Opening Times
Tuesday: 5pm-8.30pm
Wednesday: 1pm-8.30pm (5pm-8.30pm if no matinee)
Thursday: 5pm-8.30pm
Friday: 5pm-8.30pm
Saturday: 1pm-8pm
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Plymouth Arts Cinema
Plymouth College of Art
Tavistock Place
Plymouth
PL4 8AT
Independent Cinema for Everyone
Past Events
Viewing Archived Events: Free Event
Film
The Street (15)
Plymouth & Popcorn FREE film event. A powerful documentary which focuses on an east London street reeling from the advance of craft beer shops, art galleries and property developers.
Film
2040 (PG) Plymouth and Popcorn Event
2040 is a documentary about a father concerned about his young daughter's future, filmmaker Damon Gameau travels the world in search of new approaches and solutions to climate change.
Art
A Cake of Painted Tin – Panel discussion & screening event
Artist Katy Richardson alongside collaborators and curator Lucy Rollins will present this moving image & sound work exploring the experiences of writer Antonia White.
Art
Three Films by Bedwyr Williams + Artist Q&A
In parallel with Bedwyr Williams' exhibition at KARST, this programme presents films made since he represented Wales at the 2013 Venice Biennale with his first video installation.
Art
Mohini Chandra: Artist Talk & Publication Launch
Join us to hear artist Mohini Chandra discuss her new exhibition at MIRROR (The gallery at Plymouth College of Art).
Film
The Breadwinner (12A)
We have joined a large number of UK cinemas to mark the International Day of Peace, with all proceeds from The Breadwinner going to Afghanistan & Central Asian Association based here in the UK.
Film
ADAPT 2021 (PCA Graduate Showcase)
The diverse ADAPT programme includes scripted drama, cinematic documentary, experimental film, fashion film, commercial media, games and animation.
Film
Reclaim The Frame Events
Bird's Eye View are doing all they can to keep the flame of cinemas alive through their online Reclaim The Frame activity. Join events around Shirley, Luxor, Love Child and Crip Camp.
Film
Cine Sisters SW [SOLD OUT]
Plymouth Art Weekender Event. We are a creative, collaborative network of women making film, video and moving image works.
Film
Maudie (PG) [SOLD OUT]
Plymouth Art Weekender Event. This is the second film chosen by Norman Holmes and Plymouth Samaritans.
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COVID-19 Safety Measures
We’ve been working to make sure it’s safe for you to come to the cinema. Please visit our Reopening page to read about the changes we’ve made and plan your visit.
The information is being reviewed on a regular basis so please check back before your visit.
Access seats
The wheelchair space and companion seat can be booked online by customers with access requirements.
Click here for detailed information on how to book the wheelchair space and companion seat online.
We’ve signed up to Nectar Donate, a new initiative from Nectar and Crowdfunder. This means you can now donate any or all of your Nectar points to Plymouth Arts Cinema!

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