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!

Samstag Museum of Art is South Australia’s leading contemporary art gallery — it’s a bold, creative space responsive to developments in the visual arts. It reflects the University of South Australia’s determination to make a dynamic contribution to the intellectual and cultural life of the state and to the Australian tertiary education sector.

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 the free City Connector bus, offering a hop-on and hop-off service to the city and North Adelaide, linking popular city attractions, shopping, dining and key destinations.

Bus route 98A and 98C connect North Adelaide with the city, and 99A and 99C connect the inner-city. Services operate every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends. For timetables, route details and real-time information visit Adelaide Metro.

Parking

Don’t waste time searching for a car park when attending AFF — park at UPark.

UPark is owned by the City of Adelaide, and all money goes back into supporting the people of Adelaide. For events at Palace Nova Eastend, park at UPark Frome just a short walk down Vaughan Place.

When you book your parking online with UPark, you guarantee yourself a car park close to your destination. That means no driving around the city, wasting time trying to find somewhere to park.

Discounted parking with UPark Plus

UPark Plus is a touch-free swipe card that gives you discounted prices at all UPark car parks across the city. Simply swipe to enter and exit. No pushing buttons. No handling tickets. Book your parking, or register now for UPark Plus.

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. Find out more about our cinema venues and transport options here.

We look forward to seeing you at the movies.