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About The Loft Cinema

Welcome to The Loft Cinema, a nonprofit art-house venue in Tucson that has been a neighborhood staple since 1965. Located at 3233 East Speedway Boulevard, The Loft offers five screens (Screen 1 with 370 seats, Screen 2 with 87 seats, Screen 3 with 98 seats, Screen 4 with 49 seats, and an Open Air Cinema with 72 seats). While public seating charts aren’t published, each screen’s capacity is listed on the official site to help you plan your visit. We’re your friend in the business for snagging seats to the hottest indie titles, classic revivals, and signature events like the long-running Rocky Horror Picture Show, Loft Film Fest, First Friday Shorts, and Essential Cinema programs.

Whether you’re a Tucson local or visiting for UA campus life, you’ll find friendly, straightforward ticketing with us. We’ll guide you to secure your seats for any show, share handy venue details, and connect you with nearby lodging and dining options to make your outing seamless.

Venue details: The Loft Cinema is a nonprofit art-house venue serving the community with independent films and special programs. The campus transformation project (2023–2025) includes a new indoor fourth screen, Open Air Cinema, and a rooftop bar, with ongoing updates. The main theater experience is complemented by accessible parking in the area, though on busy nights parking may spill into adjacent lots. The Sun Link Streetcar and multiple bus routes (including 105X) provide convenient transit to the Main Gate Square/University area, close to The Loft.

Nearby hotels: For visitors, the Tucson Marriott University Park and Graduate Tucson are located in or near Main Gate Square, offering convenient stays close to The Loft and UA campus. Other accommodations are available within a short drive of the area.

Parking & transportation: Paid parking is available nearby, with traffic patterns varying by event. Consider rideshare or public transit for a relaxed evening. The Streetcar and bus routes connect you to the university and surrounding districts, making it easy to pair a show with a pre- or post- dinner plan.

What to expect: The Loft hosts a diverse slate—from contemporary indie gems to classics and cult favorites, plus special programs like the Loft Film Fest and First Friday Shorts. For notable events such as the Rocky Horror Picture Show, tickets tend to move quickly, so secure your seats early with our streamlined service.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: The Loft Cinema, 3233 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85716-3933.
  • Venue type: nonprofit art-house cinema with five screens (Screen 1: 370 seats; Screen 2: 87; Screen 3: 98; Screen 4: 49; Open Air Cinema: 72).
  • Seating/chart note: Public seating chart isn’t published; per-screen capacities are listed on official site (no general floorplan).
  • Parking: Paid parking in the area; parking can spill into surrounding lots on busy nights.
  • Transit: Sun Link Streetcar serves nearby districts (Main Gate Square/University area); multiple bus routes (e.g., 105X) also serve the area.
  • Nearby hotels: Tucson Marriott University Park and Graduate Tucson (both in/near Main Gate Square); more hotel options are listed around the UA campus.
  • Notable events: Rocky Horror Picture Show (long-running since 1978); Loft Film Fest; First Friday Shorts; Essential Cinema and other special programs.
  • Renaming/demolished: The Loft opened in 1965; moved to 3233 E Speedway Blvd in 1991; the former Fremont location was demolished in 1997; rebranded as The Loft Cinema after purchase in 2002.
  • Renovations/expansion: Campus transformation announced 2023–2025 with a new indoor fourth screen, Open Air Cinema, and rooftop bar; status updated in 2024–2025 as ongoing.