

Picturehouse Central
44 films · 241 showings
About
Picturehouse Central is the flagship West End venue of the Picturehouse cinema group, a chain of independent-minded cinemas known for combining quality arthouse and mainstream programming with stylish bar and cafe spaces. Located on the corner of Great Windmill Street and Shaftesbury Avenue near Piccadilly Circus, this modern venue features multiple screens, a members' bar and lounge, and a rooftop terrace. It regularly hosts previews, premieres, Q&A events, and filmmaker talks.
Picturehouse cinemas offer a membership scheme that provides discounts and priority booking across the chain. The programme at Picturehouse Central blends independent, foreign-language, and documentary films with selected mainstream releases, alongside special seasons and events. Its Central London location makes it a hub for the capital's film community.
Address
Corner of Great Windmill Street and Shaftesbury Avenue, Piccadilly Circus, London, W1D 7DH, UK
Located in Westminster
Accessibility
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- 🔊 Audio Description3 films
- 👂 Hard of Hearing1 film
- 💬 Subtitles6 films
Cinemas Near Picturehouse Central
- W London< 0.1 miles
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- Kanaloa House0.1 miles
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- Prince Charles Cinema0.2 miles
- ODEON Luxe Leicester Square0.2 miles
- Vue West End0.2 miles
- Curzon Soho0.2 miles
- Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel0.2 miles
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- Firmdale The Soho Hotel0.2 miles
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- Phonica Records0.3 miles
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- Dolby Screening Room Soho0.3 miles
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- Firmdale Covent Garden Hotel0.4 miles
- The RSA0.5 miles
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- ODEON Tottenham Court Road0.5 miles
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- KEF Music Gallery London0.6 miles
- Regent Street Cinema0.6 miles
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- BFI IMAX0.9 miles
- The London Art Bar1.0 miles
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Films showing at Picturehouse Central
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A Private Life
2025
Ali Plumb’s Untitled Film Quiz Project

Backrooms
2026
Big Screen Karaoke

Blue Heron
2026

Brunello: The Gracious Visionary
2025

Cape Fear
1991

Casino
1995

The Christophers
2026

The Color of Money
1986

David Byrne's American Utopia
2020

David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts
2017

Disclosure Day
2026

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1982

Effi o Blaenau
2026

Evil Dead Burn
2026
The Evolution of Horror book launch + QUIZ

The Furious
2026

The Invite
2026
Jet Lag: Japanorama Premiere + Live Q&A
Jet Lag: Tag Across Europe Director’s Commentary
Jet Lag: The Game Pub Trivia Live
Jet Lag: The Layover Podcast Live

Jurassic Park
1993


The Labours of Hercule: Poirot Double Bill

The Last Viking
2025

Maestro
2023

National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
2026

National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope
2026

National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World
2026

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
2026

Obsession
2026

The Odyssey
2026

Our Hero, Balthazar
2026

Persepolis
2007

Radiohead X Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror
2025

Shoot the People
2026

Shutter Island
2010

Sia: Nostalgic for the Present
2026

Spider-Man: Brand New Day
2026

Supergirl
2026

Taxi Driver
1976

Toy Story 5
2026

The Wolf of Wall Street
2013
