BFI IMAX Theater

Address: BFI IMAX, Belvedere Rd, Southbank, London SE1 8XT, United Kingdom

Website: https://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv/bfi-imax

Hours: BFI Southbank box office hours vary; cinema generally operates daily with screenings from morning to late evening. See website for film-specific times.

Admission: Typical adult tickets £10-£20 (varies by film and seat type); concessions and children reduced. IMAX premium may apply.

BFI IMAX is a large-format cinema located at the BFI Southbank complex on London’s South Bank, showing IMAX and large-format films with immersive sound and projection. The auditorium is designed for large-screen film presentation and is used for documentary features, 3D screenings and special events.

The cinema is sited alongside other cultural institutions on the South Bank, close to the River Thames and major pedestrian routes and public-transport connections. It functions as a dedicated venue for large-format cinematic experiences rather than a multi-screen commercial multiplex.

• Access: Located within the BFI Southbank complex on the South Bank, with Waterloo and Southwark stations within easy walking distance for public transport.

BFI Southbank sits on Belvedere Road beside Waterloo Bridge. From Waterloo Station (a 7-10 minute walk), head northwest across the station forecourt toward the South Bank. The nearest Underground stations are Waterloo (Jubilee, Northern, Bakerloo, Waterloo & City) and Embankment (Bakerloo, Northern, Circle, District). Several bus routes stop along the South Bank.

• Book tickets in advance for blockbuster screenings and weekend evenings; the IMAX often sells out.
• Choose seats in the central upper rows for the best IMAX field of view; front-row seats can be overwhelming.
• Arrive at BFI Southbank at least 20 minutes before showtime - the queue for the IMAX can form even when the box office is quiet.