Cinema Rentals
Our three state-of-the-art cinemas are available for rental by the public, subject to availability around our public screenings. With three auditoriums, seating 231, 97, and 38 people respectively, together with a host of support and reception spaces, our Cinema is an ideal partner for private and corporate events, screenings, meetings, and fundraisers. Cinema rentals include projection services. See below for details on rental spaces, and a button to submit a rental form.
Please note that our rentals are subject to theater availability and that movies must be available for licensing. If you would like to rent a particular film (procurement and licensing fees apply), please let us know as soon as possible in order to confirm its availability for screening.
We are also proud to offer any of our spaces to local schools, non-profits, and government groups at reduced rates. If you believe your organization qualifies, be sure to provide details on the rental form.
CINEMA 1
Our flagship auditorium is one of the premiere screening rooms in the nation. With 231 seats, Dolby 7.1 + ATMOS Surround Sound, 4K Digital projection, and a dedicated, ultra-violet ionizing, non-recirculatory HVAC system, Cinema 1 offers an unparalleled screening environment built to the highest professional standards.
$2000/Hr – 2 hr minimum
CINEMA 1
Our flagship auditorium is one of the premiere screening rooms in the nation. With 231 seats, Dolby 7.1 + ATMOS Surround Sound, 4K Digital projection, and a dedicated, ultra-violet ionizing, non-recirculatory HVAC system, Cinema 1 offers an unparalleled screening environment built to the highest professional standards.
$2000/Hr – 2 hr minimum
CINEMA 2
Our second cinema is a flexible gem, specially tailored to the needs of the cinephile. With 97 seats; 35mm, 16mm, and 4K digital projection; Dolby 7.1 surround sound, and a dedicated, ultra-violet ionizing, non-recirculatory HVAC system, Cinema 2 is a natural choice for archival and smaller screenings.
$1000/Hr – 2 hr minimum
CINEMA 3
Our intimate screening room is an ideal choice for smaller events, birthday parties, and corporate rentals. With 40 reclining seats, laser DLP projection, Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound, and dedicated, ultra-violet ionizing, non-recirculatory HVAC systems, Cinema 3 puts an exceptional screening system within reach of any budget.
$500/Hr – 2 hr minimum
CINEMA 3
Our intimate screening room is an ideal choice for smaller events, birthday parties, and corporate rentals. With 38 reclining seats, laser DLP projection, Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound, and dedicated, ultra-violet ionizing, non-recirculatory HVAC systems, Cinema 3 puts an exceptional screening system within reach of any budget.
Variable pricing*
ROSENBERG WORKSPACE
The Rosenberg Workspace is a flexible-use indoor space suitable for meetings, parties, and even catered sit-down dinners. Includes access to the adjoining Farkas Terrace. Use of an attached catering kitchen can be arranged. Capacity: 60 people.
Variable pricing*
FARKAS TERRACE
An outdoor deck hidden above Main St, suitable for receptions and other events. Capacity: 32 – 68 people.
Included with the Rosenberg Workspace
THE LOUNGE
A private lounge tucked behind The Green Room suitable for small gatherings. Capacity: 15 people.
Variable pricing*
*Pricing varies based on season, day of the week and time of day. Please submit a Venue Rental Form for details.
Customer Testimonials
Themed Summer Dinner & A Movie Party
“Elvis” Party – August, 2022
A HUGE thank you to Jesse Matsuoka, his amazing team and beautiful Sag Harbor Cinema. They accommodated every request…and then some. Everything was smooth and wonderful! It was one of the best evenings in years. I plan on doing it every summer. Our guests absolutely loved it.
Community Relations
LI Association’s Affordable Housing Discussion in Theater 2 followed by Catered Luncheon – January, 2023
The Sag Harbor Cinema was the perfect venue for our corporate event. The team is attentive and professional, and the space allowed for both substantive discussion and networking. It’s also easily accessible to parking and in a convenient, thriving downtown location. We hope to work with the team at the Sag Harbor Cinema again.
