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Celebrating Black Artists Film Series – February 2026

In February, the Colonial presents the “Celebrating Black Artists Film Series.” Join us as we celebrate directors, actors, and stories that continue to shape the world and cinema today. All times are subject to change. Additional titles to be added...

Animation Celebration – January 2026

Come to the Colonial every Saturday in January for an Animation Celebration. The following four films will screen to battle away those post-holiday blues. Tickets and showtimes are linked below. FROZEN. When their kingdom becomes trapped in perpetual winter, fearless...

Holiday Concerts and Events at the Colonial: 2025

It’s the holiday season. With the whoop-de-do and dickory dock… The Colonial has a variety of live events, concerts, and comedians scheduled to appear this December. We hope that you will join us for both our live events and films...

Holiday Films at the Colonial: 2025

It’s the holiday season. With the whoop-de-do and dickory dock… The Colonial has a full slate of holiday films coming your way, starting Thanksgiving Weekend. We hope that you will join us for both our films and live events (seen...

SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL FILM SERIES 2026 LINE UP

In anticipation of America’s 250th birthday, the Colonial Theatre has selected the following films for its Semiquincentennial Films Series, all of which are set or shot in the city that birthed America, Philadelphia. These are the next two films in...

Halloween at the Home of the Blob 2025

The Colonial will be celebrating Halloween all month long this October. Our offerings run from the silly and delightful to scary and horrific. There is literally something for everyone this month. Halloween at the Home of the Blob is something...

16mm Films Coming this Fall to the Colonial

The Colonial will be screening three upcoming films on 16mm in The White Rabbit Theatre. This is an incredible opportunity to witness a long-dead format brought back to life. We hope that you will join us for one, if not...

SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL FILM SERIES

In anticipation of America’s 250th birthday, the Colonial Theatre has selected the following films for their Semiquincentennial Films Series, all of which are set or shot in the city that birthed America, Philadelphia. These are just the first five films...

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