Ive been coming here for over 3 years now, at least once a week to watch the newest movie that comes out Thursday night. I always go to the bar and meet the lovely faces of my favorite bartenders (Johnny, Rollin, & Luis) who always make me feel at home. Best theater in town.

Ive only ever been here twice and the first time was on a sort of out with friends thing but we werent in there too long. The second time was in October of 2019, as I attended The Rocky Horror Picture Show that apparently they host every year so there were a lot of regulars and so it was a very very festive crowd with lots of yelling of profanities (which was awesome!) as this was done around midnight or a little before that, so it was an all-adult crowd so no worries there.I was on a date with someone who has been to this event every time since it started so I was able to know what to do and all that. A great viewing area and looks nice and fancy in there. Overall a highly recommended place.

I love this theater! Small but mighty. Comfortable seating. Affordable tickets and concessions. Very clean and well maintained. I’ll never go elsewhere.

This was an absolute stellar experience! One of the highlights of our trip. When you get a chance, check out the history on this place. The interior is very cool, and makes you feel like you are watching a movie in the way it was intended to be watched. Highly recommend.

Very comfortable seats and very friendly staff. The prices are very reasonable for admission and concessions. Love the ceiling with the twinkling stars. Its a great place to watch a movie.

Great place to see a movie and have great popcorn while seated in comfortable nostalgia!Cant wait for the reopening...plz, plz, plz!

A gem. Lovingly restored and well-maintained, this room sits over 500 and is host to the Traverse City Film Festival. From its plush seats to its star-dotted ceiling, this is the perfect venue to catch a flick. A non-profit organization, the staff is comprised of volunteers who clearly love the place!

The atmosphere is unlike anything I’ve experienced in a movie theatre in quite some time! The staff are amazing, cordial, and professional. The fact that they honor the military as well lends to how remarkable this establishment is. Best movie experience I’ve ever had!

The State Theatre transports you back in time and provides you with a nostalgic and memorable movie experience.You are first greeted by incredible volunteers who really enhance this experience with their obvious passion for this Theatre. Next, if you’re in the mood for a treat, you will notice the more than reasonable concession prices. Note: A large bag of popcorn for $5 is virtually unheard of in 2017.The acoustics, seating and decor is easily worth the price of admission.The State Theatre makes you fall in love with movies all over again.

Love are trips here. The stars make you feel as if your out side. All the volunteers are so lovely. Has the charm of yester year.

So grateful to have this theater in our community. Just love to go there. Best popcorn in town too!

Favorite theater in town! Great movie options, great prices, fun events, incredible volunteers and staff - a staple in our community.

My husband, our two kids & I went for their $8 Christmas Movid ticket, cookie & cocoa bundle last month, we all had a BLAST! Everyone was SO nice, kind and helpful, the movie was great & the snacks were DIRT CHEAP! Well be back again!

Fabulous theater. Roomy comfortable seats and a fun staff. A real treat!

I love coming here with my family. All the volunteers are so kind. The best time to go is when they play The Polar Express!

Very comfortable seating. Sound system and quality is excellent. First time there. Saw Ford vs Ferrari and there were maybe 40 people there. Very strict on no cell phones/texting during the movies.

What a gem! Historic, classic theater with beautiful decor and old movie theater charm. Love the balcony seating. Decent concession prices!

A very great place to take kids! The ceiling looks like stars! Very comfy seats!

Very nice place to experience a movie! Good large screen in a single cavernous room, not a postage stamp of a screen like some modern places. Balcony seating available. The sound was at a reasonable volume, which is a plus to me because I usually have a rough time dealing with the decibel levels at the movies.Cons: one screen only, so if you are with a group, you cant split up and watch different things.

So nostalgic! So much like it used to be in its glory days only with better upholstery. The popcorn was, dare I say, affordable. Not to mention it was movie popcorn so it doesnt get better than that. Popcorn, drinks, tickets for 3 well under $50. Has wheelchair accessible areas right in the middle rows. A balcony! My grandkids loved the stars on the ceiling. Its run by volunteers I think. We had a little mishap before the movie started with a spilled bucket of popcorn, when we asked for a broom to sweep it up they swept it up for us and replaced the popcorn free of charge. Visual and sound quality very good. Plus, you have the option to purchase stainless steel straws for $1! All in all a great movie experience.

Over 100 years old and ran and maintained by Volunteers. Its absolutely lovley, has so much character, and is just an all around amazing experience.

State theatres, (minus Michael Moores slant/political interests when selecting) True Americana

One of my favorite places in all of Traverse City! The state theater is an awesome place to take in a show or movie. Favorite thing here is sitting in the balcony watching a movie with some of their amazing popcorn. Definitely be sure to check out their showings for their late night Friday Flicks that are only $5 for two tickets. And excellent way to affordably have date night.

Great volunteers, fantastic prices and comfortable. They always play latest movies. Only one theater.

Going to see the Grinch whom stole Christmas yeah Saturday mate.at 10:00 for 25 cents excited

Really beautiful theater. We went to a 25 cent movie.... Pretty sure thats all I need to say.

