Reviews of Tivoli Cinemas (Movie Theater)

BACID S1

Quiet and peaceful and good for shopping

Rustic Possum

Older theater with less amenities than the big chains. They show movies that often don't play elsewhere. I glad to have this theater. In Westport, lots of good dining in walking distance.

Katrina Bruce

Love this older local theatre. Friendly staff. Great concessions. Best place in town to see arts films.

Seymore Clearly

Have never seen a bad movie at Tivoli -NEVER. And that's more than I can say for any first-run cinema anywhere. I've seen some crazy movies at Tivoli, some trippy stuff. Always insightful & provocative. This is one theater house that never disappoints!

Evelyn Case

Whoohoo now @ the Nelson Gallery

Aaron Barksdale-Burns

As long as Tivoli Cinemas in Westport, we haven't been completely gentrified. Enjoy Kansas City's most beloved independently owned Cinema house, where the art comes first! Catch the best of the best new specialty films, foreign films, documentaries, and live performances broadcast, from the world's great stages.

Shannon Anderson

Great environment for a good movie or a student film showcase.

Jonathan Modisett

Great experience. Move was good. Overall, I liked the Cinema and will probably return next time I am looking for a movie

Mimi Morris

I enjoy going to this movie theater it was the only theater in town that was showing loving Vincent movie.

Mark R

THEEEE best theater in Kansas City and maybe the whole midwest for indi films .

Anne Gatschet

The Tivoli is a gift! This is where a wide range of interesting, compelling movie entertainment has been available to KC for decades! Get out of the house and enjoy this fantastic oasis of film!

Larry Wright

An unassuming little theater that specializes in films of merit, by which I mean that you won't regret the time out of your life you've spent on their chosen films. Rather like a frame around a fine painting, it is the holder and presenter of the art, and we're lucky to have here in KC. iloviT!

Sue Farrell

Have seen some of the best movies there..Indies usually. Fair prices. Comfortable seats but would like cupholders.

Stacey Stephens

An artsy theater, plays foreign films and independent films. Small, quaint, older theater, but clean and tidy.

Diana Cuthbert

Excellent admission fee for seniors.

Ryan Barba

Super cool indie theater. Old school feel that makes you feel like you're going back in time minus the sticky floors.

Alex Marban

It's a real shame that this place is closing. Loved the menu

Kris S

Great indie theatre with easy parking and a nice, clean, new look and feel

Lindy Jensen

Old school theater that plays a good selection of films. Even though the chairs are old, they are so comfortable! Large screens. Concessions are le$$ than average. Always a treat to see a movie at Tivoli!

Bob Newsted

COOL theater! Good spot for unique films. Saw a screening of the holy mountain here and the cred went straight to 100. Looking for something to do? See what they're playing.

Ryan Hood

Great little theater that shows everything nobody else does.

james huffman

Bear Mafia gathering great customer service and good pop and popcorn

Ellis Thigpen

The best theater showing art films in the city!

travis black

Good

Rachel Somodi

Cute artsy theatre that always has good films.

jan wright

Great location to be. See the best movies

Rob Bowling

Always showing movies hard to find within an hour of KC. Seen some of the best and most moving movies of my life here. Hint.. Park in the garage, level 2 or 3 b4 7 and possibly 4 in some spaces after 7pm. If it's a Fri/sat they will validate so u don't have to pay $5.

Bryan Wohlwend

Love this theater. They play great art house and indie films you can’t find elsewhere in KC.

Joe Allen

Still one of the best independent theaters in town.

Lauren Praechter

Good fine arts theatre. Good prices and friendly staff.

James Symmonds

Best place in KC to get your art film viewing in. Quietly tucked away from the fracass that is Westport. Always worth the trip. Convenient parking in the garage. Good prices on tickets.

Samantha Bennett

Cool, old school indie theatre. Will definitely be back.

