The Tampa Theatre

Located in downtown Tampa, the Tampa Theater is a historical movie palace that was designed by architect John Eberson and opened in 1926. The Tampa Theater provides guests with not only an opportunity to enjoy independent, foreign, or classic films, but also a genuine 1920’s movie-watching experience. Surrounded by the Mediterranean-inspired walls, guests agree that the transportation back in time to watch classic films like the Wizard of Oz or It’s a Wonderful Life in their original formats makes the Tampa Theater one of Tampa’s most precious gems.

Fun facts about the Tampa Theater

The building is noted as the first building in Tampa with air conditioning
The Tampa Theater has been voted as one of America’s 21 Wonders by Life Magazine and one of the top ten iconic showplaces in the world by DeltaSky Magazine.
The Tampa Theater hosts approximately 650 events annually, which include camps, community celebrations, concerts, educational programs, first run and classic films, and much more.

To learn more about the Tampa Theater and the impact it has on the Tampa Hillsborough community, please visit www.tampatheater.org.