Located at 231 W Jefferson Blvd in Dallas's Oak Cliff neighborhood, Texas Theatre is a historic two-screen cinema operated by Aviation Cinemas. The downstairs theater seats 670, while the upstairs space seats 165 and features a full bar. Reopened in September 2021, the venue continues to host film premieres, special events, and festivals including the Oak Cliff Film Festival. It’s a landmark with a storied past—famously associated with the 1963 arrest of Lee Harvey Oswald and a JFK-related marker updated in 2017—now a vibrant hub for cinema, culture, and community.

Whether you’re catching a classic screening, a new release, or a special event like Coppola's Megalopolis tour in July 2025, Texas Theatre is a reliable, straightforward place to secure your seats for memorable experiences in Dallas.

Plan ahead with convenient parking options—the Texas Theatre Lot at 239 Centre St and free parking along Jefferson after 4pm—along with metered parking before 4pm. DART routes 011 and 722 serve Jefferson @ Madison, offering easy transit access. After the show, explore nearby lodging and dining curated with affiliate partners for comfort and convenience. Secure your seats with us and enjoy a community-first cinema experience in Dallas.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 231 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208
Venue type and capacity: two-screen cinema; downstairs 670 seats, upstairs 165 seats
Parking: free Texas Theatre lot adjacent to Bank of Texas (Madison Ave/Centre St); free parking along Jefferson after 4pm; metered parking before 4pm; Texas Theatre Lot: 239 Centre St
Transit: DART bus routes 011 and 722 serve Jefferson @ Madison; convenient public transit options available
Notable history and events: site of Lee Harvey Oswald’s arrest in 1963; JFK-related marker updated in 2017; hosts Oak Cliff Film Festival and other premieres/concerts, e.g., Coppola's Megalopolis tour in July 2025
Renovation and current operation: reopened in September 2021 as a two-screen venue; operated by Aviation Cinemas; upstairs space opened in 2021 with a full bar