Focal Point Cinema is coming to the former Firecats building.

After months of secrecy, the location of Palmerston North's Focal Point Cinema has been confirmed.

Matt and Julie Bell have announced the fourth boutique cinema they have created will be at 217-219 Cuba St, diagonally opposite Cafe Cuba, in the building currently occupied by Beds 4 U.

They said the location was ideal, "close to the vibrancy of George St".

Robert Kitchin The building to be occupied by the new Focal Point Cinema on Cuba St used to be home to Firecats Strip Club.

"The building has a somewhat colourful past, however, it will look totally different when we are finished as it will have an elegant facade and beautiful interior decor," they said.

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The building used to be occupied by Firecats Strip Club.

Supplied Feilding's Focal Point Cinema is expanding to Palmerston North.

The project would involve internal demolition work and a full refit of the building, including a new front, four boutique-size theatres, a commercial kitchen, a licensed cafe and a first-floor function room.

No souvenirs would be kept from the building's strip club days, Matt Bell said.

In total, the cinema would seat 160 people.

A 12-seater theatre would cater to small groups for gatherings.

"A group of friends who want to celebrate a birthday could hire this out, for example.

"It's the first opportunity that we've had to offer something like that."

The work would include earthquake strengthening.

The ground floor would link to the streetscape of Little Cuba, and the first floor function room would have views of George St.

Focal Point Palmerston North Ltd has a long-term lease and the building owners will contribute to the development.

Beds 4 U was being relocated.