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.
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
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
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