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About Basie Center Cinemas

Basie Center Cinemas in Red Bank, NJ, is a two-screen independent cinema connected to the Count Basie Center for the Arts. Since reopening as Basie Center Cinemas in 2020 and later rebranding in 2025 to Basie Center Cinema House powered by OceanFirst Bank, the venue has specialized in indie and major film releases, along with festivals, education programs, and special programming from the Basie Center family. With seating capacities of great seats and great seats, the intimate rooms offer a comfortable, creator-focused atmosphere just steps from downtown Red Bank.

Whether you’re a local or visiting for a festival like Indie Street Film Festival or Montclair Film Festival screenings, Basie Center Cinemas is a reliable spot to catch compelling cinema in a welcoming setting. Let us help you plan your visit—from parking and transit to nearby lodging and dining—so you can secure your seats with ease.

Venue basics: Basie Center Cinemas houses two screening rooms with capacities of great seats and great seats, designed to deliver close-up film experiences rooted in independent cinema. The venue is part of the Basie Center for the Arts ecosystem, and it often features indie premieres, film festivals, and community education programs.

Parking and arrival: There is no dedicated on-site parking. Downtown Red Bank municipal lots and metered street parking are common options, with some nearby train station parking available. For detailed directions and parking options, review the Directions + Parking page on the venue site.

Transit: Red Bank is accessible via NJ Transit. The Red Bank station on the North Jersey Coast Line is typically within a short walk of the cinema—often just a block or two, depending on your starting point in town.

Nearby hotels: For visitors, Molly Pitcher Inn and Oyster Point Hotel are popular lodging choices in Red Bank, offering convenient stays near Basie Center Cinemas and downtown dining and nightlife.

What to expect: Expect indie and major film screenings, film festivals (including Indie Street Film Festival), and Basie Center cinema programming that pairs well with the arts scene in Red Bank. If you’re planning a trip for a specific festival or film lineup, check the event page for date-specific details and scheduling.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 36 White Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701.
  • Venue type: two-screen independent cinema connected to the Count Basie Center for the Arts; focuses on indie/major film releases, plus festivals and education programs.
  • Capacity: two screening rooms accommodate 51 and 33 patrons, respectively (opening-era public capacity).
  • Parking: no dedicated on-site parking; use downtown Red Bank municipal lots and metered street parking; nearby train station parking may be available; see Directions + Parking for specifics.
  • Transit: Red Bank NJ Transit station on the North Jersey Coast Line is within walking distance (about a block or two in many routes).
  • Nearby hotels: Molly Pitcher Inn and Oyster Point Hotel are common Red Bank lodging choices for visitors.
  • Notable events hosted: indie film screenings, film festivals (e.g., Indie Street Film Festival), Montclair Film Festival screenings, Irish-American Comedy + Film Fleadh, and other Basie Center cinema programming.
  • Renamed / status: reopened as Basie Center Cinemas in 2020 and renamed Basie Center Cinema House powered by OceanFirst Bank in 2025.