The Historic Artcraft Theatre

The Marquee Project of
Franklin Heritage, Inc.
A 501c3 non-profit, historic preservation organization
57 N. Main St., Franklin, IN

Three Shows in one weekend!

Bridget Jones's Diary
Starring Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth

7:30 p.m.
Friday 
April 20

Reel Women / Vintage Wine 
$10 ticket includes a voucher to use at the theatre for a glass of River City Winery wine -or- a small popcorn/soda combo

Rated R | 2001 |  Comedy, drama | 1 hr, 41 min.
A British woman is determined to improve herself while she looks for love in a year in which she keeps a personal diary.

Showing in 35mm film

Sponsored by Kappa Kappa Sigma, Upsilon Chapter

Cartoons for Cans
Starring Bugs Bunny and friends!

11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Saturday
April 21

Cartoons for Cans 
Enjoy one hour of classic Warner Brothers cartoons. Different cartoons at each show time!
​Admission is just one canned (or non-perishable) good collected at the door. All goods will be donated to Interchurch Food Pantry. 

Both show times in 35mm film

Sponsored by Kid City Academy

National Lampoon's Vacation
Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo

7:30 p.m.
Saturday 
April 21

Brew and View 
$10 ticket includes a voucher to use at the theatre for a glass of Shale Creek Brewing beer -or- a small popcorn/soda combo

Rated R | 1983 |  Comedy, drama | 1 hr, 38 min.
The Griswold family's cross-country drive to the Walley World theme park proves to be much more arduous than they ever anticipated.

Showing in 35mm film

Sponsored by Bob and Paula Heuchan

Upcoming shows on sale now

Tickets to these - and other shows are available for purchase now. 

The Iron Giant

2 & 7:30 p.m.,
​Friday and Saturday
April 27 & 28

​SHOWTIMES:
Friday: 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Doors open ​one hour prior to showtime
Sponsored by
Graham's Wrecker Service

Cartoons for Cans

 2 & 7:30 p.m.
​Friday and Saturday
May 4 & 5

​SHOWTIMES:
Friday: 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Doors open ​one hour prior to showtime
Sponsored by
Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The Wizard of Oz

2 & 7:30 p.m.,
Friday and Saturday
May 11 and 12

​SHOWTIMES:
Friday: 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Doors open ​one hour prior to showtime
Sponsored by
B2S LifeSciences

Plan your next visit

A trip to the Artcraft Theatre is more than a movie. It's an event. Below, you can see our full schedule, some FAQs, and a little history below.

Movie and Event Schedule

See what movies and events are on the schedule.

F.A.Q page

Need directions? Not sure what to expect? Wondering where to eat before / after the show?
​Click here for answers to our frequently asked questions.

About the Artcraft Theatre

A lot has happened since our theater was built in 1922. 
​Click here to see historic photos of the building and the restoration process.​

Franklin Heritage, Inc properties and businesses

The Historic Artcraft Theatre

625 seat, single-screen movie theatre in the heart of downtown Franklin. 
35mm preferred format since 1922!

Franklin Heritage, Inc.

Our parent organization focusing on preservation and historic restoration of Franklin's historic structures.

Madison Street Salvage

Architectural salvage, antiques,
​vintage furniture and more!
Open Thursday through Saturday 
​10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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