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About Avon Cinema

Located at 260 Thayer Street in the heart of Providence, Avon Cinema is a historic, single-auditorium venue with Art Deco roots that continues to show independent and foreign films, host premieres, and serve as a location for shoots. With a seating capacity commonly cited around 486 to 528 seats, Avon Cinema offers an intimate, classic cinema experience just steps from Brown University. Below you’ll find practical details to help you plan your visit, plus nearby hotels and dining options to make your trip seamless.

Tip: Secure your seats in advance when possible. While Avon Cinema doesn’t publish a public seating chart, the intimate setup and single auditorium create a focused viewing environment. Parking on Thayer Street is limited to street parking options, so plan extra time for parking or consider adjacent surface lots on busy nights. For an overnight stay, several nearby hotels offer easy access to Avon Cinema, and nearby restaurants provide convenient pre- or post-show dining. If you’re planning a film slate, remember Avon Cinema is also a venue for events and occasional shoots, so schedules can vary—check the official site for the latest listings and any RESCHEDULED or Date to be announced updates.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 260 Thayer Street, Providence, RI 02906.
  • Venue type: Independent, single-screen cinema with Art Deco roots.
  • Seating capacity: commonly reported as 486 seats (Wikipedia) or 528 seats (Cinema Treasures).
  • Seating chart: public seating chart not published; venue consists of a single auditorium.
  • Parking: None (street parking only).
  • Transit: located on Thayer Street near Brown University; driving directions are provided by the cinema; no dedicated transit facility listed.
  • Nearby hotels: The Dean Hotel (122 Fountain Street), Omni Providence Hotel (1 West Exchange Street), The Beatrice (90 Westminster Street), and Graduate Providence (11 Dorrance Street) are listed as nearby accommodations.
  • Notable events hosted: independent/foreign film screenings, premieres, and the venue is also used for location shooting.