Buxton Cinema Latest Films – Blockbusters on your doorstep
Pavilion Arts Centre, Formerly Buxton Cinema, 22 St John’s Rd, Buxton, SK17 6XN
T: 01298 72190
Bookings / Tickets for films: Tickets are available on the door or can be booked in advance online. Please note – ticket prices for showings vary such as Buxton Film screenings and National Theatre Live.
Expect all the latest blockbusters at Pavilion Arts Centre (formerly Buxton Cinema) right on your doorstep, at a fraction of the cost of the standard multiplex. Operators Buxton Opera House bring a varied programme of films as well as a wide selection of independent films.
To beat the queues it’s better to book in advance, leaving you plenty of time to sample the delights of our new bar that will sell hot and cold drinks, cocktails, popcorn and a few tempting treats.
Throughout the year the cinema will offer Silver Screenings for seniors, Family Friendly films on a Saturday afternoon and accessible screenings. Join their weekly mailing list to find out more!
Films Showing June 2026
Rose of Nevada (15)
Buxton Film
When: 22nd June 2026, 7.30pm
Where: Pavilion Arts Centre
Run time: 1hr 54mins
Entry / Cost: Tickets from £6
30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada was lost at sea with all hands.
When it suddenly reappears in the harbour of a rundown Cornish fishing village, it feels like a sign: if the Rose sets sail again, perhaps the village’s luck will turn. Nick takes a job aboard, joined by newly arrived drifter Liam.
The boat and their voyage are symbols of hope, but when Nick and Liam return from the sea, something strange has happened – instead of moving into the future, they have re-entered the past.
Our Land (12A)
Buxton Film
When: 29th June 2026, 7.30pm
Where: Pavilion Arts Centre
Run time: 1hr 31mins
Entry / Cost: Tickets from £6
Featuring the recent Kinder Tresspass commemoration, this daring and entertaining documentary explores the growing movement for the right to roam in England and beyond. The film gives voice to people fighting to broaden access to the countryside as well as custodians claiming the right to restrict it in the name of stewardship.
Films Showing July 2026
Les Liaisons Dangereuses (15)
National Theatre Live
When: 2nd July 2026, 7pm
Where: Pavilion Arts Centre
Run time: 2hr 30 mins
Entry / Cost: Tickets from £16
BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joined Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.
Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into a strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path.
Films Showing September 2026
The Misanthrope
National Theatre Live
When: 22nd September 2026, 7pm
Where: Pavilion Arts Centre
Run time: 2hr 30 mins
Entry / Cost: Tickets from £16
Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront the price of speaking her truth in a world that would rather silence her.
History of Buxton Cinema
Located in the Pavilion Arts Centre in Buxton, the cinema is part of a building with deep theatrical roots. The Theatre originally opened in 1889 as the “Entertainment Stage”, designed by architect William Radford Bryden.
Over the decades the building has had several identities: it became the Hippodrome (1903) (showing silent films), later the Playhouse Theatre (1932) when film usage winds focusing again on stage performance, then the Paxton Suite (1979) after re-development.
In 2010 it re-opened as the Pavilion Arts Centre under a £2.5 million redevelopment creating a modern arts venue.
Buxton Cinema opened in 2017, it brought film back to the town after a long absence, offering a high-quality cinema experience in a historic and beautifully restored venue.
It screens a diverse range of films, including the latest mainstream releases, independent and art-house productions, world cinema, and family favourites. It also hosts special events such as themed screenings, film festivals, and Q&A sessions with filmmakers. The venue has comfortable seating, an accessible layout, and a friendly atmosphere that reflects its role as a hub for the local community.
Situated within the elegant Pavilion Gardens complex, the cinema benefits from its picturesque surroundings, with cafés, gardens, and other cultural attractions nearby.
Pavilion Arts Centre also hosts a variety of other events
The 355 seat venue is also hosts a variety of other events: It’s perfect for smaller performances like drama, stand-up comedy, and live music, including the popular Buxton Buzz Comedy Club and Coffee Concerts.
The Pavilion Arts Centre plays an important role in several major festivals:
- Buxton Fringe Festival
- Buxton International Festival
- International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival
It’s also home to Buxton Opera House Creates, our programme that supports community involvement in the arts. The space is used for creative projects, meetings and rehearsals, and performances by our community groups.
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