Eli

This is an Art house theater with old fashioned non stadium seating and a Minimalist concession stand (not a bad thing in my opinion) if you like Art Films or Independent releases this theater has them.

C. Michael Barsotti

Good staff, nice seats. Good sound system.

Susan Smith

Movies I can't see any where else. Lots of stairs! Ask where the elevator is if you're not up for climbing

Shá D.

Wonderful place for independent film. Sad it's closing. Streaming has made it difficult for the little guys and soon all theaters. In a few years, we'll all be forced to never leave home, and a night out or social interaction will be a thing of the past. As they about are now anyway due to smart phones.

Jerushas toybox Spoiler of war

This is a cool little spot but it’s very old fashioned. They are small, haven’t updated in a long while, and there are still no cup holders in the arm rest or anywhere. However if you like hike in the wall nooks that will not likely be packed, here is your spot.

Zeal Zillner

I went and saw the Pink Floyd concert that they filmed in Pompeii Coliseum ruins.... I guess it was the first time that a concert had been played there before ... that in itself was historical...the music was totally awesome.. the light show was incredible... it seems like they offer obscure and unique films there that is worth exploring... it's definitely not one of your normal run-of-the-mill places that show the usual movies this is more unique perspective very interesting I enjoyed it and plan to go back...

Jackie Skidmore

The Tivoli is absolutely my favorite movie theater in Kansas City, the employees work their butts off to make our experience worth while- they're always friendly and always available. Not at all pricey and the movies are quality. The inside of the building is a lovely atmosphere reminiscent of something old. I'm never disappointed when I go here.

David Gibbin

Needs a complete renovation styles itself as arthouse to avoid the upgrades

Tim Neaves

Great place to see indie movies, or that unique foreign film. Great nice staff.

Dennis McPherson

You need to climb stairs to get to the theatres.

Adam Pankratz

It's a wonderful fine arts theater and a gem for KC! We love that we can see movies here that simply aren't playing anywhere else. Keep it up!

Gino Pinoza

One of Kansas City's very few alternative venues for provocative independent films. The purchase of a discount card for only $20 lets you see movies all year long for $5.50 per movie.

Becky Corum

My girlfriend and I visit Tivoli nearly every time they have a new film available. Loving Vincent, The Shape of Water, and countless others have been a treat to see over the last year. The theaters are small, but more in the sense of an intimate screening than cramped close quarters. Their are different snacks available than your standard theater - cookies from a local shop and few vegan and gluten free options - and the prices are pretty reasonable for such a small operation. The employees are chill and pretty knowledgable about their practices and future films on tap. I do have to deduct one point, unfortunately, due to the fact that an error while purchasing tickets online was never corrected, even after calling the cinema twice about the matter. Overall, though, this is a great little theater that deserves support from the KC Metro film community.

Brian Cedric Jones

Great staff and lovely experience

Metal Moth

Update the seating and this theatre would be a 5

Carol Meunier

Love the Tivoli! Great Theatre in KC. You purchase a ticket, go to the specific theatre, select a seat and enjoy the movie. No hassle with pre-selecting a seat, trying to find the right seat, disrupting others in the audience and if you are late, even more hassle. No one serving food or drink during the movie and disturbing everyone else. Keeping it simple and hassle free at the Tivoli . . . hey, that rhymes.

Patrick Lamb

Great place to see short run art films you won't see anywhere else in town. They jave been a film community venue for years.

Bridget Clonts

Fantastic theater in the heart of Westport that shows independent and art house films. We go there regularly!

Ken Shipley

Love this small theatre. It shows movies not shown elsewhere. A gem.

Jim De Priest

Free, easy parking garage. Cozy theatre with great, up to date independent/art type films.

Shane Meininger

Great little theater it's nice that we still have theaters like this Sadly the big corporate cinemas are slowly putting these gyms out of business and I get it it is so much more comfortable reclining seats great sound but everyone especially the new generation needs to experience old school like this. I mean don't get me wrong my knees felt like they were going to lock up after the 2 hour movie but great experience

Rebecca Ehrich

I love the Tivoli Cinemas! Bringing Kansas City the best films ever made. The concession stand is very nice and the employees are friendly and helpful.

