Avalon Theatre
3451 S.E. Belmont Street, Portland, OR 97214
Open · verified by Lumina November 2026
A low-price Belmont Street movie house with an attached Wunderland arcade. Tuesday tickets are $5, and the theater has long been known as one of Portland's cheapest nights out.
Quick facts
- Type
- Discount, Regional independent, Historic
- Address
- 3451 S.E. Belmont Street, Portland, OR 97214
- City
- Portland, Oregon
- Area
- Portland area
- Phone
- (503) 238-1617
- Screens
- 2
- Opened
- 1912
- Hours
- Most days 1 pm to 9 pm; some weekends 11 am to 11 pm (chain-wide calendar)
What to expect
On screen
- New releases
- Family films
At the theater
- Arcade
The story
The building at Southeast Belmont and 35th dates to 1912, when it opened as the Sunnyside Theatre. The site had earlier housed a mortuary and, later, a brothel, and the present building is noted for its Art Deco design. A family-owned company bought it in 1964 and still runs it, and that company also owns the Wunderland arcade chain operating inside. The arcade itself traces back to 1925 as a nickel game room beside the theater. Under its current owners the Avalon became known for second-run films at bargain prices on two screens, and a regional magazine once named it the best way to stretch a dollar in the city. Wikipedia credits it with being among the first Portland cinemas to run more than one screen, though that claim is stated loosely and may overreach.
Good to know
- How much are movies on Tuesday?
- The company lists $5 movies on Tuesdays at Avalon.
- Is there an arcade?
- Yes. A Wunderland game room operates at the Avalon.
- What does it show?
- Wikipedia describes second-run films at low prices; current titles were not checked.
- Where is Avalon Theatre?
- Avalon Theatre is at 3451 S.E. Belmont Street, Portland, OR 97214. Phone: (503) 238-1617.
- Is Avalon Theatre open?
- Yes. Lumina verified Avalon Theatre as open in November 2026. Check the theater's showtimes for today's schedule.
- How do I buy tickets for Avalon Theatre?
- Buy tickets directly from the theater using the Showtimes & tickets button on this page. You can also call (503) 238-1617.
- What independent theaters are near Avalon Theatre?
- Bagdad Theater in Portland (0.3 mi), Laurelhurst Theater & Pub in Portland (0.6 mi), and Tomorrow Theater in Portland (0.8 mi).
- Bagdad TheaterLaurelhurst Theater & PubTomorrow Theater
Getting there
3451 S.E. Belmont Street, Portland, OR 97214 · Get directions · Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
Independent cinemas near Avalon Theatre
Bagdad Theater
Portland, OR · 0.3 mi
A 1927 Hawthorne neighborhood movie house run by McMenamins, with a pub, a large screen and balcony food delivery. Current films play midday and evening, with open-captioned shows on select days.
Laurelhurst Theater & Pub
Portland, OR · 0.6 mi
A 1923 neighborhood movie house on Burnside that pairs a food and beer menu with new independent releases and classic films. Tickets are $10, $7 for matinees and all day Tuesday, and the shows are 21+ in the evening.
Tomorrow Theater
Portland, OR · 0.8 mi
A restored 1925 theater on Division Street run by the Portland Art Museum's film and media center. It programs queer cinema, documentaries and family matinees, plus comedy, music and book events.
CineMagic Theater
Portland, OR · 0.9 mi
A Hawthorne Boulevard repertory house that fills the calendar with themed series: VHS nights, movie quizzes, family matinees and late-night oddities, plus visiting filmmakers. Tickets run about $10, less for matinees and students.
Clinton Street Theater
Portland, OR · 1.1 mi
A scrappy neighborhood theater that mixes classic and foreign titles, documentaries, drag and burlesque nights, and a Rocky Horror shadowcast that has run every week since 1978. Tickets are mostly $10.
Studio One Theaters
Portland, OR · 1.4 mi
A dine-in cinema on Powell Boulevard where each ticket reserves a seat with table service: farm-to-table dishes, wine and draft beer arrive during the show. It also hosts game-show dinners and private events.
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Hours
Most days 1 pm to 9 pm; some weekends 11 am to 11 pm (chain-wide calendar)
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