About Piccadilly Cinema
The Piccadilly Cinema is a heritage-listed Art Deco cinema located at 181 O'Connell Street in North Adelaide, South Australia. Opened in 1940 and operated by Wallis Cinemas, it is one of Adelaide's few remaining purpose-built inter-war cinemas. Notable for its Functionalist facade, restored interiors and luxury seating, it screens mainstream, arthouse and festival films and remains a cultural landmark on the O'Connell Street precinct.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a restored heritage cinema on O'Connell Street with a distinctive 1940s Art Deco exterior and modernized interiors. The venue operates as a multi-screen cinema with luxury seating, a licensed bar and food and beverage service. Visitors enter through the heritage foyer to auditoriums screening first-release, arthouse and festival films. The setting is an urban main street surrounded by cafes, restaurants and shops in North Adelaide.
Key highlights
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Heritage-listed Art Deco / Inter-War Functionalist building opened in 1940
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Distinctive curved facade and original heritage features retained after refurbishment
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Operated by Wallis Cinemas with luxury recliner seating and licensed bar
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Screens mainstream, independent, arthouse and film festival programs
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Prominent location on O'Connell Street dining and shopping precinct in North Adelaide