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About Capri Theatre - AL

Capri Theatre, located at 1045 E Fairview Ave in downtown Montgomery, AL, is Montgomery’s beloved independent cinema and historic venue. Opened in 1941 as Clover Theatre and renamed Capri Theatre in 1962, this nonprofit venue is operated by the Capri Community Film Society. After a 2018 seating update, the theatre now features about the best available price seats for diverse programming, including independent, foreign, classic, and eclectic films. The Capri continues to adapt with digital projection and renewed community support, including a marquee reconstruction unveiled in 2025.

Whether you’re a local film fan or visiting Montgomery, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to enhance your cinema visit.

Capri Theatre sits in the heart of downtown Montgomery, easily accessible via The M (MATS) public transit system. For those driving, nearby parking and convenient access to downtown amenities make a night at the Capri seamless. If you’re planning a stay, consider nearby hotels like the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center, roughly half a mile away, or explore other local options. After the show, enjoy nearby dining selections that suit a variety of tastes, with affiliate recommendations to help you secure quality meals close to the venue.

Note: Date-specific events, great seats availability, and amenity details can vary. Always check the Capri Theatre page for the latest information on upcoming screenings, hours, and accessibility. The Capri remains a community-focused venue with a rich history and a forward-looking mission as Montgomery’s independent cinema.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address and ownership: Capri Theatre, 1045 E Fairview Ave, Montgomery, AL 36106, owned/operated by the Capri Community Film Society (a nonprofit).
  • History: Opened in 1941 as Clover Theatre; renamed Capri Theatre in December 1962.
  • Current capacity: 200 seats (since 2018 renovations; previously listed with higher capacities in older sources).
  • Technology/plan: The theater completed a digital projection upgrade funded via community efforts around the 2010s, ensuring digital cinema capability.
  • Notable events: 2017–2018 New Seat Campaign to replace seats; 2020 reopening after COVID-19 shutdown; 2025 marquee reconstruction unveiled.
  • Programming: The Capri shows independent, foreign, classic and other eclectic films as part of its mission as Montgomery’s independent cinema.
  • Transit: Located in downtown Montgomery with access to The M (MATS) public transit system; check City of Montgomery transportation pages for routing and schedules.
  • Nearby hotels: Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center (201 Tallapoosa St, ~0.5 miles away) as a nearby lodging option.
  • Not demolished or renamed: The Clover Theatre name was the original; it was renamed Capri Theatre in 1962 and the venue remains Capri Theatre today.