Whether you prefer the charm of historic theatres or the modern comforts of state-of-the-art cinemas, AFF has a venue for you. Discover our eclectic cinema and non-cinema venues in Adelaide on Kaurna Country. See our map, venue information, links to accessibility, and discount parking below.

The Piccadilly in North Adelaide is one of Adelaide’s best-loved cinemas. Built in 1940, it has been a staple of Adelaide’s film landscape since its inception. In 2022, this beloved institution was restored and refurbished, creating a lush lounge area, making all cinemas fully accessible, and restoring many of the original Art Deco features. The Piccadilly shows the best that cinema has in store, from the latest blockbusters to indie darlings, cult classics, and specialty 35mm presentations. The Piccadilly is home for Adelaide cinema lovers.

Adelaide’s premier CBD movie destination, the vibrant Palace Nova Eastend offers 12 gorgeous cinemas including the largest screen in Adelaide: The ExiMax. Their friendly staff can assist in recommending films for you, or a delicious wine from their café bar.

Palace Nova strives to source and exhibit world-class films – arthouse, independent, high-quality mainstream, foreign-language and documentaries. See the latest films from around the globe on the big screen, alongside regular revival screenings: classics of Horror, Hollywood and Nostalgia.

Conveniently located on Goodwood Road, this stylishly appointed Art Deco cinema boasts both the latest in cinema technology and stadium seating comfort. The Capri Theatre is an independent, not-for-profit cinema run by a network of generous volunteers. Built in 1941, it is heritage listed and houses the Theatre Organ Society’s unique world class theatre pipe organ. They play the latest movies and the profit from every ticket you buy goes back into the restoration of this iconic South Australian building and the mighty Wurlitzer organ.

Established in 1974, The Mercury is a beloved art-house cinema and independent non-profit member organisation governed by a board of directors. Key stakeholders include subscribers, patrons, the broader arts industry, screen guilds and key funders. The Mercury is a bridging organisation that provides emerging screen makers with a pathway into a career, and it’s home to a lifelong screen culture community. The Mercury also has two cinemas, The Mercury (seats 186) and The Iris (seats 36) — which are both home to exhibition programs including Cinematheque, Heaps Good Cinema and Silver Screen, and Adelaide Film Festival.

Experience a movie in Adelaide’s oldest-running cinema. Odeon Star Semaphore opened on 22 May 1920 as the Wondergraph Picture Palace in the historical seaside suburb of Semaphore. Now, Odeon Star Semaphore is a proud family-run cinema, offering $10 tickets and an affordable Candy Bar, including their famous in-house-made Choc-Tops!

The Regal Theatre, formerly known as the Chelsea Cinema, the Princess Theatre and the Ozone Marryatville or Marryatville Ozone Theatre, is a single-screen cinema in Kensington Park, a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia.

Public Transport

Adelaide Film Festival is committed to sustainability and limiting our carbon footprint. We’d love for our audiences to do the same by catching public transport when possible. Take advantage of public transport services with bus routes and train stations in walking distance to most cinemas.

During the Glenelg-Adelaide tram closure (till January 2026), the tram freezone continues to operate between South Terrace, in the city, and the Entertainment Centre and Botanic Garden.

See Adelaide Metro for transport routes and updates.

Parking

On-street parking (free with time limits and/or parking meters) is available close to all cinemas. There are special arrangements for motorcycle parking and those with a disability.

Bike parking is also available on-street and in most parking stations.

Discounted parking with Wilson Parking

Plan ahead and save 10%* on Night & Weekend Parking at selected Wilson car parks for the duration of the 2025 Adelaide Film Festival when you prepay online or with the Wilson Parking App.

Visit Wilson Parking and find the best location across Adelaide CBD that best suits your plans.

Use promo code: AFFPATRON10

This offer will be available to prepay 1 month in advance for dates between 15 – 26 October 2025.

*Terms and conditions apply, rates are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the Wilson Parking website for more information.

Don’t be late

All films start at the advertised session time with very few ads, so please be on time. For red carpet events, the red carpet will begin 30 minutes before the session time.

AFF recommends arriving to the cinema venue at least 30 minutes prior to your selected screening. Venues will be open for hospitality options 1 hour prior to the first screening.

Please note your allocation is held until the scheduled session start time. After this time, we cannot guarantee your allocation, and you may be seated in a seat to ensure no obstructions impact the screening. Lockouts may apply. There are no exchanges or refunds available if you arrive late to a session.

We look forward to seeing you at the movies.