An iconic Olympia landmark, the Capitol Theater is like a portal to another world, transporting you to people, places and experiences that are as unique as the people who created them. Community supported & volunteer run. Bonus: you can bring in outside food! But be respectful & clean up after yourself.

Nice nostalgic theater that is volunteer run. I enjoyed watching The Room at this theater the other night and enjoyed the sense of nostalgia that brought me back to my childhood. This is not the fancy, high tech cinema that we have become accustomed to these days but rather a slice of history. I look forward to the day I visit this theater again!

Spectacular performance. Everything from the sets, lighting, score, costumes, and of course the amazing casting, was outstanding. I couldnt have been more pleased with my very first exposure to the Rocky Horror Show just as well The Capitol Theater. Just to emphasize my point on how impressed I was: at times I had to remind myself that I was watching a live performance, because of the ambiance created by all of the people working (so hard)behind the scenes. All of your hard work paid off immensely. Great show and I cant wait to return.

Love the atmosphere of this historic theater. We came to watch unapologetic drag show and it was amazing. They do have a concession stand and they serve beer and wine upstairs.

Nice atmosphere and original decor in this approximately 100 year old theater. They show movies regularly and have cool rock shows as well. There is a place to buy beers upstairs at some events, and a snack bar downstairs that is stocked with all the snacky-type loot you might expect. It appears this place gets a little better all the time through the diligent efforts of the dedicated OFS staff.

A little gem in downtown Oly with a rich past. Great theater, super friendly staff. Watched Uncut Gems and the theater was basically empty. They still raffled off some popcorn and snacks before the show. Wine/beer available for certain shows or when the have a volunteer available to tend bar.

Fun events in an old theater downtown. Great location and programming. Bathrooms are small and lines get long quick.

The building is very antique and feels like youre stepping back in time. The theater is smaller and cozy and, unlike modern theaters, it didnt feel like I was in an ice box. The seats were a bit small but not awful. The atmosphere was absolutely amazing and the movie was fun with some interviews with local figures about what the film society does in Olympia. It was a great event and we had a blast.

Always a great experience! People are super friendly and ensure a fun, unique experience that you cant get just anywhere. Saw Dammed to Extinction and left after learning a ton and meeting great people. Keep up the great work!

Lovely old fashioned theater. Great atmosphere. Seats are small and close together, so be prepared to squish yourself, especially if youre over 6 feet.

Quite a lovely theater! Ive seen movies and concerts here and the volunteer staff are nice and the seats are okay. They hurt a little after a while, but thats not really the fault of a small local theater. Its affordable and cool bands come and they play movies you wont see anywhere else!

I saw the Gilda Radner documentary at this theater. Its been beautifully maintained and I think its run by a group of volunteers. They also had interesting art photos from various artists hung on the wall. So it was fun to go and look around the building on top of getting to see a really nice documentary.

Love the Olympia Film Society events. They have the nicest staff as well. #WhyIGoDowntown

Had to stand outside in 30 degree weather for an hour before the show, then wait an hour and 15 minutes inside. bathrooms were small not very clean. Concession stand was tiny and workers were slow. Speaker system was not great and the speakers overlapped the sides of the screen by just a little bit just enough to be annoying. All in all I wont be going back here. Its the little things like patching the small holes in the drywall making sure the paint is nice resealing the floor so it doesnt look disgusting. If any of these things would have been done the place would be nicer. But it seems the people care more about making a paycheck than actually keeping the place nice.

We are lucky to have one of the great mo ie houses of a bygone Era that is under competent care with the Olympia Film Society. Mostly good movies, some great, some duds and better music has been had there recently too. Best popcorn in town and free brownies randomly show up at the concession. The seats are the worst part of the experience and we can only hope that after many large capital outlays that seating will fuse to the top of the To Do list

Classic theater atmosphere with haunted facilities. The seats are old and the rows are just a little too close to each other. If youre looking for atmosphere, this is the place. If youre looking for comfort, you may want to choose another theater.

Four good bands highlighted by The Reverend Horton Heat for $25. Whats not to love?

Quaint, but great picture on the screen. Easily walkable from parking and friendly staff

Great venue for the most part. Seating is uncomfortable. Lighting is lacking for on stage for speaking.

Spectacular! With a great balcony.

Love this theater, so many good shows and memories here.

Its like watching tv at home except here you pay to watch it on a bigger screen with strangers. you can also get the courage to invite someone to come with you that you might want to impress with you stylish clothes and minimal vocabulary skills. you can also give them money for sugar because its the right thing to do when sitting around for hours.

Went and saw Free Solo. This theater has been there forever and when we went it was absolutely awesome. There arent the major movies that are in every theater but the ones that they show are great and worth watching. It is home to the Olympia film society and they make sure its worth your while to go. Definitely recommend it.

