Cinema Box Office

Ticket information for year-round programming in theaters and streaming.

The following prices are for regular priced screenings. Special events and programs may have different prices reflected on their web pages.

In-Person Tickets:
- $14 Regular
- $11 Matinee
- $13 Senior (65+)
- $13 Student (with valid ID)
- $9 SIFF Member

Streaming Tickets:
- $12 Regular
- $20 Sustainer*
- $7 SIFF Member

*Suggested if you plan to watch a streaming program with one or more people on the same device.

Group Rates:
We offer a $12 ticket price to groups of 10 or more attending the same screening. Special events and third-party rentals may be excluded from the group rate option. Contact the Box Office Manager at boxoffice@siff.net for more information.

Join and Save

Become a SIFF member today to receive exclusive discounts to all SIFF screenings, invites to free member-only screenings and events, early access to purchase Seattle International Film Festival passes, free popcorn, and more!

Year-Round Pass

The SIFF Cinema Pass allows access to regularly priced SIFF screenings for one year from date of purchase. This includes in-person screenings at the Film Center, Uptown, and Egyptian as well as virtual screenings on the SIFF Channel.

Gift Cards

Support SIFF with the purchase of a gift card—usable for SIFF Cinema tickets, Seattle International Film Festival tickets and passes, SIFF Channel rentals, class registrations, and membership. (Not usable for concessions.)

Purchasing Tickets

Where can I purchase tickets?

Online - Visit a film’s page on siff.net and select the blue showtime to purchase tickets, or select a film and showtime on SIFF’s page on goelevent.com.
Phone - Staff is available to process phone orders 10:00am–5:00pm weekdays at 206.464.5830.
SIFF Box Offices - Box office staff can sell tickets in person at SIFF Cinema Uptown, SIFF Cinema Egyptian, or SIFF Film Center. The box office opens 30 minutes before the first showtime of the day.

Note: Service fee for web and phone orders is $1.50 per ticket. Please read SIFF’s Terms & Conditions.

What is Elevent?

SIFF uses the ticketing platform Elevent to sell tickets, memberships, and passes. Use the same email and password you log in with at siff.net on goelevent.com to access or update your purchases, membership, and account information.

How do I get member discounts?

Online - Log in to siff.net or goelevent.com using the email and password associated with your membership account. Once you are logged in, the member discount will automatically be applied to Regular priced tickets, passes, or packages.
Box Office and Phone - Provide SIFF staff with the name and/or email address associated with your membership. Staff will be able to look up your account and apply the member discount to your purchase.

Want to support SIFF and save on tickets at the same time? Become a member today.

Do I need to print my tickets ahead of time?

Tickets are attached to your confirmation email as a PDF and can be scanned off your phone at the theater. If you do not have a smartphone, you can print tickets at home or have our cinema staff print tickets at the venue.

What is SIFF’s refund policy?

All sales are final; SIFF’s policy is no refunds or exchanges.

If you have a refund or exchange request, please contact boxoffice@siff.net.

How can I tell if a screening does not accept vouchers or passes?

SIFF Cinema vouchers (including Member, Volunteer, and other complimentary screening vouchers) are valid for most regular priced shows. However, some have restrictions. For a list of the films and events for which SIFF Cinema year-round passes and vouchers will not be accepted, visit our Pass and Voucher Exclusions page.

My question hasn’t been answered here.

If you have a question regarding membership, visit our Membership page.

For questions about streaming films, visit our Virtual FAQ.

For other inquiries, please email boxoffice@siff.net or call 206.464.5830.

Attending SIFF Cinema

What is SIFF’s COVID policy?

At this time, we require SIFF patrons to wear masks at all times unless you are eating or drinking in your seat. For more information about SIFF’s COVID policy, visit our COVID page.

Where are SIFF Cinema venues located?

SIFF Cinema operates in three venues: SIFF Cinema Uptown in Lower Queen Anne, SIFF Film Center at the Seattle Center, and SIFF Cinema Egyptian in Capitol Hill. For more information about our locations, visit our Venues page.

Is parking available at SIFF Cinemas?

SIFF does not provide parking for guests at this time. Paid street parking and lots are available near our locations. Select a venue on the Venues page for more information about public transportation or parking.

Can children attend SIFF Cinema screenings?

Children under six years old will only be admitted to Films4Families in-person events unless otherwise noted. When permitted, children must occupy their own seats. Children who cannot sit in a seat by themselves will not be admitted. Admission will be at the discretion of the manager of the SIFF Cinema Venue.

What concessions are available at SIFF Cinemas?

Selections vary between theaters, but SIFF Cinemas offer snacks and beverages such as:

Popcorn
Candy
Nuts
Soft drinks (Coke products)
Beer, Cider, Wine
Coffee and Tea