White Rock Theatre

White Rock Theatre is a concert hall and cinema in Hastings featuring two seating levels that divide the audience area into distinct zones. The building functions as a multi-purpose venue designed to accommodate both live performances and film screenings.

The building was established in 1927 as the White Rock Pavilion, replacing an earlier hospital structure on the site. Major renovations came later, modernizing the facilities and enhancing the acoustic properties of the space.

The theater hosts operas, ballet, and musicals throughout the year, playing an important role in the town's arts scene. These performances attract both local audiences and visitors who come for the varied entertainment program.

The two seating levels offer different viewing positions suited to various preferences and sightlines throughout the space. Several bar facilities are available within the building for refreshments before and after events.

Major upgrades in the 1930s included new electrical systems and cinema-style seating with folding mechanisms that modernized the visitor experience. These improvements reflected the building's effort to keep pace with technological advances in entertainment at that time.

Location: Hastings

Inception: April 1927

Official opening: April 1927

Capacity: 1066

Address: 1 White Rock, Hastings, TN34 1JX, England

Website: http://whiterocktheatre.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.85370,0.57224

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:08