Holiday Movies Showing at Classic Buffalo Theatres
There’s something comforting about stepping through the front doors of Buffalo’s classic movie theatres – the smell of popcorn at the snack counter, the twinkling of lights down the aisle, the dimming of the house lights, even the creak of the old-time seats. Combine that with the spirit of the holiday season and you’ve got the recipe for a nostalgic experience unlike any other. Several classic Buffalo theatres cherish this time of the year by firing up the projectors to show timeless holiday movies, new and old. Here is what’s playing at Buffalo’s theatres this season:
Aurora Theatre
673 Main Street, East Aurora, NY
This vintage movie house, the Aurora Theatre & Popcorn Shop located in the charming village of East Aurora, has just the right touch of modern flair. Check out their stacked holiday showings – all of which are completely FREE.
All showtimes are at 11:00am.
• Arthur Christmas: Friday, November 29th, 2024
• Christmas Vacation: Saturday, November 30th, 2024
• A Prince for Chirstmas: Sunday, December 1st, 2024
• The Grinch (animated): Saturday, December 7th, 2024
• A Christmas Story: Sunday, December 8th, 2024
• Elf: Saturday, December 14th, 2024
• A Christmas Carol: Sunday, December 15th, 2024
• The Polar Express: Saturday, December 21st, 2024
• It’s a Wonderful Life: Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
North Park Theatre
1428 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY
The Buffalo Evening Times called North Park Theatre “Buffalo’s Finest Neighborhood Theatre” on its opening day in 1920, this North Buffalo jewel continues its tradition of seasonal screenings with a holiday classic.
• Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Saturday, November 23rd & Sunday, November 24th, 2024 at 11:30am (tickets)
• It’s a Wonderful Life: Saturday, November 30th & Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 11:30am (tickets)
Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY
Don’t miss your free opportunity to catch a holiday movie in the grandest theater in Buffalo, which has been meticulously restored to its original, breathtaking beauty. Shea’s continues its special holiday programming, including an appearance from a Christmas movie legend, just in time for the holiday season.
• Home Alone, part of A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin: Saturday, November 30th at 7:30pm (tickets)
The movie screening (1 hour, 40 minutes) will be followed by an on-stage interview (55 minutes)
• The Polar Express, part of the Magical Polar Experience: Friday, December 13th at 6pm (tickets)
Doors at 6pm, show at 7pm featuring a screening of The Polar Express, live musical performances and dancers, an appearance by Santa, and more.
Riviera Theatre
67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda, NY
Billed as the “Showplace of the Tonawandas,” the Riviera Theatre was built in 1926 and has remained a historic staple of the Tonawandas for nearly 100 years. Home to “the Mighty Wurlitzer,” the “Riv” presents a wide variety of entertainment including special holiday programming.
• 2024 dates TBA
Hamburg Palace Theatre
31 Buffalo Street, Hamburg, NY
Take a break from your holiday shopping by catching a totally free flick at this theater jewel of the Southtowns. Check back as the Hamburg Palace Theatre hasn’t announced their holiday lineup yet.
• 2024 dates TBA
