Rialto Theatre

 

 owned and operated.
1620 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27608

Photo by Edde Burgess

Sales Tax included!

Regular admission: $9.75
Seniors (60+): $8.00
Students (w/ ID): $8.00
Matinees: $8.00

Click here for tickets (no service charge added)

We accept


Gift Certificates for Ambassador Entertainment are also accepted!

Tickets available at our box office any time we are open (weekdays after 6:00pm, Sat/Sun after 1:00pm. Also Wed & Fri from 1:00pm to 3:30pm).
430 Seating Capacity

Parking along Glenwood Avenue anytime we are open, except where otherwise posted.

We serve beer, wine, cider & champagne along with other concessions!

For inquiries or theatre
rentals, please contact
our events coordinator,
Janet Robertson:
robertson@therialto.com
(Note, theatres are not
available for special events or rentals on any Friday or Saturday evening)

 

Rialto Theatre’s film schedule:

Tickets for $10.00 – Tickets on sale now!
1 hr, 37 min. Rated PG. Documentary, Music
Director: Denis Sanders
Stars: Elvis Presley, James Burton, Glen D. Hardin
Elvis fans! To celebrate 85 years of Elvis Presley and 50 years since the film’s original 1970 release, the King returns to select cinemas – remastered – with Elvis: That’s The Way It Is: Special Edition! Tickets are on sale today!
Thurs, 12/3: ELVIS: THAT’S THE WAY IT IS: 7:30
Sun, 12/6: ELVIS: THAT’S THE WAY IT IS: 1:30
Tickets for $5.00 – Tickets on sale now!
1 hr, 37 min. Rated PG. Adventure, Comedy, Family
Director: Jon Favreau
Writer: David Berenbaum
Stars: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart
After discovering he is a human, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole decides to travel to New York City to locate his real father.
Mon, 12/8: ELF: 7:00
Tue, 12/9: ELF: 7:00
Wed, 12/10: ELF: 7:00
* Please note due to COVID-19 concerns and the uncertain nature of our times tickets will only go on sale a week prior to showing.
Tickets for $5.00
1 hr, 40 min. Rated G. Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Writers: Chris Van Allsburg (book), Robert Zemeckis (screenplay)
Stars: Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter
On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.
Mon, 12/14: THE POLAR EXPRESS: 7:00
Tue, 12/15: THE POLAR EXPRESS: 7:00
Wed, 12/17: THE POLAR EXPRESS: 7:00
* Please note due to COVID-19 concerns and the uncertain nature of our times tickets will only go on sale a week prior to showing.
Tickets for $5.00
2 hr, 10 min. Rated PG. Drama, Family, Fantasy
Director: Frank Capra
Writers: Frances Goodrich (screenplay), Albert Hackett (screenplay)
Stars: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore
An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.
Mon, 12/21: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: 7:00
Tue, 12/22: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: 7:00
Wed, 12/23: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: 7:00


 
POPCORN PICKUP WEEKEND CONTINUES EVEN AFTER RIALTO REOPEN WITH THE
BEST POPCORN PICKUP IN TOWN

HISTORIC RIALTO TOTE BAG NOW ON SALE!! $15.00
100% cotton over the shoulder everyday carry bag with lots of storage room. Let everyone see your support for the Rialto Theatre with this stylish picture of our building. Bags may be purchased Friday and Saturday between 4-7 pm during popcorn pickup. Grabs yours now!

Please note: Our main features start promptly, there are no trailers attached to classic flims.  Please plan your arrival time accordingly! All seats GENERAL ADMISSION.

Times can be different each day, so check showtimes for the specific day and showing you’d like to see.

To help offset our expenses while we remain closed for public safety we have set up a GoFundMe page. This is the link for our page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-rialto-theatre

COVID-19 PROCEDURES

In this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Historic Rialto is implementing many procedures to help prevent the spread of the virus.

These procedures include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Queuing has been painted on the sidewalk showing 6’ social distancing for the box office.
  • Only a limited number of patrons will be allowed in the lobby at any time.
  • All patrons are required to wear a face mask unless they are in their seats.
  • Employees will wear face masks and gloves at all times.
  • There will be a Plexiglass shield on the counter between staff and patrons. 
  • We ask that patrons use credit cards for the foreseeable future.
  • Tables have been added between each sales counter and patrons to maintain social distancing.
  • Refills will be given in “New Containers”.
  • Hand sanitizer and sanitation wipes will be available.
  • Every other row of seating will be closed, thus exceeding the recommended social distancing by one foot.
  • While we always keep our theatre very clean, we will do additional cleaning with bleach for sanitation.
  • There will be additional time between shows to allow for these procedures and in order for us to start our shows on time.  In return we ask our patrons to show up early to allow ample time to follow these guidelines.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience; however, I’m sure you’ll agree that we all need to do our part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW:
1st Friday of Each Month, at midnight.   $6.50
Next Rocky Horror shows: (dates to be announced)

Coming Soon
Dates and Titles are tentative and subject to change.

Music at the Movies  

Rialto presents classic concert films film for just $5!
(Doors open at 6 PM day of show)

Next Music at the Movies showings:
STOP MAKING SENSE (1984), (new date to be annouced)

Monday at the Movies  

Every 3rd Monday of the Month at 7 PM – ONE NIGHT ONLY
A classic film for just $5! (Doors open at 6 PM day of show)

Next Monday at the Movies showings:
WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (1971), (new date to be annouced)
RASING ARIZONA (1987), (new date to be annouced)

ONLINE TICKETS (with no added service charge) are available for all of our films.
If you purchase online tickets – Please remember to have with you the credit card you used for the online transaction, or know the email address that was used. You will still need to wait in line to actually pick up your tickets. Online sales are reserving seats.

Theatre Inquiries to our events coordinator at robertson@therialto.com