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 May 2026
Banff Mountain Film Festival (12A)
Red Film Programme
When: 16th May 2026, 7.30pm
Where: Buxton Opera House
Entry / Cost: Tickets from £19.50
Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen!
The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters, and captivating cinematography. Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle, and ride into the wildest corners of the planet!
There are two shows, each with a totally different selection of films – the 2026 Red Film Programme (31 Jan) and the 2026 Blue Film Programme (16 May). Amplify the adventure by coming to both with a two-show discount.
The Playboy of the Western World (12A)
National Theatre Live
When: 28th May 2026, 7pm
Where: Pavilion Arts Centre
Run time: 2hr 30 mins
Entry / Cost: Tickets from £16
Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.
Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene…
Films Showing June 2026
Wallace and Gromit – A Grand Day Out with Live Brass Band Accompaniment
KNDS Fairy Band presents
When: 7th June 2026, 2pm
Where: Pavilion Arts Centre
Run time: 1hr
Entry / Cost: Tickets from £24
Blast off with a space-themed programme exploring the scale and wonder of the universe including Wallace & Gromit’s first ever adventure. Expect an out-of-this-world musical journey.
Don’t miss this uniquely British celebration of animation and live performance.
This screening is part of a double bill which includes another Wallace & Gromit classic, The Wrong Trousers.
Wallace and Gromit – The Wrong Trousers with Live Brass Band Accompaniment
KNDS Fairy Band presents
When: 7th June 2026, 4pm
Where: Pavilion Arts Centre
Run time: 1hr
Entry / Cost: Tickets from £24
Join us for a screening of Wallace & Gromit’s The Wrong Trousers, with live brass band accompaniment from one of the UK’s finest ensembles, The KNDS Fairey Band.
This Academy Award-winning adventure sees the debut of the dastardly penguin Feathers McGraw. Before the film, enjoy a lively mini-concert packed with brilliant brass playing, virtuosic soloists, and a few surprises along the way.
This screening is part of a double bill which includes another Wallace & Gromit classic, A Grand Day Out.
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.
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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