Wondering How Much Is a Movie Ticket Today in Kenya? The answer depends on where you plan to watch the movie, the day you visit, and whether you prefer a standard 2D screening, a 3D movie, VIP seating, or an immersive IMAX experience.
In Nairobi, cinema tickets can cost around KSh 450 to KSh 950 per person, with special screenings and premium experiences sometimes costing more.
From weekday promotions to weekend blockbusters, knowing what to expect can help you plan an enjoyable movie outing without overspending.
Nairobi has several cinema options, including Century Cinemax at Garden City, Sarit, Junction Mall, and Two Rivers. Garden City is particularly notable for its IMAX experience, while other locations offer opportunities to catch the latest releases in a conventional cinema setting. Whether you are planning a solo movie date, a couple’s outing, or a family trip, comparing ticket prices before you go can help you find an option that suits your budget.
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Cost of Movie at The Junction Nairobi
How Much Is a Movie Ticket Today in Kenya?: Century Cinemax and IMAX Garden City
Garden City is particularly interesting because it gives you several levels of cinema experience. Current published prices for Century IMAX Garden City put standard 2D tickets at about KSh 500 Monday through Thursday and KSh 600 from Friday through Sunday and on public holidays. Standard 3D tickets are around KSh 550 on weekdays and KSh 650 on weekends.
If you want a more premium seat, Max/VIP tickets are approximately KSh 600–800 for 2D and KSh 650–850 for 3D, depending on the day.
IMAX itself is more expensive, at approximately KSh 700 Monday through Thursday and KSh 900 Friday through Sunday for IMAX 2D, while IMAX 3D is around KSh 750–950.
That makes a substantial difference if you are going with several people.
For example, two people seeing an ordinary weekday 2D film could spend about KSh 1,000 on tickets, whereas two people seeing an IMAX 3D film on a weekend could spend about KSh 1,900 before buying anything to eat or drink.
There are also early-morning discounts at Garden City, with some regular screenings going for approximately KSh 500 and IMAX screenings for about KSh 550.
For someone primarily interested in getting the cinema experience without paying weekend prices, these less popular screening times can be worth considering.
How Much Is a Movie Ticket Today in Kenya?: Anga Cinemas
Another major option is Anga Diamond Cinema – Diamond Plaza 2 in Parklands and Anga Sky Cinema Panari on Mombasa Road.
Anga’s pricing illustrates how much promotional pricing can change the cost of a cinema trip. Its published schedule has recently shown ordinary 2D films at KSh 700–750 on some days, while 3D screenings have been around KSh 750.
However, Anga also runs considerably cheaper promotional days. For example, Monday promotions have brought tickets down to KSh 450 for 2D and KSh 500 for 3D.
Other published Anga pricing has listed regular over-the-counter tickets at KSh 550 for 2D and KSh 600 for 3D, with university and college students paying around KSh 500.
So if your main concern is finding cheap cinema tickets in Nairobi, checking Anga’s promotions before choosing your day can make a surprisingly large difference.
Anga also occasionally hosts special movie events that are priced very differently from an ordinary screening.
For instance, a ladies’ movie-hangout event at Anga Diamond in August 2026 was advertised at KSh 1,300, but that included a red-carpet experience, professional photography, a snack and the movie rather than being simply a standard cinema ticket.
Cinemax in Town
There is currenly no operational Cinemax in Nairobi’s CBD.
How Much Price are Movies at Prestige Plaza? Movies at Prestige How Much?
Movie tickets at Prestige Cinemas at Prestige Plaza, Ngong Road, Nairobi, appear to cost around KSh 500–700 per person, depending on the screening and how you book. However, I couldn’t verify a complete, current standard ticket-price list for October 2026.
Here is a practical guide to the costs:
| Ticket or experience | Price to budget |
|---|---|
| Standard movie ticket | Around KSh 500–700 |
| Online booking | May include an extra KSh 100 booking fee |
| Special film festival screenings | From KSh 750 for some sessions |
The online booking fee is based on reported visitor feedback, so confirm the final amount before paying.
Festival tickets are priced separately from ordinary cinema screenings.
Where Is Prestige Cinemas?
Prestige Cinema is on the second floor of Prestige Plaza on Ngong Road.
It has two screens showing 2D and 3D movies.
- Phone: +254 717 602 246
- Alternative number: +254 732 777 303
- Opening hours: Monday–Thursday from 11:30 a.m. and Friday–Sunday from 10 a.m., with advertised closing at midnight. Showtimes vary.
My recommendation: If you are planning a visit, call the cinema and ask for the walk-in price for your particular movie. That will help you avoid unexpected online booking fees and confirm the screening is available.
Dar Free Market Cinema Price
If you would like to know ticket prices for the cinema at Dar Free Market, click here.
Century Cinemax Cinemas in Kenya
Century Cinemax currently operates four cinema locations in Kenya, all within Nairobi: Century IMAX at Garden City Mall, Century Cinemax at The Junction Mall, Century Cinemax at Sarit Centre, and Century Cinemax at Two Rivers Mall.