East Side Business Improvement District
Oriental Theatre
The magnificent Oriental Theatre is a core component of Milwaukee’s cinema history
Oriental Theatre

Entertainment

Oriental Theatre

2230 N Farwell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202

(414) 276-5140

OrientalTheatre@mkefilm.org

Built in 1927, the magnificent Oriental Theatre is a core component of Milwaukee’s cinema history. Milwaukee Film, a nonprofit film and community organization, began a 31-year lease to operate the cinema in 2018. With extensive local support, Milwaukee Film is currently restoring the Oriental Theatre to its original luster and developing it into a world-class venue for film experiences. During the annual Milwaukee Film Festival and for year-round events and screenings, film fans can enjoy the beauty of this historic gem while always finding something entertaining and engaging on the screen.