City centre cinema - the ultimate guide 🎬
Sheffield city centre is home to four excellent cinemas - Curzon, The Light, ODEON Luxe and the Showroom Cinema.
Whether you're a fan of a good rom-com or a lover of horror, Sheffield's city centre cinema scene caters for all tastes.
Article published 9 April 2026. Please check indvidual cinema websites for the very latest information.
🎬 Curzon
Curzon
Location:
George Street | Sheffield | S1 2PF
Venue website:
Curzon Sheffield
About:
Screening award-winning, contemporary and classic independent cinema, Curzon's programme is as unique as the Grade II listed building that it occupies.
It was previously the home of the Sheffield Banking Company, whose original vaults remain in place beneath the cinema.
Seats and screens:
157 seats across three screens, with two wheelchair spaces available in each screen.
Film information:
Visit the Curzon website for details on the latest listings and showtimes.
Concessions:
Child tickets are available for under 15s and senior tickets for over 60s. Concessions are available for under 25s through Curzon's free to join under 25 membership scheme.
Ticket offers:
Films that start before 5pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and for any time on Wednesday are avallable at a lower price.
Memberships:
There are three levels of membership - Under 25, Classic and Cult - providing 'generous discounts, priority booking and exclusive member previews.'
Special screenings:
Curzon's Film Club provides a new way 'to explore the greatest cinema of all time, from classic films to contemporary favourites.'
Silver Screen:
These monthly screenings provide 'an inclusive and enjoyable cinema experience for senior citizens.' The ticket price includes free coffee and a small popcorn.
Visit the Curzon website for details.
Dog-friendly screenings:
Curzon Sheffied host dog-friendly screenings every Sunday. These weekly screenings offer lowered sound for dog owners and their canine companions.
Full details on Dog Day Afternoon screenings on the Curzon website.
Seasons and Festivals:
For events featuring special introductions, Q&As with cast and crew, and other special screenings visit the events section of the Curzon website.
Accessibility:
The cinema features a wheelchair-accessible entrance and each screen has two wheelchair spaces.
Curzon offer captioned screenings, autism-friendly screenings and dementia-friendly screenings as part of their film programme.
Food and drink:
Curzon offer fresh coffee, tea and pastries alongside an all-day menu of pizza and bar food, with vegan and vegetarian options available. The drinks menu includes a wide selection of cocktails, wines, craft beers and soft drinks.
Special offers include a coffee and cake deal for £6.50 available Monday to Friday until 5pm.
Visit the Curzon website for details on their food and drink offer.
Parking:
Whilst there is no on-site parking, a discounted rate is available at Q-Park Charles Street when parking is pre-booked. Visit the Q Park website and use code CURZCS50 to receive 50% off parking.
Curzon app:
Available for iOS through the App Store and for Android through Google Play.
Available for hire:
Curzon is available for hire. Visit the Curzon Sheffield website for details.
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday - the cinema opens 20 minutes before the first show's programme begins and closes at midnight. On Sunday the cinema closes at 11.30pm. Opening and closing times may be subject to change.
FAQs:
Visit the Curzon website FAQ section for answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Curzon Sheffield is Best Bar None accredited:
Curzon Sheffield is accredited through the Best Bar None Sheffield scheme. Best Bar None accredited venues have been assessed for their commitment to excellence in safety, customer service, and responsible alcohol management
practices.
The Light
Location:
The Moor | Sheffield | S1 4PF
Venue website:
Welcome to The Light Sheffield
About:
One of The Moor's most popular destinations, The Light opened in April 2017.
Seats and screens:
There are over 900 seats across The Light's nine screens, with the largest catering for 180 people.
Film information:
Visit the The Light Sheffield's website for details on the latest listings and showtimes.
Concessions:
Family Special screenings, shown every Saturday and Sunday, provide access to a 'family favourite film' with tickets available from £5.75. Family Special screenings continue from Monday to Friday throughout school holidays and on bank holidays.
Looking for other family friendly screenings?
Explore The Light's Toddler Time and Baby Friendly screenings.
Memberships:
Sign up for a free myLight account to stay in the know, or enjoy unlimited cinematic adventures with myLight Premiere.
Special screenings:
Discover 'a world of cinema with The Light's expertly curated film seasons and collections.'
Whether you're exploring the latest independent films or diving into classic genres, The Light make it easy to find something new and exciting to watch.
Visit The Light's website for details.
Dog-friendly:
Trained assistance dogs are welcome into all Light venues. All other dogs are not permitted.
Seasons and Festivals:
The Light Sheffield is home to the Spirit of Independence Film Festival, an event that 'celebrates unique and creative voices in the world of independent and cult cinema.'
Accessibility:
The Light believe the magic of the big screen is for everyone, and they strive to ensure all their venues and programmes are accessible to all.
The Light offer captioned screenings, relaxed screenings and dementia-friendly screenings as part of their film programme.
Food and drink:
Enhance your cinema experience at the Light with their wide variety of food, snacks and drinks available from their on-site food and drink outlets.
Special offers include Two for Tuesdays and Love Wednesdays.
Visit The Light Sheffield's website for details.
Parking:
The Light guests can enjoy up to four hours of secure parking for £4.50 at The Moor Car Park. Offer available seven days per week. Simply ask a member of the team to show you how to validate your parking chip.
Available for hire:
The Light Sheffield is available for hire. Visit the The Light's website for details.
Opening hours:
The Light opens 15 minutes before the first film showing of the day.
The Light's kitchen opening hours are between 4pm and 9pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and between 12pm and 9pm on Wednesday and Saturday. On Sunday the kitchen is open between 12pm and 7pm.
What's On:
Head to the What's On section of The Light Sheffield's wesbite to discover a wide-range of curated events and activites.
