Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about visiting City Cinema in Charlottetown, including movie tickets, parking, accessibility, and rentals.
How do I buy tickets?
You can purchase tickets in advance through this website as soon as showtimes are put on sale. Just go to our calendar, choose a film, date and time, and follow the instructions to purchase your tickets. Advanced tickets are available until 30 minutes before screening start.
Sell-outs can happen for our more popular films, we recommend reserving seats in advance although we do welcome walk-ins at the door. If you are having trouble purchasing tickets, feel free to call the cinema, and our staff can reserve your seats with an unpaid booking. There may not be anyone there outside of general showtime hours.
Where can I park when visiting City Cinema?
Limited on-site parking is available during weeknight evenings and weekends (via the King Street entrance), but is reserved for office tenants during business hours.
Street parking is available throughout downtown Charlottetown, with meters free after 5pm on weekdays and on weekends.
Paid underground parking is also available nearby at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel.
You can access City Cinema from both King Street (64 King Street) and Water Street (49 Water Street).
When should I show up?
The box office opens 30 minutes before the each show. Online tickets are available up to 30 minutes before the scheduled showtime.
What does it cost?
- Members: $9.00 (must confirm valid membership)
- Adults (non-members): $12.00
- Seniors (65+): $10.00
- Students (with valid ID): $10.00
- Children (14 and under): $8.00
How can I pay?
In-person, we accept Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) and Interac Debit Cards. We are enabled for most contactless payments including Apple Pay.
Do I need a membership to see a movie?
No, anyone can come anytime for regular price. A membership will save you money though, and goes to support The Charlottetown Film Society running the cinema. Memberships are good for one person for a year from the date of purchase.
If you come to City Cinema more than once every two months, you save money. If you come just once every 2 weeks, it adds up to over $50 in savings over a year! Members must show their cards to receive the discount, and cards are not transferrable or replaceable.
Is the cinema wheelchair accessible?
Yes, we have left out the aisle seats on the back row to leave space for two wheelchairs and their companions. Both King Street and Water Street entrances, as well as our washrooms, are fully accessible.
Do you have a canteen?
Yes, with arguably the best popcorn in town! We sell fresh popcorn, soda pop, apple and orange juice, iced tea and lemonade, Glosettes, Reese’s, Nibs, and both still and sparkling water.
We are also fully licensed to sell alcohol and have a variety of wines, local beers, spritzers, and hard seltzers available to those who can show ID!
Our popcorn is popped in canola oil, and topped with real butter on request. We also brew a variety of teas and coffees to order.
What do the ratings mean?
You can click on a rating in the film description page to get an explanation of what films with a given rating may contain (you can also click here for information from the Motion Picture Association of Canada).
Please phone us (902-368-3669) if you want more information about the content of any film. There are several websites providing very specific information about film content, including violence, drugs, sex, moral issues, etc. A couple we’ve found are: Kids-In-Mind and Common Sense Media. Be warned, in their thoroughness they often give away plot information.
When did City Cinema open?
We opened September 28, 1993 with a screening of Strictly Ballroom.
How many seats do you have?
We have 70 seats and two spaces for wheelchairs.
Can I rent the theatre?
Yes! City Cinema is available for rentals for private screenings, meetings and more! See our Rent the Cinema page for more information.
Ticket purchase terms and conditions
All tickets are non-refundable. By purchasing you agree to receive occasional email updates from City Cinema and the Charlottetown Film Society. You may unsubscribe at any time.