Angela Breshears

Loved the theater. Concession could have had more choices.

laststop816

Fare thee well, Tivoli! You were a driving force for many years in forming my love of film.

Donna T

Great place to watch indie & art house films

fred z

Great flix, stair workout

Tonia Russell

Very nice theatre. Warm friendly employees. Clean restrooms. Good movie choices. Comfortable seating. Nice screens. Highly recommended.

Jim Mueller

Great indy film house.

Chanel Garcia

Always the Artsy place to go

Jackie St. Aubyn

The seats are horribly uncomfortable. i know, it's an old theatre but really, it's time to upgrade the seating.

Dennis Breed

Great Art House. One of the few places in Kansas City to see Independent films.

Fahren Green

Good coffee, good service, clean!

Maureen Muller

The Tivoli is my favorite place to see movies in Kansas City. It's got a small-town vibe and plays films you often can't find elsewhere. Concessions even has vegan cookies-- what more could you want?

David Angel

This place is great, it's very clean and the pricing seems decent. Good vibe to it, excellent staff and delicious pop corn

Amber Berg

Only place in the region that showed the Van Gogh movie, Living Vincent, so 10/10 from me.

TheDeanna2003

Films worth seeing. Locally owned. Great prices.

Terry Booth

I love the Tivoli its still as cool as ever been going for 30 years great indie movies and you can watch a 3 hour movie and no one says a word it's awesome.

Sher Perkins

Nice theater. Decent staff. A bit dated but had a great experience with the grandkids.

Dean Dunham

A fine venue for independent films; KC is very fortunate to have the Tivoli and Jerry and his crew!

Jeffrey Brown

Best movie house between St.Louis and Denver!

Max Moore

It's 2015 and the Tivoli is very much alive and doing quite well with its great seats, wonderful sound, and amazing architecture! The Tivoli is THE PLACE in KC to go to see the best independent movies!

Denny Chandler

Awesome theater, reasonably priced movies you can't find elsewhere

Rachel Brickey

This offers unique and interesting movies and the atmosphere is awesome.

Zachary Preheim

You can tell it's an antique theatre. Not the most comfortable seats or the best theatre set up, but it does the job. You can see some of the less common films here.

rebecca durham

Neat little old fashioned theatre, saw reservoir dogs, fun and no wait

Jessie Mehl

Lots of interesting, independent movies. Comfortable seats. Parking is the only downside and that really just depends on the time of day.

Anthony Evangelista

They have no cup holders which is really annoying..the seats are comfortable and screen quality is ok.

Jim Arndt

A nice independent movie theater, good selection of movies you won't see anywhere else in the area

Brittanie Adamson

If I lived closer I would come here every day! Good coffee and a decent concessions selection and price, ticket prices are reasonable also.

Doris Yonker

This is a wonderful theatre that plays independent films. They have good concessions, beyond the original popcorn. It is a gem of Westport. The Tivoli has been in midtown for a number of years. I've seen many great movies there. Many times for special showings the filmmaker attends to speak and interact with the audience afterward.

Linda Mcnicholas

Always great opportunity to see non-mainstream movies.

John Miles

The Tivoli shows the not ordinary.

Tracy inKC

Who are these critics, talking about the architecture or the drinks? This is a remarkable theatre showing independent films for what, 30 years??? There's an elevator. Take it. The seats and the sound are fine. And don't miss the Tivoli's series showing London theatre. Wow. What a blessing. KC is so fortunate to have such a great indie community, between Tivoli and Glenwood Arts. So much better than Denver, etc.

Shannon Holder

Favorite place to see indie and smaller release films. Also close to several restaurants if you want to make an event out of it! Free parking in adjacent garage.

