Cheap Cinema Tickets UK

Unlock cheap cinema tickets across the UK and save big on your next night out. From 2-for-1 deals to exclusive discount codes, enjoy your favourite films without breaking the bank — all with minimal effort!

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How to Get Cheap (or Free) Cinema Tickets in the UK

Love the cinema but hate paying full price? Good news — there are loads of legit ways to snag free or heavily discounted tickets every month! Whether you’re a film buff or just fancy a night out without breaking the bank, here’s where to start:

UK Cinema Deals by Day

Monday

Tuesday & Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday & Sunday

Need a code? Have one to share? Head to our Facebook post here to request/share codes.

How to Qualify for Each Cinema Offer

Tesco Clubcard – Get Double Value on Cineworld & Picturehouse Tickets
Exchange your Tesco Clubcard vouchers for Cineworld or Picturehouse cinema codes and get double their value. Every 50p in vouchers becomes £1 toward your ticket.

Three Mobile – £3 Cineworld or Picturehouse Tickets (Fri–Sun)
Three customers can claim a £3 adult ticket to any 2D Cineworld or Picturehouse film, once a week, using the Three+ rewards app. Valid Friday to Sunday.

Vodafone & Voxi – Two Odeon Tickets for £8
Vodafone pay-monthly or PAYG users (with a £10+ top-up in the last 60 days) can grab 2 Odeon tickets for £8, or Odeon Luxe tickets for £13, via the My Vodafone app.
Voxi customers can also claim this deal once per month via Voxi Drop.

Amazon Prime – Two Odeon Tickets for £10 (Once a Month)
Prime members can claim 2 Odeon tickets for £10 or Odeon Luxe recliner tickets for £15 every calendar month. Valid for any 2D screening Monday–Thursday.

Odeon Extras – Save Up to 60% on Mondays
Join Odeon Extras for free and get big savings on any movie all day Monday (inc. bank holidays) at most locations.

Odeon Kids – £2.75 Tickets for Children & Adults
Odeon Kids screenings offer £2.75 tickets for children (under 15) and accompanying adults. Available weekends and school holidays on selected films.

Vue via Groupon – 5 Tickets for £22, 10 for £40, or 2 for £9.50
Buy discounted Vue ticket bundles from Groupon and use them on any 2D film until 18 May. Use all at once or across different visits.

Sky Cinema – 2 Free Vue Tickets Every Month
If you're a Sky Cinema customer, claim two free Vue tickets each month via the MySky app. Valid Sunday to Thursday at any Vue cinema.

O2 & Virgin Media – 2 Vue Tickets for £6 (or 4 for £12)
Eligible O2 or Virgin Media customers can claim Vue tickets through Priority each week. Valid for any 2D screening, any day.

Showcase Insider – £4.99 Tickets on Mondays
Sign up for free to Showcase Insider and get discounted tickets for just £4.99 every Monday. Standard pricing is usually £7.99 or more.

Showcase Silver Screenings – £5 Tickets for Over 60s (Thursdays Before 4PM)
Seniors (60+) can get £4.99 tickets for any movie starting before 4pm on Thursdays. Valid for standard 2D films. Extra charges apply for premium formats.

Vitality – 50% Off Odeon Tickets (Any Day of the Week)
Get 50% off one Odeon ticket per week with Vitality Health or Life Insurance. Just earn 12 activity points through exercise (like walking) using a connected fitness tracker. Once qualified, redeem your discounted ticket for any standard 2D screening. Get a £100 Amazon voucher when you sign up to Vitality here.

Monzo Perks – 1 Free Vue Ticket per Month
Monzo customers can enjoy one free Vue cinema ticket every month. No need to do anything extra – it’s automatically available as part of your Monzo Perks. Valid for any 2D screening, subject to availability. Get up to £50 when you sign up to Monzo here.

Meerkat Movies – 2-for-1 Cinema Tickets Every Tuesday or Wednesday
Buy a qualifying product (like travel insurance) through Compare the Market and get access to Meerkat Movies. Enjoy 2-for-1 tickets every week at participating cinemas, valid on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Find out how to get Meerkat movies free here.

Vue Mighty Mornings – £2.49 Child & Adult Tickets
Enjoy weekend and school holiday cinema for less with Vue Mighty Mornings. Get £2.49 tickets for kids (ages 4–12) and accompanying adults for selected morning screenings when booked online or via the app. Tickets are £3.49 each if purchased at the cinema.

Cineworld Movies for Juniors – £4 Child & Adult Tickets
Catch family favourites for less with Cineworld’s Movies for Juniors. Kids aged 14 and under and their accompanying adults can get £3.99 tickets for selected screenings on weekends and school holidays. The price includes a £1 booking fee per ticket and usually features previously released films.

Ways to Get Free Cinema Tickets

Club Lloyds Account – 6 free cinema tickets per year
Open a Club Lloyds bank account, choose 'cinema tickets' as your reward, and they’ll send you 6 tickets (usable at ODEON or Vue) about a month after you join.

Sky Cinema – 2 free Vue cinema tickets per month
If you’re a Sky Cinema customer, you’ll automatically receive 2 free Vue tickets every month, usable Sunday–Thursday.

Monzo Perks – 1 free Vue cinema tickets per month

If you’re a Monzo customer, you’ll automatically receive 1 free Vue tickets every month. Get up to £50 when you sign up to Monzo here.

FAQ’s

  • This page shows you all the best ways to get discounted or completely free cinema tickets across the UK. Whether it’s through banking perks, phone contracts, insurance rewards, or clever hacks, you’ll find everything you need here.

  • Yes! Every offer listed is a real promotion from trusted companies like Amazon, Vodafone, Vitality, Club Lloyds, and Sky. We also show you official hacks and tips to access deals that others might miss.

  • Some offers require spending (like having a Vitality insurance plan or Amazon Prime subscription), but others like Vodafone’s VeryMe Rewards or Sky Cinema tickets are simply bonuses for being an existing customer.

    • Vitality – 1 discounted Odeon ticket per week.

    • Amazon Prime – 2 discounted tickets once per month.

    • Meerkat Movies – 2-for-1 tickets every Tuesday or Wednesday.

    • Vodafone VeryMe – 2 tickets for £8 once per week.

    • Club Lloyds – 6 free tickets per year.

    • Sky Cinema – 2 free Vue tickets every month.

  • Mainly Odeon and Vue cinemas across the UK. Always double-check when redeeming your code or ticket to make sure it’s valid at your chosen cinema.

  • You can access Meerkat Movies without buying insurance by following our free hack here. It only takes a few minutes and saves you paying out unnecessarily.

  • Usually not for the same ticket — each deal is separate. However, you can have multiple offers active at once (for example, using Vitality for one trip, and Meerkat Movies for another).

  • You can still access plenty of deals! Meerkat Movies (via our free method) and Amazon Prime cinema offers are very accessible to most people. Sky Cinema customers also get free monthly tickets.

  • In many cases, yes — particularly if you’re not planning to use a code yourself. We’ve even set up a Facebook post here where you can request, swap, or share codes with others!

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