El Rio Theatre
El Rio Theatre
14 W. Main Street, Springerville, AZ 85938
Open · verified by Lumina November 2026
A one-screen 1915 theater on Main Street in Springerville, with most of its seats dating from the 1930s. It shows current releases, mainly on weekends.
Quick facts
- Type
- Historic, Single screen, Independent first-run
- Address
- 14 W. Main Street, Springerville, AZ 85938
- Phone
- (928) 333-1600
- Screens
- 1
- Seats
- 288
- Opened
- 1915
- Hours
- Mostly weekend showtimes
What to expect
On screen
- New releases
- Family films
At the theater
- Concessions
The story
The theater opened in 1915 as the Apache Theatre in a building finished in 1913 and was renamed El Rio in 1937. Many of the seats date to the 1930s and the popcorn machine to the 1950s. It closed in January 2014 after its owner died, and reopened that July under new private ownership. It now runs a digital projector with Dolby sound.
Good to know
- How many seats?
- 288, per Cinema Treasures.
- When does it show films?
- Recent listings show a few showings a week, mostly Friday through Sunday.
- Where is El Rio Theatre?
- El Rio Theatre is at 14 W. Main Street, Springerville, AZ 85938. Phone: (928) 333-1600.
- Is El Rio Theatre open?
- Yes. Lumina verified El Rio Theatre as open in November 2026. Check the theater's showtimes for today's schedule.
- How do I buy tickets for El Rio Theatre?
- Buy tickets directly from the theater using the Showtimes & tickets button on this page. You can also call (928) 333-1600.
- What independent theaters are near El Rio Theatre?
- WME Village 8 in Lakeside (39 mi), Show Low 5 in Show Low (43 mi), and Roxy Theater in Holbrook (73 mi).
- WME Village 8Show Low 5Roxy Theater
Getting there
14 W. Main Street, Springerville, AZ 85938 · Get directions · Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Hours
Mostly weekend showtimes
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