The Garden Theater

The Garden Theater The historic Garden Theater in downtown Frankfort, MI shows first-run, independent and foreign films

Originally built in 1923 and renovated beginning in 2008, the Garden Theater shows first-run, independent and foreign films, and is home to the annual Frankfort Film Festival. Located two blocks from Lake Michigan in downtown Frankfort, the Garden Theater is also available to rent for private and corporate gatherings, charity fundraisers, wedding receptions and other special events.

09/11/2026

It's officially here! Tonight is our opening night of Come From Away, presented at the Garden in collaboration with the Benzie County Players. General Admission tickets are SOLD OUT for tonight, Saturday, and Sunday's matinee showing, but tickets for Monday are still available while they last at https://gardentheater.org/come-from-away . Tables are also available for each night. Get them while you still can!

Looking forward to seeing you all this weekend, and celebrating the power of community with this heartwarming, true story.

09/09/2026

Thank you to those who made it out to our 2nd Annual Summer Get Down at the Garden! 🎵🪩

Looking ahead, we have two more musical performances lined up this month that you won't want to miss!

✈️ On September 11th-14th, we are presenting Come From Away in collaboration with the Benzie County Players. This will be our FIRST EVER musical held at the Garden Theater, and tickets are available for purchase at https://gardentheater.org/come-from-away

🎣 On September 17th, we will be welcoming back the Mad Angler Trio for a spectacular night of music, storytelling, and celebration of our natural world. Tickets are available at https://gardentheater.org/comingsoon

09/08/2026

Say hello to the cast of Come From Away! The Benzie County Players are made of actors old and new, coming from near and far. They are THRILLED to bring this story to life on the Garden's stage this upcoming weekend.

Come on down and see these talented folks alongside the rest of the cast in Come From Away this September 11-14! Tickets are available at https://gardentheater.org/come-from-away

We are officially less than ONE WEEK out from our opening night of Come From Away! Here at the Garden, the Benzie County...
09/05/2026

We are officially less than ONE WEEK out from our opening night of Come From Away! Here at the Garden, the Benzie County Players have been working tirelessly to put this show together — you won't want to miss it! Tickets are available while they last at https://gardentheater.org/come-from-away. Come on down to the Garden on September 11th-14th, and you'll be a Newfoundlander! 💛🇨🇦🌎

If you’ve ever had questions about Area 51, extraterrestrial activity, or all things UFOs, now’s your chance to ask! On ...
09/02/2026

If you’ve ever had questions about Area 51, extraterrestrial activity, or all things UFOs, now’s your chance to ask!

On October 1st, we are holding an exclusive FREE screening of S4: The Bob Lazar Story 👽☄️🛸

"From jet engines to Los Alamos, Bob Lazar's life is rooted in science. In 1988, hired at S4 near Area 51, he reverse-engineered alien tech. Narrated by Lazar, this film uses exclusive footage to reveal America's best-kept secret."

Accompanying the film, Bob Lazar himself will record a Q&A session based on the questions that we give him! Submit any and all burning questions via email - [email protected] with the subject line “S4: Bob Lazar Question”

08/31/2026

Your first look at Come From Away, presented in collaboration with the Benzie County Players!

Our story begins at the Gander International Airport, on the northeast tip of North America. 💛✈️🌎

Join us on September 11th-14th as we journey to Newfoundland and learn how the small town of Gander welcomed approximately 7,000 passengers in the wake of the September 11th attacks.

Tickets are on sale at https://gardentheater.org/come-from-away You won't want to miss it!

08/27/2026

Throwback to our 2025 Summer Get Down at the Garden! 🎶🎺

Only a handful of tickets left to our 2nd Annual Get Down, which takes place TOMORROW Friday, August 28th at 7:30 PM! Tickets are available while they last at https://gardentheater.org/live-at-the-garden

Can't wait to GET DOWN with y'all tomorrow night! 🕺💃

We're only ONE WEEK away from our Summer Get Down @ The Garden! August 28th @ 7:30pm. Tickets are going quick, so don't ...
08/21/2026

We're only ONE WEEK away from our Summer Get Down @ The Garden! August 28th @ 7:30pm. Tickets are going quick, so don't miss this end of summer party! 🕺💃
Get your tickets at https://gardentheater.org/live-at-the-garden

We have a great night of live music and performances planned for you all, featuring;
Vivian Barrett
Andrew Dost
Jenni Rae
SkyeLea
Tim Jones & The Up North All Stars
and more local talent!

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301 Main Street
Frankfort, MI
49635

Telephone

+12313527561

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