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Cheap cinemas in Marseille

Cinemas in Marseille and the simple ways to pay less for a ticket: off-peak sessions, cards and festival weeks.

  • 19 places
  • including 8 listed in the SIRENE register
  • 8 districts
  • 14 with a website
  • Updated October 2026

Ticket prices in Marseille vary a lot between multiplexes and smaller independent or art-house cinemas, which often charge less. Before you go, a few habits make a real difference.

  • Off-peak sessions: morning and early-afternoon screenings are often cheaper.
  • Reduced rates: students, under-26s, job seekers and seniors usually qualify for discounts with proof.
  • Subscription cards: if you go more than twice a month, an unlimited pass or a prepaid card quickly pays for itself.
  • National events: the Printemps du cinéma in spring and the Fête du cinéma in early summer offer reduced prices across France.

Check whether films are shown in the original language with subtitles (VOST) or dubbed (VF), as this varies by cinema.

District
  1. 1. Cinéma Les Variétés

    Movie theater · Marseille 1st

    37 Rue Vincent Scotto

  2. 2. Cinéma l'Étoile

    Shop · Marseille 1st

    19 Boulevard Dugommier

  3. 3. Pathé Madeleine

    Movie theater · Marseille 4th

    36 Avenue du Maréchal Foch

  4. 4. Cinéma Prado

    Movie theater · Marseille 6th

    Opening hours available

    36 Avenue du Prado

    Opening hours – Cinéma Prado
    Monday13:30–22:30
    Tuesday13:30–22:30
    Wednesday13:30–22:30
    Thursday13:30–22:30
    Friday13:30–22:30
    Saturday13:30–22:30
    Sunday09:45–22:30
  5. 5. Gruik

    Movie theater · Marseille 4th

    18 Rue Transvaal

  6. 6. Cinéma La Joliette

    Movie theater · Marseille 2nd

    54 Rue de Chanterac

  7. 7. Cinéma Le César

    Movie theater · Marseille 6th

    4 Place Castellane

  8. 8. Ciné Plein Air Marseille

    Movie theater · Marseille 1st

    11 Square Stalingrad

  9. 9. Bastille St Antoine (Sté)

    Movie theater · Marseille 1st

    37 Rue Vincent Scotto

  10. 10. La Baleine – cinéma et bistrot

    Movie theater · Marseille 6th

    59 Cr Julien

  11. 11. Cinéma le Chambord

    Movie theater · Marseille 8th

    283 Avenue du Prado

  12. 12. Bar Cinéma Le Videodrome 2

    Movie theater · Marseille 6th

    Opening hours available

    49 Cr Julien

    Opening hours – Bar Cinéma Le Videodrome 2
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday17:00–02:00
    Wednesday15:00–02:00
    Thursday17:00–02:00
    Friday17:00–02:00
    Saturday15:00–02:00
    Sunday15:00–00:30
  13. 13. Ciné Bonne Nouvelle

    Movie theater · Marseille 10th

    Château St Loup - 29 ter Chanteperdrix

  14. 14. 29 traverse chante perdrix

    Movie theater · Marseille 4th

    1 Rue de Cadolive

  15. 15. Les 3 Palmes

    Movie theater · Marseille 11th

    2 Rue Léon Bancal

  16. 16. Cinémathèque de Marseille

    Movie theater · Marseille 1st

    31 Boulevard d'Athènes

  17. 17. Artplexe Canebière

    Movie theater · Marseille 1st

    125 La Canebière

  18. 18. Alhambra

    Movie theater · Marseille 16th

    2 Rue du Cinéma

  19. 19. Cinéma Le Miroir

    Movie theater · Marseille 2nd

    Centre de la Vieille Charité

No place matches this filter.

Closed since our last update

These places used to be listed but have since closed. We keep them here to save you a wasted trip.
  • Cinéma Le Gyptis – 136 Rue Loubon, 13003 Marseille

Frequently asked questions

What does VOST or VF mean?

VOST means the film is shown in its original language with French subtitles. VF means it is dubbed into French. Session listings always indicate which version is screened.

Are independent cinemas cheaper than multiplexes?

Often, yes, especially for regular tickets and reduced rates. Multiplexes may compensate with subscription cards and online deals. Compare the price of the sessions you actually intend to watch.

Do I need to book in advance?

For most sessions you can buy your ticket at the door. Booking online is wise for premieres, weekend evenings and festival weeks. Some cinemas charge a small fee for online booking.

Which Marseille districts are these places in?

The 19 places on this list are spread over 8 districts: 1st (6), 6th (4), 4th (3), 2nd (2), 8th (1), 10th (1), 11th (1), 16th (1). Use the district filter and the map to find the closest one.

Have any places closed?

Yes: 1 place from the former list is closed according to the SIRENE register (Cinéma Le Gyptis). They are listed at the bottom of the page.

How this list is made

Places are checked against the official French business register (INSEE SIRENE) when they appear in it: closed businesses are removed. Contact details, opening hours and websites come from OpenStreetMap and the businesses themselves. No business pays to be listed or ranked; the order is not a quality ranking.

Open public data (INSEE SIRENE, Alim’confiance, Atout France, Wikidata...) and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Sources and licences

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