Great show!! #TushBurlesque

What a wonderful part of Olympia history! A volunteer-based venue bringing interesting, informative, and entertaining films and performances to the community without a profit, and keeping a historic venue afloat through their tireless efforts. The volunteer opportunities are also amazing. A few years ago, before I was able to gain employment in my chosen field, my volunteer nights were the highlight of each week. I could meet and greet members of the community, provide a needed service to the organization, and view amazing films Id have otherwise never know existed. We are so blessed to have the Capitol Theater and Olympia Film Society here in our town.

Went here to see The Dead South. Main act was an hour and a half late, sound crew couldnt figure out how to keep feedback from the audio, the music was beyond loud, truly on the treble. The actual venue looks nice and has some good history, but management is painful. Waited in line for 45 minutes to get a drink, with the line creating a massive fire hazard due to so many people having to wait in line. . Update: I do truly appreciate the promptness to this review. I do appreciate the concept that the establishment looks and provides reasons for issues.

Great place I would choose this over a multi Plex any time.

Good art films but terrible seats.

Love going to live plays. Its an older building, but the cast and staff have so much heart! They put on amazing shows!

The Capitol Theater still has a lot of the old artwork it still has the big chandelier light up above it still smells like the Old Capitol Theater in the 1970s when I used to go there as a child it still is a very very cool place to see a movie

Great place to catch a flick. I saw a Japanese film that is definitely based on Macbeth according to my girlfriend. I snuck in a small packet of saltine crackers and was not reprimanded. Mostly volunteer run. Cool building. Disclaimer: I am a member of the Olympia Film Society, I just cant find my membership card right now.

Great acoustics. Glad they are finally starting a campaign to replace the very uncomfortable seats!

Outstanding local theater, balcony seating is awesome. Surprisingly good prices on concessions.

Easy to get to and very clean.

Good films. Fun music venue

Great community theater! Saw Rocky Horror. It was fun and engaging. The theater is vintage and very quaint.

Great shows and films, but seating is miserable. Seats are more than 40 years old and if youre over 40 or over 5 1/2 feet tall youll be in pain by the end of the show. The sound system, ventilation, and projection has all been updated, why not the seats?

Oh my GOODNESS! This theater is so cute and we put some garlic powder on our popcorn. YUM CITY! They also show movies.

Everytime I pay for a ticket I am always satisfied with what I received. From the selection of current releases ( a month old) and foreign selections combining documentaries and performance art from the community this place is a theater! Buy some popcorn season it up in a non traditional sense and watch something new, makes your head tilt - its good for you! - no...seriously it is.

Very disappointed in this venue. I remember when I was a kid this was a very cozy, fun place to go. I am putting on a concert next year and planned on putting it on here in downtown Olympia. Thinking capitol theatre would be the perfect venue for this event I called them looking for their program director. Straight to voicemail. I made several attempts to get in contact with the staff and management over the course of multiple weeks. No one ever answered the phone, or even attempted to contact me. I found this to be very unprofessional. If youre looking for a place to book in Olympia, look elsewhere. Sad excuse for a venue.

Kind volunteers and an eclectic array of cast as well as performances all year round!

Pretty cool spot. Great mural on the side of the theater. And a good vibe around the area full of art and culture. Nice day trip.

Play young Frankenstein was wonderful. The vintage theatre was beautiful. The concession stand was terrible

This place holds the true heart of Olympia. Housed in a high ceiling theatre with a balcony thats been preserved for decaded with love by commited volunteers. You wont catch the latest block buster here but if youre a true lover of film, this is the place for you. Enjoy a freshly popped bag of popcorn with a smile from a friendly OFS volunteer but do them a favor and clean up after yourself.

This theatre celebrates community and famoly. Thank you!

Lovely vintage theater. Great venue for the plays performed there.

Beautiful and historic theatre that offers a wonderful variety of films, events and concerts. There is snack food available, and a vintage themed upstairs that I have attended many art shows and other events at. Great, quirky theatre with surprising movie choices and they host many special events. The Olympia Film Society has their annual event here. Wonderful place to visit.

The Capitol Theater is a historic Art Deco theater built in 1924. Its well worth a visit just for the ambiance, but the Olympia Film Society features hard-to-find art films and hosts other events there, too.

Cool old theater. The balcony is so much fun! But the sound wasnt as good as it should be but being able to experience the whole show (live bands) visually made up for it. Watching the pit crowd was entertaining.

Great selection of off the beaten path films

Great movie theatre, very Olympia-style.

Beautiful venue! Sound was amazing for Migration Fest. Great location.

The only good cinema in oly is also one of the best in the northwest! This is where to go to see oscar-nominated and buzzworthy films. They have a raffle before every film!

