Clinton Street Theater

Clinton Street Theater

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Cult, indie, classics, drag, music, comedy. World famous for screening The Rocky Horror Picture Show! In 1976 it reverted to its original name.

A landmark of Portland cinema history, The Clinton Street Theater is one of the oldest operating movie houses in the United States. Opening in 1915 as the Clinton, the theater became the 26th Avenue Theatre in 1945 and the Encore in 1969. Although the theater has undergone many changes over the years, it remains an intimate single screen venue with the capacity for 200 patrons

Famous for its long

06/13/2026

Director of NOWHERE Gregg Araki describes the film as "Beverly 90210, on acid". If that isn't a sell, we don't know what is.

See the iconic 1997 film Saturday, June 20th at 7:00 PM.

06/12/2026

Internationally-acclaimed throat singer, musician, and ritual artist SORIAH performs tonight at 8:00 PM with composer and conceptual artist Scot Jenerik.

06/12/2026

We still have tickets available for our annual screening of BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER, presented by CULT SENSATION!

Featuring a superstar studded pre-film drag show, with themed tribute performances to the film’s spectacular soundtrack! Performances by CLARE APPARENTLY as Graham and HARLOW QUINZEL as Megan!

Get tickets while you still can! https://cstpdx.com/event/cult-sensation-but-im-a-cheerleader/

06/11/2026

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 2 screens tonight at 7:00 PM.

06/11/2026

We're THRILLED to be hosting icon Peaches Christ, star of the film Felissa Rose (Angela), and Midnight Mass co-host Michael Varrati for a very special one-hour live show event before a screening of the cult film--SLEEPAWAY CAMP!

The live portion of the evening will feature an opening drag performance, a live onstage conversation with Felissa, Michael, and Peaches, followed by an ’80s Camp Costume Contest judged by Felissa with audience participation.

Join us Friday, June 26th at 7:00 PM! Tickets are going fast... https://cstpdx.com/event/sleepaway-camp-the-midnight-mass-experience/

06/09/2026

THE STRIKE hosted by OJRC screens this evening at 7:00 PM.

Photos from Clinton Street Theater's post 06/09/2026

Trust us when we say that you need to experience SORIAH live in concert this Friday.

06/08/2026

THE SERPENT'S SKIN screens tonight at 7:00 PM.

06/08/2026

The costume design in Park Chan-wook's THE HANDMAIDEN is stunning and plays a pivotal role in the films plot. The costumes were designed by designer and art director Jo Sang-gyeong.

THE HANDMAIDEN plays Thursday, June 25th at 7:00 PM.

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2522 SE Clinton Street
Portland, OR
97202