Visit The Cinematheque
Update: July 1, 2021
With B.C. moving to Step 3 in its restart plan, you can expect to see some changes in the theatre implemented in phases over the coming weeks and months. As we gradually increase capacity and navigate the transition to post-pandemic operations, we are committed to ensuring the comfort and safety of our staff, volunteers, and patrons. Our staff and volunteers will continue to wear masks at this time and we encourage our patrons to do the same. Concession is available to order in-person at the Box Office and will be delivered to your seat.
From July 8, the cinema’s maximum seating capacity will increase to 61 (previously 44). When purchasing tickets, a buffer seat will be automatically held to the left and right of your selected seat(s) to allow for distance between groups in the theatre. The new seating map can be found here, along with a comprehensive outline of our health and safety protocols.
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Our 153-seat theatre is in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, served by extensive transit links and surrounded by on-street metered parking. Box Office opens 30 minutes prior to the first screening of the day. Our theatre and washrooms are wheelchair accessible. For more accessibility information, please click here.
The Cinematheque theatre is available to rent. Click here for more info.
What to expect when visiting The Cinematheque
We have developed a comprehensive set of protocols to ensure we are doing everything we can to keep our patrons, staff, volunteers, and wider community safe. You can read a full breakdown here.
- Feeling unwell? Please stay home.
- Reduced capacity of 61 or less, with buffer seats held to the left and right of reserved seats.
- Increased cleaning of high-contact areas, restrooms, and seats.
- Front-of-house staff and volunteers will wear face masks at this time.
- All patrons are encouraged to wear a mask if they are able to.
- Hand sanitizing and disposable non-medical masks will be available.
- Buy tickets online in advance when possible. Tickets will also be available for sale at the Box Office.
- Box Office opens 30 minutes prior to the first screening of the day.
- When advance tickets for a screening are sold out, a limited number of first-come, first-served tickets will be released at Box Office on the day of the screening.
- Due to limited capacity, we ask that patrons in wheelchairs call ahead to reserve wheelchair spots and their adjacent companion seats. If not reserved, these spaces and companion seats will be held until 15 minutes prior to showtime.
- Reserve your seats when you purchase tickets online or at the Box Office. You can view the seating map here.
- Concession is available to order in-person at the Box Office and will be delivered to your seat.
- Patrons will be asked to leave through the theatre exit onto Howe Street.
Ticket Rates
- $12
- General (18+)
- $10
- Student or Senior (65+)
Multi-film ticket packs are available for purchase at a discounted rate from our Gift Shop. Ticket rates may vary for special events.
Film Club, our family matinée series, has the reduced admission rate of $6 (ages 13 and under) and $10 (everyone else).
The Cinematheque Box Office opens 30 minutes prior to the first screening of the day.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online or during screening hours at our Box Office.
$3 Annual Membership
Unless otherwise indicated, a $3 annual membership is required for anyone aged 18+ attending a screening. Memberships can be purchased online when buying a ticket, or at Box Office. Screenings are restricted to 18+ unless otherwise indicated.
The Cinematheque is recognized as an exempt non-profit film society under the B.C. Motion Picture Act, and as such is able to screen films that have not been reviewed by Consumer Protection BC. Under this act, all persons attending our screenings must be members of the Pacific Cinémathèque Pacifique Society and be 18 years of age or older. We are responsible for operating in compliance with both the B.C. Motion Picture Act and Consumer Protection BC.
Some films will be exempt from the membership requirement, meaning patrons under 18 may be able to attend. This will be noted with a Consumer Protection BC classification on the individual event descriptions in our Program Guide and/or on this website.
Theatre Address
The Cinematheque
1131 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6Z 2L7
You will find our box office, theatre, and administration offices at 1131 Howe Street, between Helmcken and Davie. Click on the map to find us on Google Maps.
Numerous bus routes stop along the 1100 block of Granville Street, including #4, #6, #10, #14, and #50. Get off between Helmcken and Davie on Granville and walk one block west. You'll see us on Howe Street. Plan your journey using the TransLink website.
If you're coming by car, you will find on-street pay parking on all of the streets surrounding our theatre, as well as parking lots in the Holiday Inn (1110 Howe Street) across the street from us.
Concession
We have a selection of concession orders available to purchase in-person at Box Office. These include our delicious popcorn, Daniel Chocolates, fountain soda, and hot beverages.
Your order will be delivered to your assigned seat before the film starts, avoiding the need to line up in the lobby.
The Cinematheque Office, Library & Archive
The Cinematheque
200 – 1131 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6Z 2L7
If you are planning to visit during office hours, whether it is to use our Film Reference Library, deliver something to our offices, or to meet with our administrative staff, you will need to access our office via our lane entrance, behind the theatre (between Howe and Hornby).
Office Hours: 9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday
(Access to administration offices via laneway)
Tel: 604 688 8202
Fax: 604 688 8204
General inquiries & feedback:
info@thecinematheque.ca