Independent CinemaPost Office Avenue · PR9 0AG · Southport

SouthportBijou Cinema

Southport's independent community cinema, weekly film screenings, the Tuesday Screen Club film school, and regular live gig nights. Not the multiplex.

What's On Bijou Website

PR9 0AG

Where

Post Office Avenue

Weekly

Screenings

Regular programme

Tuesdays

Screen Club

Film school sessions

Live Music

Also

Regular gig nights

Terry's Take

Southport Has an Independent Cinema, and It's Good

Most towns of Southport's size do not have an independent cinema. The Bijou is a genuine one, not a community screening room, but a proper independent venue doing a proper cinema programme. Post Office Avenue is just off Lord Street, which means it is central and easy to get to.

Screen Club on Tuesdays is the thing that makes it distinct. It is a film school as much as a screening, designed for people who want to think about what they are watching, not just watch it. If that sounds like your kind of evening, it is worth trying.

The fact that it also does live gig nights tells you what kind of venue it is. It serves a community that wants something more interesting than what the multiplex offers. Southport is better for having it.

The Programme

What the Bijou Offers

🎬

Film Screenings

Regular film programme covering current releases, recent films, and classics. The selection is broader and more interesting than a standard multiplex. Check the website for the current schedule.

🎓

Screen Club

Tuesday evening film school, a dedicated session focused on film as art and craft. Covers film history, technique, and genre. Run by people who take cinema seriously.

🎸

Live Gig Nights

Regular live music events in the cinema space. The intimate setting works well for smaller gigs. Mix of local acts and touring musicians. Check social media for upcoming dates.

🏛️

The Venue

Post Office Avenue, just off Lord Street. An older building with the kind of character that new multiplex cinemas do not have. Not the biggest or most technically advanced, but a proper cinema.

🆚

vs Vue Cinema

Vue on London Square is the mainstream option for blockbusters. The Bijou is the alternative, smaller, more personal, different programme. They serve different audiences and different moods.

📅

How to Book

Check the Bijou website and social media for the current schedule. Most screenings allow walk-ins, but Screen Club and popular events benefit from advance booking.

Common Questions

Southport Bijou Cinema. FAQs

Where is the Bijou Cinema in Southport?

The Bijou Cinema is on Post Office Avenue, Southport, PR9 0AG. It is just off Lord Street in the town centre, approximately 10 minutes' walk from Southport railway station.

What is the Bijou Cinema?

The Bijou is Southport's independent community cinema, a small, characterful venue showing a mix of current releases, classics, and specialist programming. It is the alternative to the Vue multiplex, with a more personal atmosphere and a programme that reflects what a local independent cinema should show.

What is Screen Club at the Bijou?

Screen Club is the Bijou's Tuesday evening film school, a regular weekly screening with a focus on film education and discussion. It covers film history, genres, and techniques, and is aimed at people who want to understand cinema rather than just watch it.

Does the Bijou Cinema show live music?

Yes, the Bijou hosts regular live gig nights in addition to film screenings. It functions as a music venue as well as a cinema, which gives it a different feel to standard multiplexes. Check the Bijou's website or social media for upcoming gig dates.

How do I book tickets for the Bijou Cinema?

Book through the Bijou Cinema's website or social media pages. You can also turn up on the night for most screenings, but popular events and Screen Club sessions benefit from advance booking.

How does the Bijou compare to Vue Cinema in Southport?

Vue on London Square shows mainstream releases. The Bijou shows a wider range, including arthouse, foreign language, classics, and specialist programming. They serve different needs. If you want the latest blockbuster, Vue. If you want something different, more personal, or more interesting, the Bijou.

Southport Bijou Cinema · Post Office Avenue