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About The Downtown Independent

Located at 251 S Main St in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo and the broader Downtown LA area, The Downtown Independent has a storied past as a one-screen cinema with a main auditorium and an upstairs space for screenings or events. After a pause in 2020 and a 2024 reopening, the venue rebrands as The Kult, expanding its programming to include film, fashion, and music alongside traditional screenings.

Today, guests experience a flexible space that blends cinema, theater, and live events. Whether you’re catching a film premiere, a culture-centric showcase, or a music-infused night, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit, secure your seats, and make the most of the DTLA experience.

The main auditorium offers seating for the best available price; the upstairs space provides additional capacity for events. For parking, nearby options are available via SpotHero and local garages. The venue is within easy walking distance of Little Tokyo and Arts District Metro Station (A and E lines) and multiple bus routes. Nearby hotels such as the Little Tokyo DoubleTree by Hilton and Miyako Hotel offer convenient stays for guests attending events at The Kult. We’ve included affiliate-friendly hotel and dining picks to help you plan a complete DTLA visit.

Need tickets? We’re your connection—secure your seats with a trusted, no-fuss approach and rely on us for reliable, straightforward access to The Kult’s diverse programming.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 251 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Little Tokyo/DTLA).
  • Venue type and capacity: Originally a one-screen cinema with 222 seats in the main auditorium; a second upstairs space seated roughly 30 (used as a second screening/event area).
  • Status: Closed March 17, 2020 due to COVID-19; reopened in 2024 as The Kult, a film/theatre/events space.
  • Notable events: Historic independent/Asian-language screenings; film premieres such as The Miracle Song, Goodbye Promise, and Regular Show: The Movie; post-2024 programming includes film, fashion, and music events under The Kult.
  • Seating/chart: Primary auditorium seating 222; no public, official, detailed seating chart widely published; third-party references confirm 222-seat main room.
  • Parking: Nearby parking options available (SpotHero listings near 251 S Main St).
  • Transit: Walking distance to Little Tokyo / Arts District Metro Station (A and E lines) with multiple bus routes nearby.
  • Nearby hotels: Little Tokyo DoubleTree by Hilton (120 S Los Angeles St) and Miyako Hotel (328 E 1st St) among other DTLA options.