Somerville Theatre
55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144
Open · verified by Lumina November 2026
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.
Quick facts
- Type
- Historic, Repertory, Independent first-run
- Address
- 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144
- Area
- Boston area
- Phone
- (617) 625-5700
- Screens
- 3
- Opened
- 1914
- Historic listing
- National Register of Historic Places (#89002330)
What to expect
On screen
- New releases
- Classics and revivals
- Cult and midnight movies
- Special events
- Live performance
At the theater
- 35mm projection
- 70mm projection
- Closed captions
- Assistive listening
- Private rentals
The story
The Somerville Theatre opened in 1914 as part of the Hobbs Building, designed by a Boston firm, and first hosted vaudeville, opera and films. A local family bought it in 1926 and moved to a film-only format in 1932. In 1982 a new lessee turned it into a repertory house, and the family that has run it since 1990 now operates it through a small Massachusetts theater company. The building joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. A 1996 renovation added two more screens in former basement bowling and retail space, along with an elevator and a new marquee. Later work restored the main auditorium's historic color scheme (2006) and replaced the balcony seats and upgraded sound (2009). Every screen except the microcinema can run 35mm, and the main room also handles 70mm.
Good to know
- Does it show film prints?
- Yes, 35mm is available on every screen except the microcinema, and 70mm in the main auditorium.
- Are captions available?
- Closed captioning and descriptive audio are available for most digital presentations, and assistive listening devices are offered for all features.
- Is it only a movie theater?
- No, it also hosts live comedy and music, and offers sensory-friendly screenings.
- Where is Somerville Theatre?
- Somerville Theatre is at 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144. Phone: (617) 625-5700.
- Is Somerville Theatre open?
- Yes. Lumina verified Somerville Theatre as open in November 2026. Check the theater's showtimes for today's schedule.
- How do I buy tickets for Somerville Theatre?
- Buy tickets directly from the theater using the Showtimes & tickets button on this page. You can also call (617) 625-5700.
- What independent theaters are near Somerville Theatre?
- Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline (3.8 mi), Remis Auditorium at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston (4.3 mi), and Lexington Venue in Lexington (6.5 mi).
- Coolidge Corner TheatreRemis Auditorium at the Museum of Fine ArtsLexington Venue
Getting there
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Coolidge Corner Theatre
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Remis Auditorium at the Museum of Fine Arts
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