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Art House Theaters in Seattle Area

10 theaters

Seattle's rainy climate makes it perfect movie-watching weather, and the city has responded with a thriving indie film scene. The tech wealth of the region hasn't displaced its artistic sensibilities—if anything, it's created audiences with disposable income for memberships and special events. SIFF, one of the largest film festivals in North America, anchors the city's cinephile culture.

Highlights

  • SIFF Cinema operates multiple venues including the historic Egyptian and Uptown theaters
  • Grand Illusion Cinema is a tiny nonprofit showing underground and experimental films since 1970
  • Northwest Film Forum in Capitol Hill combines screenings with filmmaker resources
  • The Beacon in Columbia City is a neighborhood single-screen with beer and community vibes
  • Central Cinema serves pizza and beer with cult classics and sing-along events

Neighborhoods

Capitol Hill is the epicenter of Seattle's art house scene with multiple venues in walking distance. The University District near UW has its own film culture. Newer neighborhoods like Columbia City and Ballard are developing their own screens.

Tip: The Seattle International Film Festival in May-June is massive—three weeks of screenings across multiple venues. Buy a pass or plan ahead for buzzy titles that sell out fast.
Exterior or interior view of Capitol Theater, an art house theater in Olympia, Washington

Capitol Theater

Olympia, Washington
Est. 19801 Screen
Exterior or interior view of Central Cinema, an art house theater in Seattle, Washington

Central Cinema

Seattle, Washington
Est. 20051 Screen
Exterior or interior view of Edmonds Theater, an art house theater in Edmonds, Washington

Edmonds Theater

Edmonds, Washington
Est. 19201 Screen
Exterior or interior view of Grand Illusion Cinema, an art house theater in Seattle, Washington

Grand Illusion Cinema

Seattle, Washington
Est. 19701 ScreenNonprofit
Exterior or interior view of Lynwood Theatre, an art house theater in Bainbridge Island, Washington

Lynwood Theatre

Bainbridge Island, Washington
Est. 19361 Screen
Exterior or interior view of Northwest Film Forum, an art house theater in Seattle, Washington

Northwest Film Forum

Seattle, Washington
Est. 19952 ScreensNonprofit
Exterior or interior view of SIFF Cinema Egyptian, an art house theater in Seattle, Washington

SIFF Cinema Egyptian

Seattle, Washington
Est. 19151 ScreenNonprofit
Exterior or interior view of SIFF Cinema Uptown, an art house theater in Seattle, Washington

SIFF Cinema Uptown

Seattle, Washington
Est. 20113 ScreensNonprofit
Exterior or interior view of SIFF Film Center, an art house theater in Seattle, Washington

SIFF Film Center

Seattle, Washington
Est. 20111 ScreenNonprofit
Exterior or interior view of The Grand Cinema, an art house theater in Tacoma, Washington

The Grand Cinema

Tacoma, Washington
Est. 19974 ScreensNonprofit

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