Bray Finally Gets Its Cinema

Look, ma, we’re on the big telly…

oint press release from The Arc Cinema and Bray Central, issued on Monday, April 27th 2026…

The Arc Cinema, the Irish family-owned cinema operator, is expanding into Bray with a five-screen cinema plus an ambitious new premium leisure concept The Arc Arena as part of the Bray Central development in the heart of the town.

The project is expected to create over 40 new jobs in the Bray area, contributing to the local economy and further strengthening the town’s leisure offering.

The 40,000 sq ft entertainment venue will offer a carefully curated range of activities for visitors to play while they socialise including bowling, mini golf, augmented reality darts, electric shuffleboard and an arcade complemented by a premium drinks offering.

At the heart of the venue is a luxury five-screen cinema, featuring The Arc Cinema’s signature fully reclining seats, alongside cutting-edge 4K laser projection and immersive Dolby Atmos sound. The cinema will continue the company’s focus on delivering a comfortable, high-quality viewing experience at accessible prices.

Commenting on the announcement, Brian Gilligan, Director of The Arc Cinema, stated: “We are incredibly proud to join the Bray community and to be contributing to its status as an important leisure destination for locals and visitors alike. We believe that our core principles — great film presentation, friendly service, comfortable surroundings and a strong connection to the communities we serve – will significantly enhance Bray’s leisure and nighttime offering.”

Ciara Nixon, Centre Manager at Bray Central commented: “We are delighted to welcome The Arc Cinema and Arc Arena to Bray Central. The scale of the venue, the calibre of the fit-out and The Arc’s strong focus on customer experience will generate substantial footfall across the development and the wider town centre, bringing occupancy in the scheme beyond 90%. This is a long-awaited addition for Bray, and I know local people will join me in welcoming The Arc when it opens its doors in November 2026.”

The Arc Arena is designed to appeal to a broad audience, bringing together people of all ages and walks of life to socialise and have fun in a high-quality setting. The Arc’s focus on friendly helpful staff, fair pricing, and community focus will continue to grow with the new Bray venue.

There are some limited leasing opportunities remaining within Bray Central and interested parties should contact Karl Stewart or Peter Love from leasing agents Cushman & Wakefield for further details.