The Regent

The Regent The Regent is a thriving 1930s Cinema and Theatre in Christchurch, Dorset
(1847)

First opening its doors in 1931 as the Regent Super Cinema, our beloved venue has a rich and colourful history. After a brief chapter as a bingo hall, the Regent Charity was established in 1983 to preserve the heritage and spirit of this iconic building. Today, the Regent thrives as a non-profit, multi-purpose venue, welcoming over 100,000 visitors each year. We’re proud to be a welcoming, collabo

rative and creative organisation, offering a vibrant programme of film, live theatre, music, comedy and community events all year round. As we look ahead, our new five-year strategy sets out our commitment to expanding audiences, supporting our community, and investing in the future of the Regent.

The spectacular Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour returns to cinemas!Experience iconic productions set against one of the wo...
02/06/2026

The spectacular Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour returns to cinemas!

Experience iconic productions set against one of the world’s most breathtaking backdrops, Sydney Harbour, where the staging is as unforgettable as the music.

🌟 Aida (2015) – Wed 8 July
🌟 Turandot (2016) – Wed 5 Aug
🌟 La Traviata (2021) – Wed 2 Sep

Book your seats now and relive these cinematic opera events on the big screen.
🎟️ theregent.co.uk/whatson/eventcinema

🎻 It wouldn’t be summer without André Rieu!Join us as the King of the Waltz returns to the big screen with André Rieu’s ...
01/06/2026

🎻 It wouldn’t be summer without André Rieu!

Join us as the King of the Waltz returns to the big screen with André Rieu’s 2026 Summer Concert: Viva Maastricht! – a spectacular celebration marking 20 years of his iconic Vrijthof concerts.

Filmed in his beloved hometown with the Johann Strauss Orchestra, this joyful anniversary show is full of music, emotion and magical summer atmosphere.

📅 Sat 8 & Sun 9 August
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: theregent.co.uk/event/109015

We’re now closed for our annual maintenance 🛠️✨Over the next 3 weeks we’ll be busy behind the scenes upgrading, refreshi...
01/06/2026

We’re now closed for our annual maintenance 🛠️✨

Over the next 3 weeks we’ll be busy behind the scenes upgrading, refreshing and getting everything ready for your next visit, so there’ll be no films or shows until we reopen on Monday 22 June.

This week
🎟️ Box Office: open Mon–Fri, 10am–3pm
☕ Foyer & Café: closed Mon–Wed, reopens Thu-Fri, 10am-1pm
🚫 Closed at the weekend

Thanks for bearing with us while we make some improvements, we can’t wait to welcome you back!

👉 Full opening times and details here: theregent.co.uk/news/2139

Calling all Dancing Queens… 💃Thank You for the Music is back on Friday 14 August and ready to turn the Regent into the u...
31/05/2026

Calling all Dancing Queens… 💃

Thank You for the Music is back on Friday 14 August and ready to turn the Regent into the ultimate ABBA party!

From Waterloo to Mamma Mia, it’s hit after hit in a feel-good night you won’t want to miss.

Always popular – grab your tickets while you can!
🎟️ theregent.co.uk/event/105772

31/05/2026

🎸 Buddy Holly & The Cricketers are back!

Featuring the biggest hits of Buddy Holly, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and more, this high-energy Rock ’n’ Roll Legends Show is a guaranteed feel-good night out.

📅 Thursday 25 June
⚡ Tickets selling fast
🎟️ theregent.co.uk/event/107229

Meet the youngest woman to conquer all 14 of the world’s 8000m peaks. 🏔️Adriana Brownlee comes to the Regent on Wednesda...
30/05/2026

Meet the youngest woman to conquer all 14 of the world’s 8000m peaks. 🏔️

Adriana Brownlee comes to the Regent on Wednesday 24 June with Death Zone, a powerful live talk exploring her experiences in the most dangerous environments on Earth, including her ascent of K2.

An inspiring, edge-of-your-seat evening you won’t want to miss.
🎟️ theregent.co.uk/event/100577

🌊 Don’t miss your chance - early bird tickets end Sunday 31 May!Dive into an unforgettable night with the Ocean Film Fes...
29/05/2026

🌊 Don’t miss your chance - early bird tickets end Sunday 31 May!

Dive into an unforgettable night with the Ocean Film Festival World Tour, featuring breathtaking films of ocean adventure, marine life and seafaring journeys.

Save while you can and grab your seat today
🎟️ theregent.co.uk/event/108306
📆 8 October & 19 November

🎟️ ON SALE NOW: Simon Fowler – The Ocean Colour Scene Songbook… and BeyondTickets are now live for an evening with Simon...
29/05/2026

🎟️ ON SALE NOW: Simon Fowler – The Ocean Colour Scene Songbook… and Beyond

Tickets are now live for an evening with Simon Fowler, celebrating 30 years of Moseley Shoals with classic songs, new material, and the stories behind the hits.

Expect unforgettable tracks like The Circle and The Riverboat Song, plus candid tales and acoustic magic from one of Britpop’s central figures.

📅 Friday 16 April 2027
👉 Book now: theregent.co.uk/event/111211

We’re pressing pause for a few weeks to make your visits even better.From Monday 1 - Sunday 21 June, we’ll be closed for...
28/05/2026

We’re pressing pause for a few weeks to make your visits even better.

From Monday 1 - Sunday 21 June, we’ll be closed for our annual maintenance including technical upgrades, refurbishments, deep cleaning, and the launch of a new website.

There’ll be no films or shows during this time, but we’ll be back from Monday 22 June.

👉 See full opening times and details: theregent.co.uk/news/21391

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51 High Street, Christchurch
Dorset
BH231AS

Telephone

+441202499199

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