The Light Sheffield is Best Bar None accredited:
The Light Sheffield is accredited through the Best Bar None Sheffield scheme. Best Bar None accredited venues have been assessed for their commitment to excellence in safety, customer service, and responsible alcohol management practices.
ODEON Luxe
Location:
Arundel Gate | Sheffield | S1 1DL
Venue website:
ODEON Luxe Sheffield Cinema | View listings and book cinema tickets now
About:
ODEON have been on Arundel Gate since March 1992.
Refurbished in 2018, the ODEON Luxe features a bar, a Costa coffee corner, high tech sound systems, reclining seats with ample foot space and retractable tables.
Seats and screens:
10 screens with a total of 549 seats, with two wheelchair spaces available in each screen.
The largest screen provides seating for more than 80 people.
Film information:
Visit the ODEON website for details on the latest listings and showtimes.
Concessions:
Adults pay kids' prices at ODEON Kids screenings.
Ticket offers:
Save more on your ticket price when visiting on Mondays thanks to Saver Mondays.
You can also benefit by joining ODEON Extras for free...'earn points, get treats, enjoy discounts.'
Memberships:
Whether it's ODEON EXTRAS or myLIMITLESS, ODEON have the perfect membership for every movie lover.
Find out all about memberships on the ODEON website.
Silver Screen:
ODEON Silvers, special screenings for guests over 60 during quieter times of the day, are where ODEON show a selection of new, talk-of-the-town releases and timeless classics.
Tickets are from £2 and the price includes tea, coffee, and biscuits, served before the film.
Dog-friendly screenings:
Guide dogs are welcome at the ODEON Luxe.
Accessibility:
ODEON Luxe offer captioned screenings and autism-friendly screenings as part of their film programme.
Look out for captioned and audio-described screenings in the ODEON listings. ODEON try to rotate screens and films to ensure over a month period they make captioned and audio-described screenings as widely available as possible.
All 10 screens at the ODEON include two wheelchair spaces.
Food and drink:
Treat yourself to nachos, hot dogs or share popcorn and chocolate-covered treats with your plus one!
Visit the ODEON website for details.
Parking:
ODEON Luxe is centrally placed with many nearby car parks. Use our car parking section to find the best car park for your next visit.
App:
Available for iOS through the App Store and for Android through Google Play.
Available for hire:
ODEON Sheffield is available for hire. Visit the ODEON website for details.
Opening hours:
Open 15 minutes before the first film showing of the day.
ODEON Luxe Sheffield is Best Bar None accredited:
The ODEON Luxe in Sheffield city centre is accredited through the Best Bar None Sheffield scheme. Best Bar None accredited venues have been assessed for their commitment to excellence in safety, customer service, and responsible alcohol management
practices.
Showroom Cinema
Location:
15 Paternoster Row | Sheffield | S1 2BX
Venue website:
Showroomcinema.org.uk | Showroom Cinema
About:
Located off Sheaf Street in a historic 1930s Art Deco building, Showroom Cinema is Sheffield's leading independent cinema showing handpicked films and events in the heart of the city.
Seats and screens:
The Showroom opened as a two screen cinema in 1993. It now has four screens.
Film information:
Visit Showroom Cinema's website for details on the latest listings and showtimes.
Concessions:
Cine26 is a free membership scheme for anyone aged 16-26 enabling access to £6 tickets and no booking fees.
Memberships:
Showroom Cinema offer a variety of memberships to suit all types of visitor, including a Flex Membership which can be accessed on a month-by-month basis.
Special screenings:
Showing cult classics, Oscar winners, Art House films and everything in between, Showroom Cinema has something for everyone, as well as parent and baby screenings (Baby Kino) and an over 55s cinema club (Early Doors), to name but a few.
Dog-friendly screenings:
Assistance dogs and service animals welcomed in all public spaces, including the cinema, café bar, and meeting areas.
Seasons and Festivals:
Showroom Cinema hosts a number of annual film festivals including the Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (March), Sheffield Doc/Fest (June), and Celluloid Screams: Sheffield Horror Film Festival (October).
Accessibility:
Showroom Cinema provides a very accessible venue for all of its visitors.
Showroom Cinema offer captioned screenings, dementia-friendly screenings and relaxed screenings as part of their film programme.
Every Monday the Showroom screen as many films as possible with caption subtitles, helping to make their cinema programme more accessible for everyone. They're perfect for visitors who are deaf, hard of hearing or just have trouble hearing the dialogue when they visit the cinema.
Visit the Showroom Cinema website for further details on their Subtitled Films programme.
Food and drink:
Food, drinks and community in the heart of Sheffield at the Showroom Cinema's Cafe Bar.
Enjoy a night at the cinema with the Take Two deal, a perfect pairing of food and film. Save up to £20 when you bundle dinner, wine and a film at the Showroom.
Parking:
Whilst there is no on-site parking, a discounted rate is available at Q-Park Charles Street when parking is pre-booked. Visit the Q Park website and use code SHWRM50 to receive 50% off parking.
Available for hire:
The Showroom Cinema & Workstation is available for hire. Visit the Showroom website for details.
Opening hours:
See the latest opening times on the Showroom Cinema website.
Showroom Cinema & Cafe Bar is Best Bar None accredited:
Showroom Cinema & Cafe Bar is accredited through the Best Bar None Sheffield scheme. Best Bar None accredited venues have been assessed for their commitment to excellence in safety, customer service, and responsible alcohol management
practices.
Where to find them
Curzon 📍 16 George Street, S1 2PF | Google Map
The Light 📍 The Moor, S1 4PF | Google Map
ODEON Luxe 📍 Arundel Gate, S1 1DL | Google Map
Showroom Cinema 📍 15 Paternoster Row, S1 2BX | Google Map