The Arc Cinema Blackpool

About the venue

The Arc Cinema is a modern nine-screen cinema and events venue at Houndshill Shopping Centre, formerly known as The Backlot Purpose-built with corporate hire in mind, the site is exceptionally well equipped for conferences, presentations and business events, combining premium cinema technology with flexible meeting space It is home to Lancashire’s only IMAX screen, ideal for high-impact launches, keynote sessions and large-scale screenings, while connected breakout areas and multiple additional rooms allow for workshops, networking and multi-room events Guests benefit from luxury seating with in-seat USB charging, spacious lounge areas and convenient city-centre parking, making it one of the North West’s most distinctive venues for corporate bookings and entertainment alike.