Movie lovers are in for a treat this weekend, with discounted tickets on offer at hundreds of venues around the country.
The UK’s annual National Cinema Day is returning this weekend, with participating cinemas across the UK offering tickets from £4.
Now in its third year, the day is set to be held at 630 venues nationwide, and will include 3D, Imax and 4DX features.
This is up 25 per cent in price from the 2022 and 2023 events, where tickets started at £3, but still is a bargain compared to normal prices to catch a film.
Iain Jacob, chair of Cinema First, said: “National Cinema Day is fast becoming a Great British cultural event, sharing the joy and sociability of cinema across the nation. This year, we have more support than ever, allowing us to show a fantastically wide choice of films at amazing value. Every year this event has got bigger, with more and more people sharing their love of cinema. We know that 2024 will be the best yet.”
But which cinemas are taking part, and how can you secure your ticket? Here is what we know.
What is National Cinema Day?
Odeon, Cineworld, Vue, Picturehouse, Showcase, and Curzon are among the chains set to take part, offering cheaper tickets for one day a year to encourage people to support their local cinema
The annual event was developed by cross-industry body Cinema First, with the support of the Film Distributors’ Association and the UK Cinema Association. It launched in 2022, achieving 1.46 million admissions in a single day and £4.4m at the box office, which rose by six per cent to 1.56 million admissions in its 2023 edition, achieving £5.2m at the box office.
When is National Cinema Day 2024?
This year, the event is taking place on Saturday, August 31.
What deals are in place for National Cinema Day?
On the day, cinema tickets will be available to all customers from just £4 at all of the major UK cinema operators and a wide range of smaller cinema operators and venues.
Some even have deals on snacks and drinks purchased at the cinema.
Which cinemas are offering £4 tickets?
A huge number of cinemas are taking part, so chances are there will be a few options near you for you to grab a film cheap.
You can even type in your postcode, or location on the National Cinema Day site here and find out where is closest.
