Spectacle Theater

124 S. 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Open · verified by Lumina November 2026

A collectively run Williamsburg microcinema, founded in 2010 and staffed by volunteers, that programs overlooked, offbeat and cult films in themed series every day of the week.

Quick facts

Type
Repertory
Address
124 S. 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone
(718) 388-7088
Opened
2010
Hours
Screenings seven days a week

What to expect

On screen

  • Classics and revivals
  • Cult and midnight movies
  • International film
  • Special events
  • Live performance

Good to know

Can I pay at the door?
Advance tickets are sold online; door sales are cash only, per the site.
Who runs it?
It describes itself as a collectively run space staffed by volunteers.
What kind of series play there?
Recurring series include Anime No Gogo and Blood Brunch, plus monthly themes such as Noirvember.
Where is Spectacle Theater?
Spectacle Theater is at 124 S. 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249. Phone: (718) 388-7088.
Is Spectacle Theater open?
Yes. Lumina verified Spectacle Theater as open in November 2026. Check the theater's showtimes for today's schedule.
How do I buy tickets for Spectacle Theater?
Buy tickets directly from the theater using the Showtimes & tickets button on this page. You can also call (718) 388-7088.
What independent theaters are near Spectacle Theater?
Metrograph in New York (1.5 mi), Syndicated Theater in Brooklyn (1.6 mi), and BAM Rose Cinemas in Brooklyn (1.9 mi).
MetrographSyndicated TheaterBAM Rose Cinemas

Getting there

124 S. 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 · Get directions · Map © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Metrograph

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Syndicated Theater

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BAM Rose Cinemas

Brooklyn, NY · 1.9 mi

Brooklyn Academy of Music's film program, combining new independent and international releases with retrospectives and a summer film festival, in screens inside the Peter Jay Sharp Building.

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Quad Cinema

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