Recife, Brazil » Entertainment » Cinemas

Recife is one of the most cultural cities of Brazil. There are many cinema halls which show both international and regional films, and theatres which show a variety of plays, dramas and musicals depicting the culture of Recife and Brazil. The concept of theatres originated when Portuguese rulers introduced them in Brazil to convert Indians to Christians and make them aware of their traditions and culture.

• CINEMAS

Multiplex Tacaruna

Multiplex Tacaruna has eight screens, with a total capacity of 1378 persons. You have to book your tickets in advance. Tacaruna also has a little club and cultural entertainment centre, especially for kids.

Address: Av. Gov.Agamenom Magalhães,153/3º Pav. Santo Amaro Recife

Tel: +55 81 3421-6721, +55 81 3207-0000

Cine Multiplex Shopping Recife

This is a famous cinema hall with 10 screens, located in a shopping mall.

Address: Avenida Padre Carapuceiro, 777, Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3207-0000

Multiplex UCI Ribeiro Mall Reef

This multiplex is huge and has 10 cinema halls with a seating capacity of about 2000 people. Rates are different depending if it’s a weekday, weekend or a holiday.

Address: Av.Padre Carapuceiro,777 Loja BV.174 Shopp. Recife Boa Viagem, Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3207-0000

Multiplex Guararapes

Address: Av. Barreto Menezes, 800, Piedade, Jaboatao dos Guararapes, Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 2122-2211

Cinema do Parque

This is an old cinema theatre situated in the centre of the city. The cinema hall has a big screen where films are occasionally screened.

Address: Rua do Hospicio, 81, Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3423-6044

Multiplex Shopping Center Recife

Address: Shopping Center Recife, Rua Padre Carapuceiro, 777, Boa Viagem, Zona Sul, Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3207-6721

Multiplex Shopping Boa Vista

Address: Shopping Boa Vista, Avenida Conde da Boa Vista, Boa Vista, Centro, Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3207-0000

Cine Rosa e Silva

Address: Executive Trade Center, Avenida Rosa e Silva, 1460, Aflitos, Zona Norte, Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3243-8255

Cine Sao Luiz

One of the most traditional cinema theatres in Recife.

Address: Rua da Aurora, 175, Boa Vista, Centro, Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3423-8813

Cineteatro do Parque

Address: Rua do Hospicio, 88, Boa Vista, Centro, Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3423-6044

Cineteatro Jose Carlos Cavalvante Borges

Address: Rua Henrique Dias, 609, Derby (Zona Norte), Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3421-3266

• THEATRES

Teatro Princesa Isabel

This is the prime and one of the oldest theatres in Recife. Situated in Praca da Republica, it was built in 1850. Now renovated, it has been opened for public viewing. The upcoming event details are displayed in the theatre itself.

Tel: +55 81 3224-1020

Teatro Santa Isabel

The Santa Izabel Theatre is built in the neo classical style, around the mid 19th century. It burnt down in a fire rage, 19 years after it was re-constructed, which was designed by a French engineer, Louis Leger Vauthier. Metal structures were used as a precaution, at the time of its reconstruction. It has a capacity of about 850 to 900 people.

Address: Praca da Republica, Santo Antonio (Centro), Recife, Brazil

Valdemar de Oliveira Theater

Address: Praca Oswaldo Cruz, 412, Boa Vista (Centro),Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3222-1284

Teatro Barreto Junior

Address: Rua Estudante Jeremias Bastos, 121, Pina (Zona Sul), Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3326-4177

Teatro Apolo

Address: Rua do Apolo, 121, Recife Antigo (Centro), Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3224-1114

Teatro SESC Casa Amarela (Teatro Capiba)

Address: Rua Professor Jose dos Anjos, 1109, Casa Amarela (Zona Norte) , Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3441-8900

Teatro SESC Santo Amaro

Address: Rua Marques do Pombal, Santo Amaro (Centro), Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3216-1616

Teatro Hermilo Borba Filho

Address: Rua do Apolo, 121, Recife Antigo (Centro), Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3424-5429

Teatro Armazem 14

Address: Rua Alfredo Lisboa, Cais do Porto, Recife Antigo (Centro), Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3424-5613

Teatro Espaco Cultural

Address: Cais Jose Mariano, 288, Boa Vista (Centro), Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3442-5017

Cineteatro do Parque

Address: Rua do Hospicio, 81, Boa Vista (Centro), Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3423-6044

Cineteatro Jose Carlos Cavalvante Borges

Address: Rua Henrique Dias, 609, Derby (Zona Norte), Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3421-3266

• MINI THEATRES

Cineteatro Arraial

Address: Rua da Aurora, 457, Boa Vista (Centro), Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3432-7285

Teatro Clenio Vanderley

Address: Rua Floriano Peixoto Sao Jose (Centro), at Casa da Cultura, Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3224-2850

Teatro da Ribalta

Address: Rua das Pernambucanas, 65, Gracas (Zona Norte), Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3231-4884

Teatro Joaquim Cardozo

Address: Rua Benfica, 157, Madalena (Centro), Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3227-0657

Teatro Mauricio de Nassau

Address: Rua Vigario Tenorio, 135/143, Recife Antigo (Centro), Recife, Brazil

Tel: +55 81 3224-8790, +55 81 3225-3073

Teatro do Forte

Address: Forte das Cinco Pontas, Sao Jose (Centro), Recife, Brazil