Where to watch classic Christmas films on the big screen in Cardiff this festive season

From Home Alone and Elf to Love Actually and Die Hard, the cinemas of Cardiff have a brilliant selection of classic Christmas films coming to the big screen this festive season. 

Whether it’s one you’ve never seen before, or a favourite you watch every year but have never seen on the big screen, a family Christmas cinema treat is a lovely festive experience, and some of them cost £2 or less per person.

Here are some venues showing festive films this Christmas. Let me know any I’ve missed in the comments on my social media channels.

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Cineworld Cardiff 

Films include Elf, Home Alone, and A Muppet Christmas Carol. Best of all, they’re a bargain at just £2 per ticket, or £4.49 to include a Munchbox.

More info here.

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Showcase, Nantgarw

Home Alone and Home Alone 2, A Muppets Christmas Carol, Elf and It’s a wonderful Life, Polar Express, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Love Actually with family tickets to selected films from £5. 

More info here.

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Odeon at The Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff Bay 

Favourites on the big screen include Elf, Home Alone and Home Alone 2,  The Santa Claus, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Polar Express, Love Actually and Die Hard with tickets from £5.

More info here.

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Vue Cardiff 

Home Alone, Home Alone 2, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, The Muppet Christmas Carol with tickets from £4.99.

More info here.

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Everyman, Mermaid Quay

Love Actually, Elf, Home Alone, It’s A wonderful Life, Arthur Christmas, The Holiday and more at the luxury cinema in Mermaid Quay.  Adults £17.30, children £12.80.

More info here.

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Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff

The independent Cardiff cinema will be showing The Muppet Christmas Carol and It’s A Wonderful Life this Christmas. Adults £9, children £7.

More info here.

Cardiff Castle Underground Cinema 

Festive favourites including Elf, Home Alone, Gremlins and The Muppet Christmas Carol in the atmospheric castle undercroft. Adults 16 + £12.50, children 2-15 £7.50.

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National Museum Cardiff 

It’s A Wonderful Life, Saturday 13 December, 2pm and 7pm, £12 per person 

A vintage style cinema experience with a pre-show performance from Kitsch & Sync Collective’s usherettes’; a silent ‘short’ with live piano accompaniment, popcorn, confectionery and beverages from the pop-up bar and shop.

More info here.