United Palace of Cultural Arts
4140 Broadway, New York, NY 10033
Open · verified by Lumina November 2026
A 1930 Washington Heights movie palace now used mainly for concerts and live shows, with occasional film screenings such as a Sunday series. Film is a small part of the calendar.
Quick facts
- Type
- Arts venue, Historic, Single screen
- Address
- 4140 Broadway, New York, NY 10033
- Phone
- (212) 568-6700
- Screens
- 1
- Opened
- 1930
What to expect
On screen
- Live performance
- Special events
- Family films
At the theater
- Wheelchair accessible
The story
The United Palace opened on 22 February 1930 as Loew's 175th Street Theatre, designed by Thomas Lamb and one of five Loew's Wonder Theatres in the New York area. Stage shows ended within months, and it ran films until 1969, the last being 2001: A Space Odyssey. That year a minister bought it and turned it into a church, and its congregation reportedly reached thousands per service in the 1970s. The cultural arm, founded in 2012, books concerts and community events and began a Sundays at the Palace film series in 2014. Acts from rock to Latin music have played there. The city designated the exterior a landmark in 2016. After a renovation it reopened in December 2021 and hosted the Tony Awards in 2023.
Good to know
- Does it show movies regularly?
- Only occasionally. Current listings include two films, on 22 Nov and 6 Dec 2026, among mostly live events.
- When did it open?
- 22 February 1930, as a Loew's movie palace.
- Where is United Palace of Cultural Arts?
- United Palace of Cultural Arts is at 4140 Broadway, New York, NY 10033. Phone: (212) 568-6700.
- Is United Palace of Cultural Arts open?
- Yes. Lumina verified United Palace of Cultural Arts as open in November 2026. Check the theater's showtimes for today's schedule.
- How do I buy tickets for United Palace of Cultural Arts?
- Buy tickets directly from the theater using the Showtimes & tickets button on this page. You can also call (212) 568-6700.
- What independent theaters are near United Palace of Cultural Arts?
- Quad Cinema in New York (8.2 mi), Cinema Village in New York (8.3 mi), and IFC Center in New York (8.6 mi).
- Quad CinemaCinema VillageIFC Center
Getting there
4140 Broadway, New York, NY 10033 · Get directions · Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
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