Theatre Rental

The non-profit Brattle Theatre is available to rent for parties, meetings, and functions. Have your next event here and impress your friends or clients by choosing a local cultural landmark as your venue.

A Great Location For Your Event
The Brattle Theatre is conveniently located in the heart of Harvard Square. We are close to the T and provide discounted parking at local parking garages. We are also wheelchair accessible.

The Brattle Theatre has all of the amenities to accommodate your business or personal function. Our staff is experienced with virtually every kind of event - concerts, performances, lectures, poetry slams, readings, film/video screenings, business meetings, conferences and even weddings. We work closely with our rental clients to assist them in planning and executing their events.

View larger images of the Brattle:
  • Exterior: Brattle_exterior_72dpi.jpg
  • Interior: Brattle_interior_72dpi.jpg
  • Stage: Brattle_stage_72dpi.jpg

Rates and Availability
Each rental rate and contract is individually negotiated. Please use the rental inquiry form or call us at 617 876-8021 for date availability and a rate quote. Our general pricing structure has two tiers, Off Hours and Prime Hours*:

Off Hours:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM:
$150 per hour (plus flat rate of $1.00 per person over 50 people)

Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM:
$200 per hour (plus flat rate of $1.00 per person over 50 people)

Prime Hours:
Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM to Midnight;
Saturday and Sunday , 1:00 PM to Midnight:

Monday, Tuesday
$1,250*
Wednesday, Thursday $1,650*
Friday $2,100*
Saturday, Sunday $2,500*
* Rates are also available for single screenings during prime hours.

All above rates include:
  • Use of the historic Brattle Theatre, capacity: 235
  • Projection equipment: 35mm and 16mm film (LCD projection for multimedia/DVD/Beta available for an additional fee)
  • Staff costs

Prime Hours include additional marketing support:
  • Display artwork and posters relative to the event in the marquee display that overlooks the high traffic area of Brattle Street and/or in our lobby.
  • Your event can be included in our daily listing in The Boston Globe's Movie Guide and in the Brattle Theatre's bi-monthly film calendar (distribution of 30,000).
  • Detailed description of your event will be included on our 24-hour film information line and on our website calendar.

Additional Services (Fees Apply)
  • Advance ticket sales can be arranged through our online vendor for events open to the public.
  • Host an open concession stand and provide your audience with unlimited popcorn and soda.
  • Access the non-profit Brattle Theatre for press screenings.
  • Video projection (multimedia/DVD/Beta) for your event
  • Catering - we will happily work with you in order to obtain food or refreshments for your event

Corporate Membership Program
Theatre rental fees are reduced for Brattle Theatre Corporate Members. Click here for information about becoming a Corporate Member.



Rental Inquiry
Please take a moment to provide us with some basic information about your event. A representative will contact you for further information and to provide you with a quote.

Your Name *


Business/Organization Name


Mailing Address


Phone


Fax


Email *


Event Date & Time


Type of Event

Screening
Party/Reception
Live Performance


Additional Details/Links