Virginia Long

Best art movies in the metro area. Comfortable seats and no steps inside the theaters. (take the elevator up from the tix office if you like).

Brent Bettis

Nice, nostalgic, not crowded.

Dylan Hawley

Rly nice people, good small theater

Graham Green

They could use a refurb in the theaters, the seats are not very comfortable. That said they screen excellent films you often won't find elsewhere and the staff are always friendly.

David Rodick

I have no complaints. It's a good fork & show. They'll serve you food while you watch your movie and you can order drinks from The Chesterfield bar next door, too. You write down your orders and they discretely take them so as to not interrupt the movie. Service was fair and the drinks were delicious.

Katie Powell

Cute, has the art films u want, nice staff, good place.

Don Martin

A good place to go for indie, foreign, sub-titled and high quality little-known films. Also once a year, a good place for Oscar-nominated movie shorts - both live action and animated. You can also go to see simulcasts of operas and plays as well as reruns of classic movies. Concession is comparable to other movie theatres. Theatre seats starting to show some wear.

Emily Miller

As a native KC metropolitan, I had no idea this place existed. My mom and I wanted to see “Love, Gilda” and this was the only place nearby that was showing it. They open 30 minutes before first showtime, so keep that in mind. The theatre is old-timely and classic. Everyone was kind. It was an intimate atmosphere, which added to the experience. They have beautiful classic movie posters mostly in French. Very niche, but a wonderful time. We will be back!

J. Micheal W.

Unfortunately, this Thursday will be just day for this theater -- it is closing. Sad. So many years in KC for independent films, etc.

Sean Callahan

Shows a lot of great films in a relaxed setting.

David Conklin

Great independent theatre!

dawn dana

Always good art and educational films here ... I go most every week

Jeannine Wyatt

Tivoli Cinemas is located in the eclectic Westport Distrct of KCMO. Love this theater! Situated in a historic building you do have to climb stairs to get to the theater. Elevators are available. The theater is very clean. Concessions are typical but not over priced. Excellent films are shown here.

Bhushan Madan

The only coolest place to watch independent and foreign language films!

Cody Bradley

Great old theater. Love the experience.

Roberta McMillian

Loved what I saw. Traffic heavy.

Arthur Smith

Always interesting shows! We also love their special events.

Justin Lindsey

Kind of nostalgic really. The old school theater style, smell and feel. Older crowd too. Lots of covered parking attached and I saw a security guard. My wife and I both commented on uncomfortable seating, my neck got really stiff the second half. It was the only place playing what we wanted to see at the time. I probably wouldn't go there for an awesome scifi surrounded sound flic, but fine for mello standard movies.

Julia Cherry

Best movies ever! Decent ticket prices!!

mito747

My favorite movie theater, love it.

Tana Mitchell

Always clean. Snacks are exorbitantly expensive. Spacious recliners.

Eric E

Saw my first movie here when I was 16 and have kept coming back all these years, I love the staff, my fellow movies goers, and the selection of movies. My only HUGE compliant is this, the damn atm rests don't fold up! Or have cup holders! So not only can I not cuddle, which is the best part of the movies for this guy, I can't even put my dang water where it's not in danger. I will give you a 5 star review, 2 pints of blood, my second born daughter, and pay an extra dollar a ticket for the next ten years to get some damn armrests that fold up! I wanna make out in the back just one time! Come on!

Matthew Koussa

The only place I know of in KC where you can see all those indie films you've heard so much about! Also friendly staff and decent prices!

Erik Carlson

Inexpensive and quaint. Great place to watch a movie if you're one who prefers to avoid the mainstream "theater experience."

Michael Patrick

The best Arts Movie House!! I rarely miss. Week and located in Westport with great parking a true winner!!

Julian Nordhaus

One of the finest establishments in Kansas City history. It will be missed. Thank you for everything.

Jes Caylor

Great theater, comfy clean chairs, clean floors and bathrooms, and the best movie theater popcorn you can find.

