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Massachusetts · Lumina Cinemas Index

Local cinemas in Massachusetts.

15 verified independent movie theaters across 15 cities in Massachusetts, from main-street single screens to drive-ins. Lumina tracks 73 independent cinemas here and adds more as each is verified.

AreasBoston area 10
KindsArt house cinemas 2Repertory cinemas 1Historic theaters 6Drive-in theaters 1Nonprofit cinemas 2Museum and campus cinemas 1Independent first-run theaters 6Arts venues with film 3

Independent cinemas in Massachusetts: quick answers

How many independent movie theaters are in Massachusetts?
Lumina tracks 73 independent cinemas in Massachusetts and has verified 15 as currently open, across 15 cities. The most are in Beverly (1), Boston (1), Brookline (1), Dedham (1), and Great Barrington (1).
What art house cinemas are in Massachusetts?
Verified art house cinemas in Massachusetts include Remis Auditorium at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline.
Remis Auditorium at the Museum of Fine ArtsCoolidge Corner Theatre
Are there drive-in movie theaters in Massachusetts?
Yes. Verified drive-in theaters in Massachusetts include Mendon Twin Drive-In in Mendon.
Mendon Twin Drive-In
What historic movie theaters are in Massachusetts?
Verified historic theaters in Massachusetts include Cabot Street Cinema Theatre in Beverly, Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, Maynard Fine Arts Theatre in Maynard, Mendon Twin Drive-In in Mendon, and Somerville Theatre in Somerville.
Cabot Street Cinema TheatreCoolidge Corner TheatreMahaiwe Performing Arts CenterMaynard Fine Arts TheatreMendon Twin Drive-InSomerville Theatre
How do I find a local cinema near me in Massachusetts?
Use "Near me" on this page to sort every verified independent theater in Massachusetts by distance (your location stays in your browser), or pick your city below. Each listing has showtimes, tickets, phone, and directions that go straight to the theater.
Beverly
1

Cabot Street Cinema Theatre

Beverly, MA

A restored 1920 movie palace in Beverly that now runs as a nonprofit arts center. Concerts, comedy and community events share the calendar with occasional film screenings such as a free classic matinee series.

HistoricArts venue
Boston
1

Remis Auditorium at the Museum of Fine Arts

Boston, MA

The museum's film program, showing international features, documentaries and festival partner series on weekend dates. Ongoing strands include Art on Film and Global Cinema Now, and university students get discounted tickets.

Museum / campusArt house
Brookline
1

Coolidge Corner Theatre

Brookline, MA

A six-screen nonprofit cinema in a 1933 Art Deco house in Brookline. It pairs new independent releases with classics, midnight cult shows, 35mm and 70mm engagements, kids shows and discussion series.

Art houseHistoricNonprofit
Dedham
1

Dedham Community Theatre

Dedham, MA

A small independent first-run theater on High Street in Dedham. It plays a short slate of new releases with modest ticket prices and discounts for matinees, seniors, kids and military.

Independent first-run
Great Barrington
1

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Great Barrington, MA

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center is a historic movie theater in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, at 14 Castle Street. It listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Arts venueHistoric
Greenfield
1

Garden Cinemas

Greenfield, MA

Garden Cinemas is an independent movie theater in Greenfield, Massachusetts, at 353-67 Main Street.

Lexington
1

Lexington Venue

Lexington, MA

A small two-level movie house on Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington. It plays first-run films with some free classic screenings, National Theatre Live events and community nights, and can be rented for private showings.

Independent first-run
Marblehead
1

Warwick Cinema & Events Theater

Marblehead, MA

A Marblehead cinema that also books private events and special screenings. Its Now Showing page carries a weekly schedule with morning and afternoon matinees on weekends.

Independent first-run
Maynard
1

Maynard Fine Arts Theatre

Maynard, MA

A long-running downtown Maynard movie house that has operated since 1949. It plays current releases, hosts events and corporate meetings, and has an ice cream shop next door.

HistoricIndependent first-run
Mendon
1

Mendon Twin Drive-In

Mendon, MA

A two-screen drive-in that has run since 1954 and sells tickets per car, with double features and holiday marathon nights. It stays open rain or shine and keeps playing into late fall.

Drive-inHistoric
New Bedford
1

Zeiterion Performing Arts Theatre

New Bedford, MA

Zeiterion Performing Arts Theatre is a performing arts venue that screens films in New Bedford, Massachusetts, at 684 Purchase Street.

Arts venue
Sandwich
1

Heritage Theaters

Sandwich, MA

Heritage Theaters is an independent movie theater in Sandwich, Massachusetts, at 280 Route 130.

Scituate
1

Reel Harbor Theater

Scituate, MA

A single-room harbor-side theater in downtown Scituate with a full liquor license and roughly 140 seats. It plays current releases and hosts special-guest screenings, and can be rented by the hour.

Independent first-run
Somerville
1

Somerville Theatre

Somerville, MA

A 1914 Davis Square landmark with three screens plus a tiny microcinema, mixing first-run films with 35mm and 70mm repertory, silent films with live accompaniment, cult nights and live shows.

HistoricRepertoryIndependent first-run
Vineyard Haven
1

Martha's Vineyard Film Center

Vineyard Haven, MA

Martha's Vineyard Film Center is a nonprofit community cinema in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, at 79 Beach Road.

Nonprofit