A modern multifunctional space for films, concerts and cultural events, in the heart of the city
Cinema Timiș is the second traditional cinema in the city rehabilitated by the Municipality of Timișoara. Reopened in October 2023 and managed by the Project Center, it is one of the largest and most modern locations in the city’s cultural circuit. Since 2024, the cinema has become a member of the prestigious Europa Cinemas network.
Located right in Victoriei Square in the center of Timișoara, Cinema Timiș was built in the 1980s and operated until 2017 under the management of RADEF Romania Film, being the last of the city’s traditional cinemas to cease operations. In the basement of the cinema, the beloved Club 30 operated, known for its live concerts and retro music parties.
Following the renovation completed in October 2023, Cinema Timiș has been transformed into a multifunctional space, which will retain the two components that made it famous in its program offer: film screenings and music concerts.
The renovated building of Cinema Timiș includes:
- a main hall for film screenings, concerts and other events, with a capacity of 529 seats, equipped with a fixed cinema screen, digital projector, cinema sound system and auxiliary sound system for events;
a multifunctional hall in the basement, in the former Club 30 space, which can accommodate up to 120 people, equipped with a retractable screen and video projector, professional sound system and modular furniture - 3 rooms of 50, 40 and 35 square meters respectively, equipped with interactive screens and modular furniture, which can host courses, workshops and other events with a small number of participants.Cinema Timiș also has an access hall and a generous foyer, over 100 square meters, as well as a café area, at the street front, and another bar area, in the basement.