a city-wide celebration of independent cinemas

MARCH 20-26, 2026

NEW YORK, NY

Cinema Week ONLY perks

special screenings & filmmaker Q&As

Free tickets for eligible New Yorkers

discounted tickets

free popcorn

membership deals

Rediscover New York together, one Cinema at a time

Offers and programming differ for each theater. Click here or the button above to explore.

30+ Independent cinemas across the GREATER New York City Area

SAVE the INTERACTIVE MAP of participating Cinemas

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5 EASY STEPS TO ENJOY CINEMA WEEK

  1. Explore the Cinema Week website

    Learn about participating cinemas or use the interactive tool to see where cinemas are located across the city relative to you.

  2. Choose a Cinema
    Browse the participating cinemas and explore their programming during Cinema Week.

  3. Purchase Tickets Through the Cinema’s Website
    Tickets are purchased directly on each cinema’s website. There are no Cinema Week passes or central ticketing.

  4. Free Ticket (if eligible)
    Some theaters offer free tickets, available first-come, first-served at the venue on the day of the screening.

  5. Go to the Cinema
    Enjoy a great film, spend time with friends, meet fellow movie lovers, and have a wonderful evening.

  • "This initiative reflects our vision for an inclusive creative economy that supports the people who make art, the people who experience it, and the venues that bring it to life."

    - Mayors Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner, Rafael Espinal