Until the advent of mass air travel in the 1950s Southampton was the major UK departure point for those travelling overseas. Although a quay and wharves had previously existed in Southampton, the very first purpose-built docks were constructed in the 1840s for the coming of the railway. It is on this historic site that Harbour Lights stands.
Harbour Lights is a landmark building by architects Burrell Foley Fischer which first opened its doors in February 1995. The design clearly celebrates the heritage of Southampton docks, its famous Ocean Terminal and the heyday of glamorous travel by luxury liner. Recipient of a Civic Trust Commendation in 1997 and shortlisted for a RIBA award for architecture, the cinema itself was voted Britain's Best-Loved Independent Cinema in 2000 by the readers of Empire Magazine - the first and only time they awarded such a title.
Adult £11.40
Member £8.40
Retired £8.90
Retired Member £5.90
Student £8.90
Student Member £5.90
Child £7.65
Family* £29.40
(four people, including at least two children)
Adult £9.40
Member £6.40
Retired £7.90
Retired Member £4.90
Student £7.90
Student Member £4.90
Child £6.65
Family* £26.40
(four people, including at least two children)
Adult £8.20
Member £5.20
Retired £8.20
Retired Member £5.20
Student £8.20
Student Member £5.20
Child £6.20
Family* £23.60
(four people, including at least two children)
Please note that peak or altered pricing may apply for certain films, special events and holiday periods. More information on pricing is available in our FAQs and Terms & Conditions.
We add a 70p booking fee per ticket (excluding tickets for Picturehouse Members) to bookings made online or over the phone. This fee doesn't apply to tickets you buy in person at the cinema.
3D films may cost £1.30 extra per person, not including 3D glasses (you can buy these at the cinema for an extra £1, free for Members, or bring your own).
*Family tickets are for four people, at least two of whom must be under 15. Not applicable to premium-priced screenings.
Have a question about our prices? We might have the answer in our FAQs.
Our Autism-Friendly screenings take place on the third Sunday of the month.
At these screenings, we strive to create an environment that is welcoming for people with a range of conditions such as autism, learning disabilities and cognitive disorders.
The Watch with Baby club is for parents and guardians with babies under one year old.
Watch with Baby takes place on Thursdays at 10.30.
Adults are only admitted if accompanying a baby.
The Kids' Club is every Saturday at 10.30. Doors open at 10.00.
Adults are only admitted if accompanying a child.
A great way to introduce your toddler to the experience of the cinema!
Adults are only admitted if accompanying a child.
Free tea/coffee and biscuits are served before the film, and there's also a short interval.
Screenings take place on the last Tuesday of the month at 11.00am, with no ads or trailers. Click here for upcoming screenings.
Silver Screen is a free-to-join club for the over-60s.
Enjoy discounted tickets and a free tea or filter coffee at our Silver Screen shows.
Silver Screen runs Mondays-Fridays before 14.00.
Non-members are welcome - the usual ticket prices apply.
Click here for upcoming screenings.
Bringing world-class productions of theatre, ballet, opera and live music to the big screen.
U25 is for anyone ages 16–25. Signing up to U25 is FREE. Members have access to discounted tickets at any time Monday to Thursday when booked online and via the Picturehouse App only.
The following bus routes run close to the cinema: Bluestar 19, 17, 6 & 11 , Unilink U1 / U6, X4
The nearest stations are Woolston (15-minute walk) and Southampton Central (30-minute walk).
Southampton is a bike-friendly city. You can plan your route here.
There is a small car park around the cinema that is free for customers. The barriers to the car park open 15 minutes before our doors open and close 15 minutes following the end of the final film. For information on additional local parking go to southampton.gov.uk.
