Art House Billings

Art House Billings Art House Billings is a local non-profit operating Art House Cinema and the Babcock Theatre in Downtown Billings. Stop by, watch a film and get to know us.
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Entertaining, engaging and enriching our community for a better understanding of ourselves, others and the world. Art House began as an idea of Billings native Matt Blakeslee and slowly but surely grew to a committed core of individuals passionate to see downtown have a premium theater and art space. Beginning in 2012 we started work on our business plan, hired theater consultants, traveled to conventions, built relationships with other theaters, and began to talking with our architect, Dennis Deppmeier. Finally in the summer of 2013 we found a home in the old bowling alley (Center Lanes) located at 109 North 30th Street. This place was perfect as it not only provided a great space to build our theater, but also provided the adequate room and infrastructure for our desired expansion in the future. We signed the lease and began demolition and remodeling in September 2014. The next 7 months involved many long nights, early mornings and multiple coffee runs as we continued to tweak, design, and build out the theater. Our amazing architect wisely informed us we should plan for an approximate price tag of $220,000 when all was said and done. This didn’t phase us, but simply motivated us to share the vision, fundraise, and work hard to save every penny we could. So many individuals and companies stepped up to the plate to help cut our projected budget from $220,000 to $120,000. This truly became a community project and we are so grateful to everyone who gave, served, and shared the story. March 2015 we opened our doors to the public and began to show films. This is only the beginning and we can’t wait to see what happens as we continue to bring in great films along with showcasing other great art. We can’t wait to have a great conversation.

09/17/2026

Matt talks about the new Oasis documentary DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER.
Listen to full episode of Art House Rewind wherever you get podcasts.

Today these amazing people from First Interstate Bank came, complete with smiles and positivity, to show Babcock and Art...
09/17/2026

Today these amazing people from First Interstate Bank came, complete with smiles and positivity, to show Babcock and Art House some major love ❤️ They scrubbed, they painted, they built. They got stuff DONE ✅. We are incredibly grateful for their hard work and dedication to their community. XOXO to you too FIB!

A BEAST OF AN ANIMATED FILM!SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM is coming to Art House this week! From Aardman, ...
09/15/2026

A BEAST OF AN ANIMATED FILM!

SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM is coming to Art House this week! From Aardman, the creators of Wallace & Gromit and Chicken Run, comes a charmingly sweet stop-motion animated adventure that is a low-key masterpiece that is entertaining, gives a nod to classic horror tales, and warms the heart of parents and kids alike! Don't let these sheep pass you by!

Opening September 18 at Art House Cinema & Pub
Tickets on sale now at arthousebillings.com

LOSING HOPE!Don't miss the awesome Korean action thriller HOPE at Art House this week before it is gone! A big screen s...
09/15/2026

LOSING HOPE!

Don't miss the awesome Korean action thriller HOPE at Art House this week before it is gone! A big screen spectacle that is the most fun in a theater you'll have this week, so don't let it pass you by!

RESIDENT EVIL REINVENTEDFrom Zach Cregger, the ma behind horror hits Barbarian and Weapons, comes RESIDENT EVIL! A rebo...
09/14/2026

RESIDENT EVIL REINVENTED

From Zach Cregger, the ma behind horror hits Barbarian and Weapons, comes RESIDENT EVIL! A reboot of the long running video game horror franchise, this scales down its scope to focus on a medical courier as he tries to survive a chaotic outbreak in this action-packed thriller that is sure to please old and new fans of the games and films.

Opening September 18 at Art House Cinema & Pub
Tickets on sale now at arthousebillings.com

09/14/2026

Kyler tells us what makes HOPE the film to check out this week at Art House!
Listen to full episode of Art House Rewind wherever you get podcasts.

LITTLE THEATERS, BIG IMPACT ON THEIR COMMUNITIESOne night only, Sunday the 13th, don't miss this intimate look at small ...
09/12/2026

LITTLE THEATERS, BIG IMPACT ON THEIR COMMUNITIES

One night only, Sunday the 13th, don't miss this intimate look at small town rural theaters across the West (including several in Montana like the one in Anaconda in the picture), with the documentary THE LAST PICTURE SHOWS. Changes in the industry and movie going habits have made business hard for these small theaters, but the void they would leave in their communities would be deeply felt if they disappeared. A bittersweet documentary that is near and dear to us at Art House, but well worth experiencing this Sunday!

Tickets available now at arthousebillings.com

NOW PLAYING!A diverse and exciting lineup this weekend of films you won't want to miss at Art House!
09/11/2026

NOW PLAYING!

A diverse and exciting lineup this weekend of films you won't want to miss at Art House!

IT'S SHAKE AND BAKE!Celebrating 20 years this year, the Will Ferrell comedy TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY ...
09/09/2026

IT'S SHAKE AND BAKE!

Celebrating 20 years this year, the Will Ferrell comedy TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY is coming to Art House for Nostalgia Night! A revved up comedy from Adam McKay (the man behind Anchorman, Step Brothers, The Big Short, and Don't Look Up) brings high-octane humor to the world of NASCAR with John C. Reilly and Sacha Baron Cohen along for the ride! Buckle your seatbelt, this is a trip down memory lane with a highly quotable comedy that reminds us how great big screen comedies can be!

September 23 • 7PM at Art House Cinema & Pub
Tickets on sale now at arthousebillings.com

LAST CALL!Only a few more chances to catch TONY or LATE FAME at Art House this week before they're gone for good!
09/08/2026

LAST CALL!

Only a few more chances to catch TONY or LATE FAME at Art House this week before they're gone for good!

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109 N 30th Street
Billings, MT
59101

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

Telephone

+14066011241

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