The Ritz Theater in downtown Sanford presents shows, concerts, special events, classic movies at more at its historic building in downtown Sanford. The Ritz Theater celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023, making it one of the oldest movie houses in Florida. It was called the Milane when it opened August 2, 1923.
The Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center is home to all kinds of performances, from rock concerts to fund-raisers to classic movies.
That includes a Ritz Flix movie series where tickets cost just $5 (or are free with donations to charity). Most of the film are kid-friendly, though a few may not appropriate for younger kids. Ritz Theater members can see the movies free.
Here is the upcoming schedule for 2024-2025:
- Thursday, September 5: Wait Until Dark, 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, September 13: DC League of Super Pets, 7 p.m. This event is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item. RSVP here to hold your seats.
- Wednesday, October 16: The Shining, 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, October 26: Monsters on Magnolia triple feature: Friday the 13th Part 2, Nightmare on Elm Street and Halloween. The first two films start at 2 p.m., there is a dinner break from 4 to 6 p.m., and Halloween starts at 6 p.m. Tickets to this event are $15.
- Thursday, November 7: Planes, Trains and Automobiles, 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, December 6: Elf the Movie, 8 p.m. Free admission with the donation of a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. RSVP here to hold your seats.
- Wednesday, December 18: Christmas Vacation, 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, January 12: Austin Powers I and II double feature, 2:30 p.m.
- Thursday, February 6: Titanic, 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, March 28: Jurassic Park, 7:30 p.m..
- Thursday, April 3: Superman with Christopher Reeve, 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, April 11: Minions (2015), 8 p.m. Free admission with non-perishable food item. RSVP here to hold your seats.
- Thursday, May 15: Spaceballs, 7:30 p.m.
The usual start time for the films is 7:30 p.m., but it’s always wise to double-check before you go. Some of the special-event showings start t other times. Tickets are available only at the door, but you are advised to book the free showings in advance.
The Ritz Theater does not have a dedicated parking lot, but street parking and city lots are available with free parking.
The Ritz Theater is at 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford, FL 32771.
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Ritz Theater, Sanford
201 Magnolia Ave
Sanford, FL (407) 321-8111
407-321-8111
