Queen's Film Theatre

The Queen's Film Theatre is an independent cinema at Queen's University Belfast with two screening rooms and a total of 295 seats within the University Square complex. The screens regularly host a range of film formats and productions for different types of audiences.

Michael Emmerson founded the venue in 1968 to expand the cultural offerings of the Belfast Festival year-round. The space transformed from a lecture hall into a dedicated cinema and became central to the city's film culture.

The cinema shows international films and documentaries that draw audiences from different backgrounds and perspectives. Visitors appreciate the mix of mainstream and independent productions that encourage discovery beyond typical cinema fare.

The cinema is located at 20 University Square with multiple daily screenings and tickets available through their website or box office. The university quarter location makes it easy to find and the regular schedule allows flexible visiting times.

The cinema regularly hosts film festivals and plays a key role in promoting film art across Northern Ireland. Many visitors discover it as a hub for film culture that continues to experiment with new programming approaches.

Location: Belfast

Inception: 1968

Official opening: 1968

Part of: Queen's University Belfast

Address: 20 University Square, Belfast, BT7 1PA, Northern Ireland

Website: http://queensfilmtheatre.com

GPS coordinates: 54.58500,-5.93400

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22