There is nothing better than knowing that you are going to sit down and watch a movie on a huge screen. You can put down your stress and worries for a few hours and relax as the movie or the performers pick you up and take you on their journey. Here are 18 theaters in South Carolina that will give you an unforgettable viewing experience.
- Dock Street Theatre, Charleston, SC
Terence Faircloth/Flickr A historic theatre in the French Quarter region of downtown Charleston. They put on fabulous performances.
- Newberry Opera House, Newberry, SC
Newberry Opera House/FB A beautifully restored historic building in Newberry that offers an intimate setting and out of this world performances.
- Abbeville Opera House, Abbeville, SC
Abbeville Opera House/FB If you love plays than you will definitely want to go to the Abbeville Opera House.
- AMC Dutch Square 14, Columbia, SC
Yelp Great screens, great audio, green food, and great customer service! What more could you want?
- AmStar Cinema 14, Anderson, SC
Yelp They give you bang for your buck with excellent picture and audio quality. Plus the staff go above and beyond!
- Centre Stage South Carolina, Greenville, SC
An amazing theatre that puts on 8 full productions a year. You won’t want to miss going here!
- Coligny Theater, Hilton Head, SC
Coligny Theatre/FB An intimate theater offering independent type films such as art films and foreign films. Now, that’s something different!
- Greenwood Auto Drive-in Theater, Greenwood, SC
Greenwood Auto Drive In Theater/FB This is only 1 of 3 Drive-Ins still in operation in SC. No one should go through life without going at least once!
- Hwy 21 Drive-In, Beaufort, SC
Hwy 21 Drive In/FB There are only 3 Drive-Ins left in the entire state! I know, it’s hard to believe that so, go now! Don’t miss it.
- Julia 4 Value Cinemas, Florence, SC
Julia 4 Value Cinemas/FB This theater offers amazing quality that you just don’t get anywhere. Try it and you won’t be disappointed.
- Nickelodeon Theatre, Columbia, SC
Nickelodeon Theatre/FB They offer independent films and so much more. There are craft beers and wine for you to enjoy during the film if you like.
- Palace Theater, Myrtle Beach, SC
This theater has it all in a cabaret lounge with dance, theatrical, and musical performances.
- Regal Cinemas, Simpsonville, SC
Yelp One word: IMAX!
- Cherrydale 16, Greenville, SC
Yelp The seats are great, the snacks are fresh, and the films are rockin'!
- Sylvia Theater, York, SC
Sylvia Theater/FB
Sylvia Theater/FB Known as the “Hidden Gem of York”. You can catch live musical performances by big name singers in addition to movies.
- The Big Mo, Monetta, SC
Monetta Drive In/FB Still standing strong, The Big Mo offers double features, concession stand, and a playground for the children! I’ve said it twice now: There are only 3 drive-ins left in South Carolina. Make the most of them!
- Theatre 99, Charleston, SC
Theatre 99/FB A small setting with HUGE variety! They host comedy improv with occasional music and cabaret performances.
- Trustus Theatre, Columbia, SC
Trustus Theatre/FB A historical theatre putting on new plays and musicals. They also have a bar.
South Carolina offers so much variety when it comes to theaters whether it’s one you watch movies in, watch performances, or an amazing blast from the past drive-in experience! With so many choices, there’s no reason not to check them out. Did we miss any amazing theaters? Tell us in the comments below!
Terence Faircloth/Flickr
A historic theatre in the French Quarter region of downtown Charleston. They put on fabulous performances.
Newberry Opera House/FB
A beautifully restored historic building in Newberry that offers an intimate setting and out of this world performances.
Abbeville Opera House/FB
If you love plays than you will definitely want to go to the Abbeville Opera House.
Yelp
Great screens, great audio, green food, and great customer service! What more could you want?
They give you bang for your buck with excellent picture and audio quality. Plus the staff go above and beyond!
An amazing theatre that puts on 8 full productions a year. You won’t want to miss going here!
Coligny Theatre/FB
An intimate theater offering independent type films such as art films and foreign films. Now, that’s something different!
Greenwood Auto Drive In Theater/FB
This is only 1 of 3 Drive-Ins still in operation in SC. No one should go through life without going at least once!
Hwy 21 Drive In/FB
There are only 3 Drive-Ins left in the entire state! I know, it’s hard to believe that so, go now! Don’t miss it.
Julia 4 Value Cinemas/FB
This theater offers amazing quality that you just don’t get anywhere. Try it and you won’t be disappointed.
Nickelodeon Theatre/FB
They offer independent films and so much more. There are craft beers and wine for you to enjoy during the film if you like.
This theater has it all in a cabaret lounge with dance, theatrical, and musical performances.
One word: IMAX!
The seats are great, the snacks are fresh, and the films are rockin'!
Sylvia Theater/FB
Sylvia Theater/FB
Known as the “Hidden Gem of York”. You can catch live musical performances by big name singers in addition to movies.
Monetta Drive In/FB
Still standing strong, The Big Mo offers double features, concession stand, and a playground for the children! I’ve said it twice now: There are only 3 drive-ins left in South Carolina. Make the most of them!
Theatre 99/FB
A small setting with HUGE variety! They host comedy improv with occasional music and cabaret performances.
Trustus Theatre/FB
A historical theatre putting on new plays and musicals. They also have a bar.
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