Cheap Cinema Tickets UK 2026: Cinema Deals and Money Saving Tips
Looking for cheap cinema tickets in the UK? Whether it’s a family film trip, a school holiday outing or a date night, there are several ways to enjoy the big screen for less.
From discounted family screenings to mobile network rewards and membership offers, this guide brings together ways to save at ODEON, Vue, Cineworld, Picturehouse and other UK cinemas.
Prices and availability vary by location, film and screening type. Always compare the final total, including booking fees and seat upgrades, before buying.
Amazon Prime ODEON Tickets
Amazon Prime members can purchase two standard 2D classic or classic saver tickets from £10, or two recliner or recliner saver tickets from £15 at participating ODEON Luxe cinemas.
The offer applies Monday to Thursday and must be redeemed through the ODEON website or app. Booking fees are included in the package price, but premium seating and formats can cost extra.
ODEON Luxe Leicester Square and ODEON Luxe & Dine Islington are excluded, along with event cinema and selected special screenings.
ODEON Extras Saver Mondays
ODEON Extras members can access discounted Saver Monday tickets, including on bank holidays. Advertised prices start from £4.50 at selected cinemas.
Join the free ODEON Extras scheme and check the Saver Monday price at your chosen cinema before booking, as prices vary by venue.
Fever Cinema Deals
Fever offers discounted cinema vouchers for participating Vue, ODEON and Cineworld locations. Prices, expiry dates and exclusions vary between offers.
Before purchasing, check that your chosen cinema is included and whether you’ll need to pay extra for premium seating or screening formats. Compare the voucher price with booking directly, particularly for children’s screenings.
O2 Priority and Virgin Media Vue Tickets
Eligible O2 and Virgin Media Broadband customers can use Priority to purchase two Vue tickets from £9 or four from £18. One offer code can be claimed per calendar month, subject to availability.
The Priority code must first be used online to purchase cinema e-codes. These have a short validity period, so check the expiry date before paying.
The accompanying 20% food and non alcoholic drink discount requires a minimum spend of £15. It excludes advertised combo packages, alcohol and selected other items. Premium seats and formats can cost extra.
Three+ Cinema Rewards
Eligible Three customers can access cinema offers through the Three+ app. Check the live reward for the current ticket price, participating cinemas, valid days and redemption limits.
Compare the offer with the cinema’s own family screening prices before claiming, especially when visiting with children.
Vodafone VeryMe Cinema Offers
Vodafone customers can find cinema promotions through VeryMe Rewards in the My Vodafone app.
The available package, price and participating cinemas can change, so check your account before planning a trip. Read the redemption conditions carefully, including any restrictions on dates, seats and screening formats.
Meerkat Movies
Meerkat Movies offers 2 for 1 cinema tickets on Tuesdays or Wednesdays at participating cinemas. Users can now access the offer by downloading the Compare the Market app and signing in, without purchasing a qualifying product.
Check the app for your weekly code, participating cinemas and exclusions. Premium formats, seating and booking fees may involve additional charges.
Tesco Clubcard Cinema Rewards
Tesco Clubcard members can exchange vouchers for Reward Partner codes to use towards eligible Cineworld bookings.
Through Tesco Tuesdays, members can access standard 2D tickets from £5 each at participating Cineworld cinemas, with a maximum of four tickets under the offer.
This requires the Clubcard Reward Partner redemption process, rather than simply showing a Clubcard at the cinema. Check the current exchange value and screening conditions before converting your vouchers.
tastecard Cinema Discounts
tastecard offers discounted cinema tickets through its membership service, currently advertising average savings of 25%. The actual saving depends on the cinema and ticket selected.
Include the membership cost when deciding whether it offers good value. Memberships renew automatically according to the selected plan, so check the renewal and cancellation terms before joining.
Kids Pass Cinema Discounts
Kids Pass offers cinema discounts for adults and children, alongside savings on attractions and dining. One membership covers the household.
Check the available cinema offer, membership cost and renewal terms before signing up. Compare the discounted tickets with the cinema’s own family screenings to see which works out cheaper.
Barbican Pay What You Can Cinema
The Barbican in London offers one selected new release screening every Friday evening through its Pay What You Can scheme.
Tickets start from £3, with price options of £3, £6, £10, £14 or £16. Choose what you can afford and check the weekly listing for the selected film, screening time and age certificate.
Cheap Cinema Tickets for Kids and Families
Selected family screenings can cost less than standard cinema tickets, making them worth checking before booking a school holiday outing or weekend trip.
These prices apply to specific screenings, so make sure you select the correct session when booking.
ODEON Kids
ODEON Kids offers selected family film screenings with tickets from £1, with accompanying adults paying the same price as children.
Check your local cinema for participating screenings, dates and availability. These discounted sessions are separate from standard screenings of the same film.
Cineworld Movies for Juniors
Cineworld’s Movies for Juniors offers discounted screenings of selected children’s films, with advertised tickets from £3.99.
Check your local listings for available films, screening times and the final ticket price. Temporary promotions may offer additional savings on selected sessions.
Vue Mighty Mornings
Vue Mighty Mornings offers selected family films with online tickets from £2.49 per person. The programme is aimed at families with children aged 4 to 11.
Check your chosen Vue for available dates and start times. Compare the online price before buying at the venue, as prices can differ.
Picturehouse Kids’ Club and Toddler Time
Picturehouse Kids’ Club offers selected films exclusively for children and their parents or carers, with advertised tickets from £4 for adults and children.
Toddler Time offers shorter screenings for preschool children, with advertised child tickets from £4 and free entry for accompanying adults.
Prices and booking fees can vary by cinema, so check the final total before paying.
Everyman Family Film Club
Everyman’s Family Film Club offers half price children’s tickets for children aged 5 and over at selected venues. Check your chosen cinema for participating screenings and the applicable child ticket category.
Everyman also runs Toddler Club, Baby Club and relaxed screenings. Each has its own prices and inclusions, so check the individual listing before booking.
Universal Credit Cinema Discounts
Visitors receiving qualifying benefits may be able to access additional cinema discounts. BFI Southbank offers tickets from £4 for eligible Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance recipients, following registration at the box office.
For eligibility details and more affordable outings, take a look at our Universal Credit days out guide.
More Ways to Save on Your Cinema Trip
Compare the full booking total before purchasing a voucher or joining a paid membership. Check whether booking fees are included, which seats and formats qualify, and when any codes expire.
If you’re taking children, look at the family screening programme first. A discounted weekend or school holiday session may cost less than using a general cinema offer.
Save on Family Days Out and Meals
Planning a full day out? Explore our Universal Credit days out guide for free and discounted attraction tickets, then check our Kids Eat Free guide for restaurants and cafés offering free or £1 children’s meals.
Combining an affordable activity with a meal deal can help stretch the family budget further during the school holidays.
