Film & Cinema in Aachen

Cinema is not dead. Cinema is actually quite alive in Aachen, and anyone who hasn't noticed this yet has obviously been sitting on the sofa at home for too long. There's nothing wrong with cozy movie nights at home, but let's be honest: a good movie on the big screen, with rich sound, the smell of popcorn in the air and people around you laughing, crying or holding their breath at the same time, that's simply in a different league. Aachen offers just that, with a cinema landscape that has something for every taste. Kinopolis Aachen is the place to be for anyone looking for blockbusters, the latest movie releases and the full cinema experience with all the trimmings. The current cinema program is shown here on several screens simultaneously, ensuring that you never have to wait long for the next film release. If you want to see the latest Marvel movie, the big animated adventure or the Oscar-nominated arthouse film on a huge screen, this is the place for you. It's best to secure tickets in advance, especially at weekends and for much talked-about new releases, as popular screenings sell out quickly. For all those who see cinema as a cultural experience and not just as an entertainment industry, the Apollo Kino in Aachen is a real institution. Arthouse films, international productions, documentaries and classics that have no place in the mainstream program, but are so valuable for precisely this reason, are shown in arthouse cinemas of this kind. Anyone who wants to discover cinema beyond the popcorn blockbusters should definitely pay a visit here. Aachen also has a lively film culture that goes beyond the classic cinema experience. Regular film series, themed evenings and special screenings ensure that the calendar of events offers exciting films all year round. Whether it's an evening of silent films accompanied by live music, a queer film festival or a retrospective of a female director, cinema is taken seriously as an art form in Aachen and celebrated accordingly. RWTH Aachen University also regularly organizes public film screenings and cinematic events that are also open to non-students and offer a great opportunity to experience film in a discussion-friendly environment. If you like to talk about what you've seen after the screening, this is the place for you. And then, of course, there are the summer months, when open-air cinema evenings enchant the city and turn movie watching into a real community experience in the open air. A warm night, a big screen and good company - this is cinema at its best. Our tip: check our calendar of events regularly, keep an eye out for special screenings and film series and treat yourself to a real movie night more often. Because Aachen has more to offer on the big screen than you might think, and your next favorite film might already be waiting for you. 🎬🍿✨