How to save money on cinema tickets.

The price of cinema tickets is forever changing based on a whole range of factors. Costs can vary from chain to chain, location to location, and even from showing to showing. Generally speaking, however, cinema tickets can reach highs of £15-£20, and that’s before you’ve even thought about popcorn, drinks, and snacks! 

There are a number of smart ways that you can cut costs on cinema tickets. Let’s talk through a few of our most straightforward suggestions:

• Attend mid-week screenings: Make time for the movies mid-week for showings that are not only cheaper, but also less busy.

• Book in advance: Certain tickets may cost less if booked online in advance, rather than immediately before your screening!

• Visit independent cinemas: Independent cinemas often show must-see indie movies and timeless classics at a much lower price than your local theatres.

• Use tastecard’s deals: Check the tastecard app for discounts at your favourite cinemas and save an average of 25% on your tickets. 

If you have a tastecard membership, then all you have to do is head to the tastecard app to find the latest cinema deals on offer near you. Click the ‘Cinema’ tile on our homepage and choose ‘Get Offer’ for the discount that best suits you. Purchase your tickets as usual on the cinema’s website and enter your tastecard e-code at checkout. 

It’s that simple! All you have to do now is find your seat and get comfortable before the film starts.

When you visit ODEON with tastecard, you can enjoy an average of 25% off your tickets, which would essentially make your fourth visit free! Our ODEON discount even covers your food and drink, helping you save on your entire viewing experience - because all those little details matter!

If it’s a viewing experience you’re looking for, it's a viewing experience you’ll get! At Vue, quality is everything. Expect the biggest screens, the best sounds, and the cosiest seats, for less with tastecard’s Vue discounts. Each Vue screen has a set price for its e-codes, but these codes can be used at any time on any day up to their expiry date.

Our deals don’t end with ODEON and Vue, we’ve also got Showcase cinema discounts for you to enjoy. Take a look at the tastecard app to find out exactly how our Showcase e-codes vary and opt for the one that is most likely to make your cinema experience the most special. 

Is Cineworld your local cinema? Perfect. You can also save an average of 25% here with tastecard’s range of Cineworld discounts. Like we mentioned earlier, it’s worth booking ahead of time with tastecard’s e-codes in order to cut the costs on your trip to the cinema.

Picturehouse doesn’t play around when it comes to cinema. Showing just as many blockbusters as they do indie flicks, our Picturehouse discounts are just as suited to superhero fanatics as they are to lovers of arthouse. If you’re wondering how to save money on cinema tickets at Picturehouse, head over to the tastecard app and find the savings that suit you.

Now that you know how to save money on cinema tickets, it’s time to plan your trip. We firmly believe that watching the latest releases on the big screen shouldn't have to come with a high price tag! That’s why we've partnered with the best cinema chains in order to secure that average of 25% off! 

Choose your film and head on over to your local cinema today. Oh, and make sure you leave plenty of time to enjoy the ads!