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 $5.00 – On Sale Now!
2 hr, 7 min. Rated PG-13. Action, Adventure
Director: Steven Spielberg
Writers: Jeffrey Boam (screenplay), George Lucas (story)
Stars: Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Alison Doody
In 1938, after his father Professor Henry Jones, Sr. goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, Professor Henry “Indiana” Jones, Jr. finds himself up against Adolf Hitler’s Nazis again to stop them from obtaining its powers.
Sun, 4/18: INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE: 1:00
Mon, 4/19: INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE: 7:00
Upcoming Sunday/Monday at the Movies events. Tickets for these features will only go on sale as we get closer to the premiere date. Times and dates are subject to change.
Tickets for $5.00 – On Sale Now!
2 hr, 2 min. Rated R. Comedy, Drama, War
Director: Mike Nichols
Writers: Joseph Heller (based on the novel by), Buck Henry (screenplay by)
Stars: Alan Arkin, Martin Balsam, Richard Benjamin
A man is trying desperately to be certified insane during World War II, so he can stop flying missions.
Sun, 4/25: CATCH-22: 1:00
Mon, 3/26: CATCH-22: 7:00
Tickets for $5.00
1 hr, 45 min. Rated PG. Adventure, Drama, Romance
Director: John Huston
Writers: C.S. Forester (novel), James Agee (adapted for the screen by)
Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley
In WWI Africa, a gin-swilling riverboat captain is persuaded by a strait-laced missionary to use his boat to attack an enemy warship.
Sun, 5/2: THE AFRICAN QUEEN: 1:00
Mon, 5/3: THE AFRICAN QUEEN: 7:00
Tickets for $5.00
1 hr, 53 min. Rated PG. Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Director: Nicholas Meyer
Writers: Gene Roddenberry (based on “Star Trek” created by), Harve Bennett (story)
Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley
With the assistance of the Enterprise crew, Admiral Kirk must stop an old nemesis, Khan Noonien Singh, from using the life-generating Genesis Device as the ultimate weapon.
Sun, 5/9: STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN: 1:00
Mon, 5/10: STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN: 7:00
Tickets for $5.00
1 hr, 47 min. Rated PG. Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Director: Gore Verbinski
Writers: John Logan, John Logan (story)
Stars: Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Timothy Olyphant
Rango is an ordinary chameleon who accidentally winds up in the town of Dirt, a lawless outpost in the Wild West in desperate need of a new sheriff.
Sun, 5/16: RANGO: 1:00
Mon, 5/17: RANGO: 7:00
Tickets for $5.00
2 hr, 49 min. Rated R. Drama, War
Director: Steven Spielberg
Writer: Robert Rodat
Stars: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore
Following the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action.
Sun, 5/23: SAVING PRIVATE RYAN: 12:00
Mon, 5/24: SAVING PRIVATE RYAN: 7:00
Tickets for $5.00
1 hr, 28 min. Rated PG. Comedy
Directors: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker
Writers: Jim Abrahams (written for the screen by), David Zucker (written for the screen by)
Stars: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen
A man afraid to fly must ensure that a plane lands safely after the pilots become sick.
Sun, 5/30: AIRPLANE!: 1:00
Mon, 5/31: AIRPLANE!: 7:00

POPCORN PICKUP 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