Ape Snake! Jk Spectacular Venue, awesome show by Rev Voodoo Sandy Delta - Super fun time.

The venue needs some work but it is so good to have the Olympia Film Society bringing excellent cinema to us.

Great place to see great movies. The movie fare here makes you think and people need to learn how to think again.

What a neat venue! Old school theater brought back. Nice.

This historic theater attracts such a great community of people.

The community support of Capitol Theater is so stellar! The volunteers make this happen, and they give back in so many ways to this community right here in Olympia!

A Historic 1925? theater that is volunteer run. Often showing little arthouse films. Very reasonable prices and a decent venue for a concert and you can even grab a drink on the upper level. While in disrepair, you can see hints of the past grandeur.

Great concert with Maceo Parker!!

The bridge is the hotest on the Olympia set. I had fun and every artist did really good they all got 10 stars and my sister lelh shotouts to her and the bridge keep collaborating and practicing to keep it perfect good work to all

Worth it for an alternative movie not playing in other commercial movie theater.

Nice relaxed ambience. Announcer PA hard to understand. Dont tell you no free refills and concessions closes during movie. Diff expectation due to all movie theaters being the same on concessions. Nice movie choices that go outside our culture myopic views!

Art theater. Local shows. Volunteer run. What is not to love? Come see a good movie and give these fine people your money.

This is an aged theater that is slowly being refurbished. It is the best place to see movies of great variety, from first run Hollywood productions to classic greats to amazing films from around the world. Mostly volunteer run with a great staff this is the center of film culture in the south sound area.

Ive seen a movie and a Live show here. Its a old theater but very old school.

Love this old theater and the Oly Film Society

This is a great place to watch movies. The prices are great. The popcorn is delicious. They regularly show independent films, and documentaries. They also occasionally screen older film favorites, such as the labyrinth.

I love this place. A great old time theater with a local feel. This is how movies used to watched before all the multiplexes came around. Grab some popcorn and enjoy a movie.

Fun place to see a show

I rarely go to movies. When I do, it is usually one being shown by the Olympia Film Society at this theater. I like the old fashioned atmosphere, the community involvement, and the selection of unusual films by independent filmmakers.

Beloved community.

Great place to see movies.

Current home of Olympia Film Society, the Capitol Theater is a slice of historical downtown Olympia.Its Art Deco details are a visual treat, and our kids and their friends love watching from the balcony.If youre just visiting Olympia, this is well worth a stop. If youre an Olympian through-and-through, this is a treasure we need to support.Kudos to OFS for making the Capitol Theater a hub of South Sound arts.

Quaint old place!

Neat venue. Not overly fancy, allowing for less expensive admissions and allows for all-ages shows with only 21+ allowed upstairs when alcohol is served.

I love Capitol Theater so much I became a member. The tickets are very affordable, and even more so as a member. I enjoy their selection of movies each week, and occasional events. The only downside is the uncomfortable seats.

A nice small historic theater. The screen is significantly smaller than modern screens but if you remember that it is a small out school theater its rather nice.

Im able to check off movies I missed as a young lad here. Such as The Last Dragon last year and more recently, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Classic establishment. Never let this place go anywhere, Neighbors.

This is a historic venue that truly elevates whatever happens to be playing here. Service was great and the burlesque was awesome. #tushburlesque

This location is the local film society. I saw a great movie here. The interior is old style movie theater and quite shabby. But, the equipment is in good shape

This theater is amazing and a gem in our community. Great environment and the snack bar in fun. Comfortable seating and beautiful architecture.

Cool theater as far as its looks... It has small old seats which can be uncomfortable for larger people like myself. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Beer and wine available as well during showtimes.

For concert tickets? Are they assigned? I purchased a couple and I am curious how it all works. Thanks. It says I pick up at will call, but what happens next?

Good venue for a concert. Great sound. Old and tiny close seats.

No reason to go anywhere else in the area if youre a film buff.

R. I. P. MIKEY DEES

Saw a concert here, and it was pretty nice. A very straight forward theater, one screen/stage, small lobby with concessions and comfortable seats.

Good venue for the Banff Film Festival. Only downside of the old school ambiance is the lack of adequate bathrooms. Other than that, this is a wonderful old theater!

Its an old facility but the show was great!

The sound system is pretty good.

Great experience! Wonderful actors and show.

Fun, great shows, wonderful volunteers, quirky. Really enjoyed it.

No complaints. All the latest

Beautifully historic facility, that plays all the latest and greatest independent films. Reasonably priced tickets and concessions. Will be back as soon as possible.

Built in 1924, this theater has hosted many greats of film, theater, music, comedy... something for everyone.

A great local theatre.

Great old movie house!

Cozy little theater. Alcohol served on the second floor but expect to wait in line and make some friends.