The Loft Cinema

The Loft Cinema is Tucson's world-renowned independent movie theater, drawing film lovers from across the globe to Southern Arizona for more than five decades. The Loft has earned a reputation as one of the nation's premier independent cinemas — a status confirmed when the celebrated Criterion Collection featured The Loft in its "Art-House America" series, spotlighting it as one of the country's most beloved and culturally vital movie theaters. Visitors can catch first-run independent and foreign films, documentaries, classic art films, and beloved cult favorites across five uniquely designed theaters, including a curved roadshow style main screen — a throwback to the 1970’s — and a charming open-air cinema under the desert sky. The annual Loft Film Festival each November and a free children's film festival every summer give travelers even more reason to plan a visit around The Loft's ever-blooming film calendar.

Beyond its cinematic offerings, The Loft has invested heavily in welcoming every visitor. Recent renovations exceed standard ADA requirements. Guests can also take advantage of a hearing loop induction system, closed captioning, audio description headsets, and open-captioned screenings.

Pair a film with locally sourced food, craft beer, wine, and gelato in the newly expanded lobby, or explore Loft Cinema merchandise as a keepsake of your trip to the Old Pueblo. Whether you're a cinephile seeking rare screenings or a traveler looking for an authentic Tucson evening, The Loft Cinema offers a one-of-a-kind cultural experience that enhances any visit to Tucson.