Birthday Party
Private screening in Theater 3 – January, 2023
If you are looking for a space in which to host a party, consider the Sag Harbor Cinema. I held my daughter’s 13th birthday here and it was a smashing success. We had the small theater all to ourselves and we watched a feature film that was just released. The tech staff was nice enough to also screen a video made by a friend who could not attend the party. Gail Bruesewitz, the Director of Administration and Public Relations, and the rest of the staff were so helpful and welcoming. Consider hosting your next party here. Support this local theater – it’s a gem!!!
Children’s Birthday Party
Private Catered Celebration – February, 2023
I have nothing but the best things to say about our experience!
The Fine Print
Theater Rental Policies:
1. AVAILABILITY: Scheduling for any private rentals is subject to the availability of our different venues. Our three theaters are generally reserved for public screenings Mon-Thur 2:30pm-9pm, Fri 2:30pm-12am, Sat 12pm-12am, and Sun 12pm-9pm.
2. DEPOSITS: A deposit of 50% of the total rental cost is required to bind the terms of this agreement. Deposits must be provided upon the signing of this contract.
- 50% of the deposit will be refunded provided cancellation is made 14 calendar days prior to the contracted use date. 25% of the deposit will be refunded if cancellation is made less than 14 days, but more than 7 days prior to the event. For cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the event, the renter will forfeit the deposit.
- Deposits may be made by cash or check, payable to “Sag Harbor Cinema.” Deposits made by credit card incur a 3% fee.
3. DELIVERABLES: All projected media is deliverable from the Renter to the Cinema not less than three calendar days prior to event, unless by explicit negotiation.
- The Cinema reserves the right to reject any media for any reason, technical or otherwise.
- The Cinema bears no responsibility for any unlicensed copying of any media associated with rentals.
- If the customer wishes to have a customized slide (i.e. Happy Birthday John Doe!) posted on screen prior to a private screening, s/he must provide text by emailing it to [email protected] no less than three calendar days prior to the event.
- A guest list must be provided by email to [email protected] three days prior to privates events to ensure seamless entry for your guests.
3. CLEANING: All rented premises are to be returned in the condition they were presented.
- A cleaning fee of $150 per space is applied to non-theater rentals.
- Any cleaning service contracted by the Renter must be pre-approved by the Cinema.
- All renters should deposit trash in the receptacles provided in the rental space .
4. SOCIAL MEDIA: All rentals must affirm that they will refrain from posting images on social media, unless by specific exception agreed in advance in discussion with the Cinema’s Directors.
5. CATERING: All catering at the cinema must be arranged through Oishi Management Services LLC, and provided by licensed caterers, with valid Suffolk County Food DHS permits.
- All caterers must be pre-approved by the Cinema’s directors.
- The Cinema reserves the right to refuse any caterer for any reason.
- No catered food is allowed in the cinemas whatsoever.
- All catering costs are to be figured separately from this rental agreement.
6. DECORATIONS: If decorations or extra furniture rentals are requested for catered events, please provide a description:
- Decorations/flowers must be approved by Oishi Management Services LLC and the Cinema.
- No decorations may be placed on the stairs, near doorways, or anywhere that could present a fire hazard.
- Decorations are not permitted on the walls unless by special arrangement with management.
- Decoration setup and teardown will be billed on an hourly basis in addition to the 2-hour minimum space rental.
7. ALCOHOL:
- No outside alcohol may be consumed on the premises whatsoever.
- All alcohol consumed on premises must be purchased from the Cinema.
- Evidence of consumption of outside alcohol is grounds for immediate cancellation of any event.
8. INSURANCE: Renter shall maintain General Liability insurance for his / her own organization or person.
- Renter shall name Sag Harbor Cinema and its affiliates as named additional insured on all active liability policies.
- Renter shall furnish evidence of a General Liability policy naming the person / organization renting the cinema, showing a minimum $1M per-occurrence coverage, not less than 24 hours in advance of the proposed event.
9. TICKET TAKING AND PUBLIC EVENT: Rentals are considered private events, and in no case may tickets be sold through the cinema to the general public for any rental event, unless explicitly approved by the Cinema’s Directors. Rentals may not advertise a ticket price anywhere on any cinema publicity or promotional materials.
10. FIRE, SAFETY, AND HEALTH PROCEDURES: Renters agree to follow all applicable local fire, safety and health procedures.