Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre
5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Open · verified by Lumina November 2026
A restored 1928 downtown Downers Grove theater with a large main auditorium, 35mm screenings, a full bar and a Wurlitzer pipe organ played on Saturday nights.
Quick facts
- Type
- Historic, Regional independent
- Address
- 5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
- Area
- Chicago area
- Phone
- (630) 968-0219
- Screens
- 2
- Seats
- 1,012
- Opened
- 1928
What to expect
On screen
- New releases
- Special events
- Live performance
At the theater
- Recliner seating
- Bar
- Wheelchair accessible
- Assistive listening
- Closed captions
- Concessions
- 35mm projection
The story
The Tivoli opened on Christmas Day 1928, designed by the architects Van Gurten and Van Gurten, and was among the first theaters in the country to open with sound films. Its main auditorium still seats about 1,012, unusual for a theater of its era, since many such houses were later split into several screens. Over the years it has been remodeled with a French Renaissance look and updated equipment. The building also contains a residential hotel, a bowling alley and storefronts. Classic Cinemas has operated it since 1976, and it has shown first-run and second-run films while also hosting live concerts.
Good to know
- Does the Tivoli have a bar?
- Its page lists canned alcoholic beverages and a full bar.
- Is there a pipe organ?
- Yes, a Wurlitzer played on Saturday nights in the Big Screen auditorium.
- Where is Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre?
- Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre is at 5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Phone: (630) 968-0219.
- Is Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre open?
- Yes. Lumina verified Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre as open in November 2026. Check the theater's showtimes for today's schedule.
- How do I buy tickets for Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre?
- Buy tickets directly from the theater using the Showtimes & tickets button on this page. You can also call (630) 968-0219.
- What independent theaters are near Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre?
- Star Cinema Grill Bolingbrook in Bolingbrook (5.5 mi), Glen Art Theatre in Glen Ellyn (6.3 mi), and Phoenix Theatres Cantera Warrenville 17 +PTX in Warrenville (8.0 mi).
- Star Cinema Grill BolingbrookGlen Art TheatrePhoenix Theatres Cantera Warrenville 17 +PTX
Getting there
5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 · Get directions · Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
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