CINEMA
Storyhouse is Chester’s only independent cinema, bringing a hand-picked selection of films to the city centre – from the best new independent and international releases to unmissable blockbusters, cult classics, restorations, family favourites, documentaries, and more!
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?
Northern Exposure Short Film Night 2026
Blue Velvet (40th Anniversary)
Become a Storyhouse Member
Become a Storyhouse Member for just £4.99 a month and get 10% off cinema tickets (up to two per show), and more!
Young Storyhouse Card (YSC)
Aged 16-25? Sign up for a YSC Membership for FREE to get access to £5 cinema tickets, and more!
13 – 22 March
Join us for a 10-day festival featuring a hand-picked selection of international film previews, locally curated short film programmes, expert guest speakers, and more – we’re certain there’s something for every film lover to enjoy! See more for less with our Multibuy Offer. Save 25% when you book two CIFF 2026 events, or 50% when you book three in the same booking.
Northern Exposure Short Film Night 2026
Blue Velvet (40th Anniversary)
CIFF 2026 is co-produced by Storyhouse, Chester Film Society, and the University of Chester.
Storyhouse Gems: A Feast For The Eyes
In the modern day, there are two great luxuries many of us try to savour and hold dear: the arts and food. Join us on a visual culinary journey into the ways filmmakers have used food and drink as a tool, goal, and metaphor in this latest season of Storyhouse Gems.
Storyhouse Gems: The Angels' Share
Storyhouse Gems: Tampopo
Storyhouse Gems: Big Night
Storyhouse Film Clubs
Reel Talk is a free community group for cinema lovers to meet, discuss films, and make new friends.
Reel Talk Presents is a monthly Pay What You Can cinema screening led by our film club and your film screening suggestions.
Reel Queer is a LGBTQIA+ film club celebrating queer stories and storytellers on screen.
All tickets are Pay What You Can.
Stage On Screen
Our Stage on Screen programme brings the very best of drama, opera, and ballet to the heart of Chester.
The Royal Opera: The Magic Flute
The Metropolitan Opera: Eugene Onegin
NT Live: The Playboy Of The Western World
NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Family Screenings
Access + Community Screenings
At Storyhouse, we strive to create a space for everyone – click here to find out more about the steps we take to make our building and performances accessible for all, or to join our Access Register.
We work with local community groups and charities to host monthly screenings that bring people together through film. Take a look below at some of our partner groups and their regular meet-ups.
Carers Trust
Carers living in Cheshire West and Chester are welcome to meet for a monthly relaxed film screening.
People's Choice Group
For anyone 16+ with a learning disability, difficulty or autistic spectrum condition.
Vision Support
A monthly dedicated audio descriptive screening in partnership with Vision Support.
ChAPS
A monthly autism friendly cinema screening in partnership with Cheshire Autism Practical Support
Storyhouse Cinema is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.
