London Independent Cinemas

Discover 61 independent cinemas across London. Currently showing 6988 upcoming screenings of art house, repertory, and independent films. Updated daily.

ArtHouse Crouch End

Crouch End, N8 9BT

74

screenings

Barbican Cinema

Barbican, EC2Y 8DS

Part of Europe's largest arts centre. International cinema, themed seasons, and director retrospectives.

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82

screenings

BFI IMAX

Waterloo, SE1 8XR

The UK's largest IMAX screen. Perfect for blockbusters and 70mm presentations.

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55

screenings

BFI Southbank

South Bank, SE1 8XT

The UK's leading repertory cinema, home to seasons, retrospectives, and restorations. Four screens including the stunning NFT1.

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273

screenings

Castle Sidcup

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52

screenings

Cine Lumiere

South Kensington, SW7 2DT

The cinema at Institut Francais in South Kensington. Specializes in French and European arthouse cinema, classic repertory screenings, and cultural film events.

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223

screenings

Clapham Picturehouse

Clapham, SW4 7UL

157

screenings

Close-Up Cinema

Shoreditch, E1 6HR

An intimate single-screen cinema in Shoreditch specializing in repertory programming, filmmaker retrospectives, and curated seasons. Known for its thoughtful curation and community events.

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9

screenings

Crouch End Picturehouse

Crouch End, N8 8HP

183

screenings

Curzon Aldgate

Aldgate, E1 8FA

119

screenings

Curzon Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury, WC1H 8AG

207

screenings

Curzon Camden

Camden, NW1 8QP

175

screenings

Curzon Hoxton

Hoxton, N1 6NU

101

screenings

Curzon Kingston

Kingston, KT1 1QP

135

screenings

Curzon Mayfair

Mayfair, W1J 7SH

69

screenings

Curzon Richmond

Richmond, TW9 1NE

37

screenings

Curzon Soho

Soho, W1D 5DY

102

screenings

Curzon Victoria

Victoria, SW1E 5JA

168

screenings

Curzon Wimbledon

Wimbledon, SW19 8YA

101

screenings

Ealing Picturehouse

Ealing, W5 2PA

321

screenings

East Dulwich Picturehouse

East Dulwich, SE22 8EW

140

screenings

Electric Cinema Portobello

Notting Hill, W11 2ED

0

screenings

Electric Cinema White City

White City, W12 7SL

75

screenings

Everyman Baker Street

Marylebone, W1U 6AG

59

screenings

Everyman Barnet

Barnet, EN5 5SJ

180

screenings

Everyman Belsize Park

Belsize Park, NW3 4QG

39

screenings

Everyman Borough Yards

Borough, SE1 9PH

59

screenings

Everyman Broadgate

Liverpool Street, EC2M 2QS

105

screenings

Everyman Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf, E14 5NY

100

screenings

Everyman Chelsea

Chelsea, SW3 3TD

94

screenings

Everyman Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace, SE19 2AE

138

screenings

Everyman Hampstead

Hampstead, NW3 1QE

69

screenings

Everyman King's Cross

King's Cross, N1C 4AG

134

screenings

Everyman Maida Vale

Maida Vale, W9 1TT

64

screenings

Everyman Muswell Hill

Muswell Hill, N10 3TD

172

screenings

Everyman Stratford International

Stratford, E20 1GL

99

screenings

Everyman Walthamstow

Walthamstow, E17 7JN

0

screenings

Finsbury Park Picturehouse

Finsbury Park, N4 3FP

311

screenings

Genesis Cinema

Mile End, E1 4NS

0

screenings

Genesis Cinema

Mile End, E1 4UJ

Independent East London cinema with an eclectic mix of mainstream, arthouse, and repertory programming.

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0

screenings

Greenwich Picturehouse

Greenwich, SE10 9HB

233

screenings

Hackney Picturehouse

Hackney, E8 1EJ

212

screenings

ICA Cinema

St James's, SW1Y 5AH

Institute of Contemporary Arts cinema. Cutting-edge programming, artist films, and avant-garde cinema.

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102

screenings

Olympic Studios

Barnes, SW13 9HL

97

screenings

Peckhamplex

Peckham, SE15 5JR

0

screenings

Phoenix Cinema

East Finchley, N2 9PJ

One of the oldest purpose-built cinemas in the UK (1910). A community-owned arthouse in East Finchley showing a mix of new releases, classics, and special events.

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36

screenings

Picturehouse Central

West End, W1D 7DH

255

screenings

Prince Charles Cinema

Leicester Square, WC2H 7BY

London's legendary repertory cinema. Home to sing-alongs, quote-alongs, marathons, and the best double bills in town.

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566

screenings

Regent Street Cinema

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11

screenings

Rich Mix

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65

screenings

Rio Cinema

Dalston, E8 2PB

East London's beloved Art Deco cinema. Community-focused programming with a great repertory selection.

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80

screenings

Riverside Studios

Hammersmith, W6 9BN

78

screenings

Screen on the Green

Islington, N1 0PH

44

screenings

The Castle Cinema

Hackney, E9 6DA

31

screenings

The David Lean Cinema

Croydon, CR9 1ET

28

screenings

The Garden Cinema

Golders Green, NW11 8EE

A beautiful single-screen independent cinema in North London. Thoughtfully curated programming with a focus on repertory, arthouse, and special events.

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147

screenings

The Gate

Notting Hill, W11 3JE

86

screenings

The Lexi Cinema

Kensal Rise, NW10 5SN

0

screenings

The Nickel

Clerkenwell, EC1R 5BY

50

screenings

The Ritzy

Brixton, SW2 1JG

232

screenings

West Norwood Picturehouse

West Norwood, SE27 9NX

154

screenings

Frequently Asked Questions

What independent cinemas are in London?

London has 61 major independent cinemas including ArtHouse Crouch End, Barbican Cinema, BFI IMAX, BFI Southbank, Castle Sidcup, and more. These venues show art house, repertory, and independent films.

What is the best independent cinema in London?

London's top independent cinemas include BFI Southbank (the UK's leading film institution), Prince Charles Cinema (known for repertory and cult films), and the ICA Cinema (experimental and art house). The best choice depends on your taste in films.

Where can I watch classic films in London?

For classic and repertory films, visit BFI Southbank, Prince Charles Cinema, or The Garden Cinema. These venues regularly screen restored classics, cult favourites, and retrospectives.

Visit each cinema's website for booking and more details.