Embassy Theatre
A 1924 Art Deco cinema where The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and The Hobbit both had their world premieres.
Located at the end of Courtenay Place, the restored building keeps its ornate foyer and balcony, and its main auditorium has advanced sound. It is the principal venue of the Wellington International Film Festival.
At the world premiere of The Return of the King in 2003, tens of thousands of people lined the streets to greet the cast. You can buy a ticket for a film or relax in the second-floor bar. The surrounding Courtenay Place is the busiest nightlife district in Wellington.
Opening hours
Depends on screening times
Nearby sights
- Harbourside Market
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
- Cuba Street
- Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
- Wellington Waterfront & Oriental Bay
- City Gallery Wellington
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Wellington Museum