Seattle’s most iconic movie experience, SIFF Cinema Downtown features a mix of blockbuster studio films, specialty festivals and events, and first-run arthouse cinema, plus reserved seating selection and premium concessions such as local craft beer and chocolate popcorn. **The Balcony is not accessible by elevator.**
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This historic venue located in the heart of Downtown Seattle is one of only two operating cinemas in the world with the capability of screening three-strip Cinerama films on its epic 97-foot curved screen consisting of 2,000 vertical strips.
Regular
$20.00 ($16.00 SIFF Member)
Senior (65+)
$18.00
Student (with valid ID)
$19.00
Child (12 and Under)
$16.00
Teen Tix Members
$5.00
Matinee
All screenings occurring before 5pm, excluding holidays
Regular
$17.00 ($13.00 SIFF Member)
Senior (65+)
$15.00
Student (with valid ID)
$16.00
Child (12 and Under)
$13.00
Teen Tix Members
$5.00
$7 Movie Tuesdays:
Tickets for all Tuesday showtimes* are $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for children across all SIFF Venues. All Tuesday showtimes will be open captioned, when available.
SIFF Cinema Downtown is located in the Belltown neighborhood, with a variety of public transportation options including:
Find your route with King County Metro Trip Planner or One Bus Away.
Plan ahead to select parking in the area. The closest garage to the venue is located at the Warwick Hotel. Additional neighborhood lots include Pacific Place, 3rd and Stewart, and Amazon Doppler (free parking nights and weekends).
SIFF Cinemas do not provide bicycle storage or bicycle check in service.
For the safety and accessibility of all guests, bicycles may not be stored or left inside SIFF Cinemas including lobbies, hallways, theaters, offices, or other SIFF controlled areas. SIFF staff are unable to accept, hold, monitor, or watch bicycles on behalf of patrons.
Patrons arriving by bicycles should use designated bicycle parking or secure bicycle storage facilities near the cinema. Patrons are responsible for securing their own bicycles and personal belongings.
Sound Transit offers bike racks around the cinemas, lockers, and bike rooms via BikeLink on their website. You can find more information here: Bringing Your Bike or Scooter.
Public bicycle racks and parking are available throughout Downtown Seattle. Patrons can use the City of Seattle's bike-parking map to find bicycle parking near the cinema.
Make your next theater experience a mini-staycation and book Staypineapple’s SIFF Theater promotion. SIFF theater-goers receive up to 26% off accommodations for select dates at either The Maxwell Hotel (only a 10 minute walk from SIFF Cinema Uptown) or Hotel FIVE (less than 2 blocks from SIFF Cinema Downtown).
The Sound Hotel is another great option—this award-winning 4 Diamond Hilton hotel is only steps away from SIFF Cinema Downtown. The hotel features a terrace bar with Space Needle views, and breakfast, lunch and dinner dining in Currant Bistro. SIFF theater-goers receive up to 15% off available rates using The Sound Hotel's SIFF Theater promotion.
Floor Seat measurements:
- Back width: 21.5”
- Back height: 28”
- Seat width: 20.5”
- Seat Length: 18.5”
- Arm length: 19.5”
- Leg Room: 23.5”
Balcony Seat measurements:
- Back width: 21.5”
- Back height: 28”
- Seat width: 17.5”
- Seat Length: 18.5”
- Arm length: 15.5”
- Leg Room: 8”
Number of Accessible Seats: 7 floor seats
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