Opening Times
The Cinema, Café-bar and Box Office are now closed for the summer and will reopen on Friday 9 September.
You can book Open Air Cinema tickets online (the online booking fee is waived while the Box Office is closed)
To contact us: email info@plymouthartscinema.org or call our office mobile number on 07514 594 062.
Plymouth Arts Cinema
Arts University Plymouth
Tavistock Place
Plymouth
PL4 8AT
Independent Cinema for Everyone
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Blog
In Pictures: Open Air Cinema 2022
Film Review: All My Friends Hate Me – “a well-paced psychological thriller with touches of dark comedy”
Film Review: The Good Boss – “self delusion and the imbalance of power in a capitalist society.”
Film Review: Pleasure – ethical adult entertainment and workplace dramas.
Film Review: The Quiet Girl – “crafted with so much love and care it’s almost palpable.”
Film Review: The French Dispatch – coming to Open Air Cinema at Tinside Lido!
Welcome to Plymouth's only independent cinema.
We screen the best in new independent cinema from all around the world, and a few classics too, along with festivals, events, and special guests from the film industry. Our programme is hand picked by our Director and Film Programmer Anna Navas.
Community is important to us and you can always expect a friendly, inclusive atmosphere where everyone is welcome.
We want to share in making Plymouth a vibrant cultural city, engaging and stimulating our visitors.
Plymouth Arts Cinema is Plymouth’s only independent cinema and has an established history in the city since 1947. In early 2019 we moved from our original home of Plymouth Arts Centre on Looe street, to our new, custom built 118 seat cinema at Plymouth College of Art’s main campus on Tavistock Place.
Cinema is one of the most easily accessible artforms. It allows windows into other worlds and new perspectives on a world we think we are familiar with. A truly independent cinema should show films which comfort us, challenge us, delight and surprise us.
So take a glass of wine, beer or a hot drink from the café-bar into the cinema, relax into the comfy seats, and enjoy the film!




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Testimonials
“Whether with a group or going solo, even a film novice will feel like they’re part of something special in this beautiful venue… friendly staff make this one venue in the city that people keep returning to.”
“If Plymouth Arts Centre didn’t exist then we would have to invent it. I never cease to be intrigued.”
“Fantastic evening watching Dirty Dancing at the Royal William Yard. Awesome atmosphere very well run can’t wait to do it again!!”
“Bringing in Baby has been the highlight of my maternity leave and I cannot recommend it highly enough if you are in need of a treat (which… let’s face it, you probably are!)”
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