
CINEMA
Your independent boutique city-centre cinema brings a hand-picked range of film to the heart of Chester.
New release cinema from the best independent and international filmmakers, unmissable big screen blockbusters, cult classics, family favourites, documentaries and more!
Storyhouse Cinema is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.
TICKETS
Storyhouse Members | £8.90 / Under 16s: £6.75
Non-Members | £9.90 / Under 16s: £7.50
YSC Members (Ages 16-25) | £5, any time, any day, any film! | Sign up for FREE!
Silver Screenings | Over 60s discounts every weekday, Mon—Fri, before 5pm | Members £5.85 / Non-Members £6.50
£4 Family Films | Every Sat & Sun at 10.30am | Members £3.60 / Non-Members £4
WHAT’S ON?
HIGHLIGHTS
Chester International Film Festival 2025
The Chester International Film Festival (CIFF) returns for two weeks of unmissable world cinema in the heart of Chester. Join us for two weeks
of preview screenings, shorts, talks, & more!
CIFF25 is proudly produced in partnership with Chester Film Society and the University of Chester.
TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
OFFICIAL SELECTION
DOCUMENTARIES
SHORTS, TALKS, & MORE
Storyhouse Gems is a monthly strand of hand-picked, one-off cinema screenings featuring cult, classic, and contemporary film favourites programmed by a member of your Storyhouse Cinema Team.
Not All Who Wander Are Lost

Introducing People Planet Pictures – an impactful new film series in collabroation with UK For Good.
Join us throughout 2025 as we explore the pressing issues affecting people and our planet.
STAGE ON SCREEN
As well as mainstream blockbuster, independent, classic films and world cinema, Storyhouse screens productions from The National Theatre, The Royal Opera House, The Royal Ballet, Royal Shakespeare Company, Berliner Philharmoniker and more, bringing some of the finest the finest drama, opera and ballet to the heart of Chester.
ACCESS

At Storyhouse we strive to make space for everyone – find out more about the steps we take to make our building and performances accessible for all.
Accessible Screenings
Storyhouse Cinema offers a wide range of new release films. Many of these films are available in accessible formats. Select the links below to find an accessible screening for you.
Community Screenings
Local community groups also regularly use our space for specialised events.

Carers living in Cheshire West and Chester are welcome to meet for a monthly relaxed film screening.

For anyone 16+ with a learning disability, difficulty or autistic spectrum condition.

A monthly dedicated audio descriptive screening in partnership with Vision Support.

A new monthly autism friendly cinema screening in partnership with Cheshire Autism Practical Support