Byrd Theatre

The Byrd Theatre was built in 1928 in Richmond, Virginia as one of the Nation's Grand Movie Palaces and is both a State and National Historic landmark. Today it serves as an anchor for the quaint Carytown shopping district offering second-run movies for $1.99. And just as in the early days of the Byrd Theatre, you can catch a Saturday night performance of the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ prior to the movie.

The Byrd Theatre seats 1,300 and is named after William Byrd II, one of the founders of Richmond, and is one of the nation's finest cinema treasures. Unlike many opulent theatres that were built during the 1920s and 1930s in the United States, the Byrd Theatre is largely unaltered in appearance or function, operating almost continuously since 1928 as a movie theatre. Click here for a video tour of the Byrd Theatre.

In 2007, the Byrd Theatre was purchased by The Byrd Theatre Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation, with the express purpose of restoring and preserving this theatre as a vital community resource. When the Theatre isn't being used for second-run movies, the Foundation integrates cultural, educational and community aspects into the Theatre's programming while still offering movies at reasonable prices.

It's Showtime at the Byrd Theatre

The Byrd serves as an anchor for the quaint Carytown shopping district, offering second-run movies for just $1.99. And just as in the early days of the Byrd Theatre, you can catch a Saturday night performance of the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ prior to the movie.

Shows are updated weekly. Click here for updated shows with dates and times. 

Byrd Theatre Events

The Byrd is a monumental community resource and hosts a vast array of events - contemporary and traditional. Click here for updated events at Byrd Theatre.

Restoring the Byrd

In order to make certain the Byrd remains Richmond's Grand Movie Palace for another 80 years and beyond, the Byrd Theatre Foundation, a not-for-profit 501© 3 entity, was formed and arranged to purchase the building.  To restore and preserve the Byrd while continuing to offer diverse educational, cultural, and entertainment opportunities to our community, we need your donations. Want to help?