Saguaro Theatre
Saguaro Theatre
176 E. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85390
Open · verified by Lumina November 2026
A single-screen 1948 theater on Wickenburg Way that plays first-run films every day and a classic film on Tuesday nights. Tickets are $10 for evening shows and $8 for matinees, sold at the box office only.
Quick facts
- Type
- Historic, Single screen, Independent first-run
- Address
- 176 E. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85390
- Phone
- (928) 684-7189
- Screens
- 1
- Seats
- 600
- Opened
- 1948
- Hours
- Evening shows Wed to Mon 7:00 PM, matinees daily 2:45 PM, classic film Tuesdays 7:00 PM
What to expect
On screen
- New releases
- Classics and revivals
At the theater
- Concessions
The story
Dwight Red Harkins designed the theater, which opened in 1948 as part of the Harry L. Nace chain, and its name came from a community naming contest. Brian Deveny bought it in 1995. It nearly closed when studios moved to digital prints in 2014, but community fundraising kept the screen going. Jim Swift later bought it, upgrading the projector and seating, and a new owner took over in 2025 with plans to keep showing films. Cinema Treasures describes the Streamline Moderne building as seating around 600.
Good to know
- When are the shows?
- Evening first-run films play Wednesday through Monday at 7:00 PM, matinees run daily at 2:45 PM, and classic films screen Tuesdays at 7:00 PM.
- Can I buy tickets online?
- No, the official site says online tickets are not sold.
- How much are tickets?
- Evening general admission is $10, children and seniors $8, matinees $8, and classic Tuesdays $7, tax included.
- Where is Saguaro Theatre?
- Saguaro Theatre is at 176 E. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85390. Phone: (928) 684-7189.
- Is Saguaro Theatre open?
- Yes. Lumina verified Saguaro Theatre as open in November 2026. Check the theater's showtimes for today's schedule.
- How do I buy tickets for Saguaro Theatre?
- Buy tickets directly from the theater using the Showtimes & tickets button on this page. You can also call (928) 684-7189.
- What independent theaters are near Saguaro Theatre?
- FatCats Suprise 8 in Surprise (31 mi), Picture Show at Frontier Village in Prescott (43 mi), and Glendale 9 Drive-In in Glendale (44 mi).
- FatCats Suprise 8Picture Show at Frontier VillageGlendale 9 Drive-In
Getting there
176 E. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85390 · Get directions · Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Hours
Evening shows Wed to Mon 7:00 PM, matinees daily 2:45 PM, classic film Tuesdays 7:00 PM
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