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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...

Pluto TV Free Movie Weekend 2025

The Colonial Theatre will again be part of Pluto TV’s Summer of Cinema campaign. This Free Movie Weekend initiative partners with independent theaters across the country to offer complimentary movie tickets on select weekends. It’s a cornerstone of Pluto’s Business...

Pride Month Film Series at the Colonial 2025

Join us in June as the Colonial celebrates Pride Month with the following films. We would also like to remind you that the Chester County Pride Fest is Saturday, June 7th, from 12-5 PM on Bridge Street. For additional details...

Upcoming Silent Films with Live Theatre Organ Accompaniment

The Colonial Theatre and the Theatre Organ Society of the Delaware Valley (TOSDV) have three upcoming silent films featuring live accompaniment by Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. Stay tuned for additional performances that will be added soon.   TOSDV Silent Film Festival...

Father’s Day Weekend on 35mm at the Colonial.

On Father’s Day weekend, the Colonial will offer cinephiles three opportunities to see three days of movies projected in 35mm. On Saturday, the 14th, Exhumed Films will host 12 hours of exploration films with eX-Fest. Then on Sunday, see the...

Real Film at the Colonial Theatre

Did you know that the Colonial Theatre is in the 2% of movie theaters, in the US, that still show 35mm? We also run 16mm presentations. Below is a collection of programs, where you can see a movie presented on...

Blobfest 2025 Vendor Registration

Attention Campers! Vendor registration is officially open! All interested applicants email blobfest@thecolonialtheatre.com! Please keep in mind we only accept vendors who align with the theme of Blobfest – vintage, sci-fi, horror, or camp! Send us what you’ve got! We can’t...

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