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Exterior or interior view of Grand Illusion Cinema, an art house theater in Seattle, Washington. Photo: AltersEgo~commonswiki via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Photo: AltersEgo~commonswiki via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Grand Illusion Cinema

1515 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
(206) 329-2629

Seattle's volunteer-run microcinema has championed experimental and overlooked films from the University District since 1970. The Grand Illusion's single screen and dedicated volunteers maintain a space for the kind of challenging cinema that larger venues won't risk.

Est. 19701 ScreenNonprofit
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Hours

  • Sunday12:00 – 22:00
  • Wednesday12:00 – 22:00
  • Thursday12:00 – 22:00
  • Friday12:00 – 22:00
  • Saturday12:00 – 22:00

Hours may vary for holidays and special events. Check the theater website for the most current information.

Location & Directions

Grand Illusion Cinema

1515 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA

(206) 329-2629
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Theater spotlight

Grand Illusion Cinema Spotlight

A small Seattle cinema with an outsized role in keeping adventurous film programming alive.

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