Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas

First Street and Founders Way,
Bethlehem, PA 18015

Unfavorite 2 people favorited this theater

Related Websites

Artsquest (Official)

Additional Info

Functions: Movies (Foreign), Movies (Independent)

Phone Numbers: Box Office: 610.332.1300

Nearby Theaters

Artsquest Steelstacks, home of Frank Banko Alehouse Cinema

The Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas opened in spring of 2011, located at the new Steelstacks Center in Bethlehem, PA. The two auditoriums (100 & 200 seats) have both digital and 35mm capability, 7.1 surround sound and have reserved seating. The theatre screens independent, foreign and documentary films, and is named for the founder of one of the largest beer distributors in the United States. Therefore, there is beer and other adult beverages, along with a limited food menu that can be enjoyed in the theatre. There is a Tuesday film discussion group, weekend late night horror films and a monthly ‘Soundtrack Comes Alive’ with a live band playing in front of a film.

The Steelstacks Center is part of a $1 Billion redevelopment of a former steel mill and sits at the base of the old blast furnaces, which are illuminated at night. There is also a comedy club, concert venue, outdoor venues and a Levitt Pavilion with free entertainment on a lawn for up to 2,500. Future plans call for reuse of old mill buildings for retail and residences. One building has been rehabbed as a community college.

The center is owned and operated by the non-profit Artsquest, which also runs Bethlehem’s summer Musikfest and other festivals. They have also partnered with the nearby Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem to raise funds by featuring casino-quality entertainers under a large tent, with proceeds benefitting Steelstacks.

Contributed by Desmond Fries

Recent comments (view all 1 comments)

BigGreenBag
BigGreenBag on April 12, 2022 at 10:42 am

Two nice theaters, most DCP but tey do have a projector they’ll bring out for certain revivals.

Will typically have two indie movies on rotation for the week, with special screenings a few times a week.

You must login before making a comment.

New Comment

Subscribe Want to be emailed when a new comment is posted about this theater?
Just login to your account and subscribe to this theater.