can accommodate your group’s every need. Choose from our Art Gallery, Bar Gallery, or Rehearsal Room for small gatherings, or host a large event in our spacious Basement. The Cinema and Mainstage theatres are also available for everything from performances and presentations to meetings and lectures.

Make it an event to remember! Rent a facility at the Hippodrome Theatre and book tickets to a Hippodrome Theatre Mainstage performance for before or after your event. You can receive up to a 30% discount on your total rental cost for booking group tickets!

Mainstage

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Located on the second floor of the Hippodrome Theatre, the Michael Doyle Mainstage is not only home to the Hippodrome Theatre’s live theatrical productions, but also available for public rental. Stadium seating makes viewing easy from all 268 seats, which wrap around the thrust stage on three sides.

The Hippodrome Theatre provides full technical support. Box office support and marketing services are available upon request for an additional fee.

Due to regularly-scheduled performances, rental availability is limited and restrictions apply.
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Basement

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Twenty-five columns and pilasters adorned with elegant sconce lighting add drama and architectural interest to the Hippodrome Theatre basement. Stylish pendant lighting illuminates the built-in bar, which boasts an Italian granite countertop and woodwork designed to compliment the room’s century-old wood doors. Neutral porcelain tile and brick walls painted with a designer plaster effect provide a versatile backdrop for any event.

The facility is ADA accessible, and an elevator is positioned next to the basement’s private entrance on the East side of the building. Restrooms with cultured marble countertops are located on the basement floor.

Check out our unique venue and rental rates to begin planning your next event at downtown's new meeting place.

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Cinema

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Conveniently located on the first floor, the Hippodrome Theatre Cinema provides stadium seating for 73 guests from the comfort of fold-up rocker seats. Additional seating may be added in order to accommodate groups of up to 100 people. Renters can display a movie, film, video, or presentation on our 10’ X 20’ projection screen using a variety of formats, including: 35mm film, DVD, VHS, Blu-Ray, and Netflix.

The Hippodrome Theater provides a projectionist. Set up and break down for 35mm film, box office support, and marketing services are available upon request for an additional fee.

Due to regularly-scheduled show times, rental availability is limited and restrictions apply.
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Rehearsal Room

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Located on the third floor, the Rehearsal Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Hippodrome Theatre that most visitors never get to experience. This room has wood flooring, large mirrors, and tall windows that offer a view of downtown Gainesville. Click for Floor Plan    Click for Rental Rates


Art Gallery

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A lofted ceiling and tall windows bring an airy feeling to the Hippodrome Theatre’s Art Gallery. With historic wood and marble moldings, this charming room is the perfect place for an intimate gathering. Artwork from the current exhibit provides a culturally rich atmosphere and the room’s track lighting can be adjusted to set the mood of any event.
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Bar Gallery

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The Bar Gallery is the perfect place for an intimate gathering. This charming room makes a great addition to other first floor rental facilities, the adjacent Art Gallery and Cinema. Customized open bar and cash bar packages with alcoholic and non-alcoholic products are available.
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Are you interested in incorporating tickets to a Hippodrome performance into your event?


Contact the Groups Coordinator at groupsales@thehipp.org.

Group Sales Rental Discount:
Group of 10-75: 10% Discount off Rental
Group of 76-150: 20% Discount off Rental
Group of 151+: 30% Discount off Rental

For more information about renting a space in the building, e-mail Group Sales Coordinator at rentals@thehipp.org (352-373-5968).

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Upcoming Events

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Thursday, September 2
Boeing-Boeing
     8:00pm
The Extra Man
     6:30pm & 8:45pm

Friday, September 3
Boeing-Boeing
     8:00pm
Solitary Man
     6:30pm & 8:30pm
The Driller Killer
     10:30pm

Saturday, September 4
Boeing-Boeing
     5:00pm & 8:30pm
Winter’s Bone
     2:00pm
Solitary Man
     4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm
The Driller Killer
     10:30pm

Sunday, September 5
Boeing-Boeing
     2:00pm & 7:30pm
Solitary Man
     2:30pm, 4:30pm & 7:00pm

Monday, September 6
No Events

Tuesday, September 7
Boeing-Boeing
     8:00pm
Winter’s Bone
     8:00pm

 
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