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Holiday Movies and Christmas Classics Films in Wichita

Theaters around Wichita have plans to show classic (and newer) holiday movies this season. Immerse yourself in some festive flicks on the big screen with these fun movie events around town!

(FYI, The Orpheum usually has a BOGO sale on its Anniversary Film Series around this time of year. Great gift idea for someone who loves classic movies.)

Christmas Movies and Classic Holiday Movies in Wichita

Christmas's Movies and Holiday Classics in Wichita

Remember, recent years have been so different for events — double-check any of these before you head out. We are trying to keep up with events and activities but sometimes they just slip past us! 

Here are the venues we typically see the wonderful classic holiday movies and heartwarming Christmas movies playing:

  • Wichita Warren/Regal Cinemas
  • Wichita Orpheum Theatre
  • Historic Augusta Theater
  • Starlite Drive-In

Sunday, November 26, 2023 Elf 20th Anniversary showing at the Regal Warren East and the Regal Warren West at 1 p.m. (both locations). Tickets are just $5.38!!

Friday, December 1 It’s A Wonderful Life showing at the Historic Augusta Theatre, 523 State St. in Augusta, KS at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are just $6.50. Info

Friday, December 1 Elf Interactive Screening for ages 21+ at the Wichita Art Museum. Tickets are $15 for WAM members, $25 for general public, which include your own elf-themed goodie bag filled to the brim with all of the essentials you’ll need to watch and interact with the film. They’ll have a bar, which is credit/debit card only. Galleries open 5-8 p.m. Screening begins at 8 p.m.

Saturday, December 2, 2023 The Polar Express showing at the Regal Warren East and the Regal Warren West at 1 p.m. (both locations). Tickets are $5.38!

Sunday, December 3, 2023 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation showing at the Regal Warren East and the Regal Warren West at 1 p.m. (both locations). Tickets are $5.38!

Friday, December 8, 2023 Gremlins showing at the Historic Augusta Theatre, 523 State St. in Augusta, KS at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.50. Info

Saturday, December 9, 2023 Saving Santa showing at the Historic Augusta Theatre, 523 State St. in Augusta, KS at 10 a.m. Tickets are FREE compliments of the Bisagno family! Be sure to stay after because a certain rotund, jolly fellow is planning to be there for pictures!!! Info

Saturday, December 9, 2023 Gremlins showing at the Historic Augusta Theatre, 523 State St. in Augusta, KS at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.50. Info

Sunday December 10, 2023 The Grinch showing at the Regal Warren East and the Regal Warren West at 1 p.m. (both locations). Tickets are $5.38!

Thursday, December 14, 2023 Christmas with the Chosen: Holy Night showing at The Historic Augusta Theatre, 523 N. State St. in Augusta, KS at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.50 Info

Friday, December 15, 2023 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation holiday movie event at The Wichita Orpheum Theatre; tickets are $10 in advance; $12 day of event. Party starts at 5:30 p.m. and includes food trucks, games, props, and prizes. Movie scheduled for 7 p.m. Costumes are encouraged!

Friday, December 15, 2023 Christmas with the Chosen: Holy Night showing at The Historic Augusta Theatre, 523 N. State St. in Augusta, KS at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.50 Info

Saturday, December 16, 2023 Christmas with the Chosen: Holy Night showing at The Historic Augusta Theatre, 523 N. State St. in Augusta, KS at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6.50 Info

Thursday, December 21, 2023 Die Hard at The Wichita Orpheum Theatre at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $8; students, seniors, military and groups of 10 or more pay $7 each.

Thursday, December 21, 2023 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation showing at The Historic Augusta Theatre, 523 N. State St. in Augusta, KS at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.50 Info

Saturday, December 22, 2023 The Polar Express matinee showing at The Historic Augusta Theatre, 523 N. State St. in Augusta, KS at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6.50 Info

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Not updated yet for 2023…

Starlite Christmas Carload Season Finale We thought the season was already over but apparently no! Get overloaded with the sugar and Christmas classics at the drive-in theater this December 10 or 11, 2021, beginning at around 7:10 p.m. The Starlite is showing Elf, The Polar Express, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and Gremlins. Carload price is just $15.

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