Tony Jazz

I LOVE my little secret spot & I like that U can grab a slice of pizza

Steven Lammers

Great location, great service, great movies, great theater.

Courtney Collado

Love seeing movies here - alone, with my young son, or on a date. Reminds me of the Angelica in NYC. Cool interior, good snacks and beverages, small theaters. A must-go for cinephiles!!

Gilly Clark

Went to see Loving Vincent here. Good prices & good snack selection. The screen was clear, sound was loud, & chairs were comfy. Great experience!

Justin Brownsfield

My favorite place for independent films.

Jeffrey Hendricks

This is a great place to see indie films

Ramesh Oleti

Small and nice theater. To watch those indie films best place. Parking is available near by garrage you will pay intially 5$ but while returning you will be reimubursed. Seating is good but sound quality is not that great.

Philip Hooser

Always a great selection for art/indie cinema and just generally a cool place. Friendly, helpful staff and Mexican Coke, too!

Tre Uccellini

Lovely old style theatre that shows indy/ art film.

Heather Campbell

This is an old theatre, and that's why I love it. No membership cards, no $10.00 buckets of popcorn, etc. Reasonably priced tickets and concessions, and all the "weird" movies play here. Lots of seating, friendly staff. Parking seems tricky, but there is a garage and a lot just beside the building.

Linda Wells

I always enjoy going to the Tivoli. It runs art films not found in mainstream cinemas. The theaters are not the latest and greatest but still comfortable with good sound and picture. The place to go for the off-beat and foreign movie.

Steve Crockett

While showing it's age in the era of modern theaters, its the go-to place for arts movies and does a fine job.

Todd Puckett

I love this theater. Quiet and no crowds. I do wish they would add a little variety, it is overtly targeted toward the "progressive" crowd.

Nolan Donovan

Very cool place. Cheap tickets and good indie movies. Theatre was really dark during the movie which I didn't realize I'd appreciate as much as I did. Staff are cool people.

Amberlee orchard

I have a class here and it's nice but I wish the seats were updated and more comfortable

Tiffany Byrd

Really clean theater. Reminded me of the theater in my hometown.

Tim Burrow

Clean theatre and interesting movies and documentaries

Meghan Thille

Best theater in the city! They show the movies worth seeing!

Leanne Kubicz

A diverse selection of films & special events. Perfect for film fanatics

Brian Mills

Feels like going back in time in the best way possible.

Bill Ferguson

A clean and friendly place to see great movies.

Sarah M

Friendly service and a great film selection. Mostly more indie and art films that are hard to find elsewhere.

Jim R

CV lean and comfortable theatre.

Ryan Zumalt

A wonderfully quaint and charming theater.

Scott Shaw

One of the few places to watch indie movies in the area.

Paul Ebeling

Best deal anywhere on foot massage. Parking can be a hassle. Bring cash for cheaper price

J Crawford

I always enjoy the Tivoli. I love the atmosphere, authentically and the people.

Terry Rayburn

A treasure for their choice of art films and Coca Cola de Mejico.

Kathy Marlatt

Great movies at a bargain price.

Nate Custer

Best place to see quality movies in KC as far as I am concerned.

Uriel McKay

They show a lot of independent films and documentaries. I've only been once and there were only two other people in the theatre, but I really enjoyed the feel of the place and the movie I saw, and I look forward to returning to see more things that I might not otherwise be exposed to.

Gentle John

Older theater and no crowds. It is nice. Try it.

Tim Brown

We all live in a yellow submarine!!!! Great place.

Kansas City Taxi

Went to see :What we Do in the Shadows" and "KEDI" it can be pricy but it supports UMKC film and I believe in helping students whenever possible.

Kestrel Miles

Has really great movies that the big cinemas don't show! I've really enjoyed the last few movies I've seen here, but I have seen some that are poorly written/painfully slow/boring as well. Definitely check out what they are showing and choose one with a subject matter you are already interested in and you will probably have a great time.