What a theatre should be, affordable, beautifully restored and comfortable. Truly a treasure in TC. Love that they have schedules for cheep matinees and older movies. Staff are volunteers and very wonderful.

I like how they do the 25¢ matinee on Saturday as well as free movies during spring break. I also appreciate the annual Film Festival they put on.

Love this place, I don’t get to go often enough!

Love the vintage feels , great staff and below reasonable prices.. 25¢ Classic Matinee . Yes please

Great theater great price $2.50 ahead, no adds before the show. Whats not to love

Really cool, not many people were there. Local popcorn, local snacks. Cannot go wrong here great atmosphere for peace and quiet to enjoy your movie.

Great service.. fully staffed very family friendly.

Superb! Theater, staff, and movie selection; Downton Abbey. State Theater, A Gem of Traverse City! Gerry with a G

Other than michael being there it is always a great experience. i decided to give 5 because michael is not there often but he does have very strong political reviews and ruins the experience. if he is not there however you get great popcorn fresh drinks and great movies. Love this place!

Old fashioned movie theater. Manned by volunteers to keep the prices low, I highly recommend attending this venue and supporting its ideals. Feeling of community. Theater goers are verbally welcomed and thanked for coming. Has free movie offerings spring break week each year. Seats are comfortable and do have movement, so not super old-fashioned. Usual snack offerings in lobby. Fantastic.

Great selection of movies old and new and lots of cheap movie specials everyone can afford. The popcorn is just horrible though, not fresh popped and no butter or even butter flavored toppings which ruins the whole movie experience for me. I really must have a nice bucket of buttered popcorn when I go out to see a movie in the theater.

Just saw Ford v Ferarri. Sound effects awesome

Really loved this little theatre. All the movies were free during spring break too! Cant stand Michael Moore though & apparently he inadvertently owns this theatre. But the theatre itself & the volunteer staff were great

Beautifully restored, historical TC landmark. Shows great movies past and present. A great family outing.

This theater is an Up North treasure. Skip the chains, come here for Great Movies!!

Love the State! Love volunteering here too!

A great experience for anyone. Cheap popcorn, comfy seats, friendly volunteer workers. Great movie events like the Friday night flick, and 25 cent matinee on Saturday. They mix it up with new movies and old ones too.

It was so retro I loved it

Well done....Dems did a great job

What a great place! We took the kids to watch the 25 cent movie that was playing on a Saturday morning. The theater was well maintained and the volunteers were extremely kind and attentive. Great popcorn and comfortable seats. No issues with not being able to see the screen either and you really couldnt hear the other children around you.

Great ambiance and well kept historic theatre. Great what they are doing preserving this place and showing exciting films from the past, present, and future.

So nice to have a movie house in town that is not only historically significant, but extremely affordable as well! It is wondeful to see a movie -- with popcorn, pop & candy -- for less than a weeks worth of grocery budget... Also, it is just a beautiful theater!

Love seeing movies in this place. The atmosphere just makes a movie feel more special.

This is not a Multi-plex. Here you will find interesting, provocative films. You will find comfortable seats, reasonable prices for popcorn and drinks. People will serve you with a smile and be glad you are here. No surliness in this theater. If you truly want a positive theater experience, the State Theater in Traverse City is where to get it.

Always love the State. The volunteers are also great.

The coolest movie Theatre around. Even the bathrooms are cool

Such a fun experience for the little ones. Reasonable pricing and friendly volunteer staff. My favorite is the ceiling before the show starts

Everything is wonderful. #datenight #reclinerseats

Great theater. Love that old theatre feel.

We love going to watch movies at the State Theater

This place is a non profit movie theater. Everyone working are volunteering! The snacks are priced so reasonably compared to other major theaters that I thought they missed something on my order! Seats? Amazingly comfy. Theater? Still looks and feels new. Location? Downtown tc with shops all around. Cant say enough. Great place.

Very cool, historic theatre. Excellent matinee price.

Beautiful renovations make this eclectic jem totally inspirational! Whats best is that they have kids showings as well!#TheTraverseCityMamaLlamaNeedsABreakSometime#TakeThemToTheStateTheatre

Great place to go .

I love the State Theater! Always something for everyone and so nicely decorated. Go see Mary Poppins!

Beautifully restored 100 year old movie palace. Run by volunteers it shows just great movies. A lot of movies that get no play anywhere else. The theatre is very family and community oriented and holds lots of free and .$.25 movies. Monday nights offer special programming for community groups. And concession prices are great and include locally sourced products.

Comfortable, nice decor. good movie.

Ill take the historic charm of this small town movie theater, over a big box megaplex, any day! I love that they show older movies for cheap too, from morning kids movies, to late night cult classics. Plus, its right downtown, surrounded by some of the best restaurants in TC, making diner and a movie a classy one-park date.

If youre looking for a traditional movie-going experience then the State Theater is the place for you. I guarantee that no matter what movie you see here you will have the greatest theater experience of your life. The volunteer staff is fantastic!

Such a Beautiful theater in excellent condition. Proud to support such a great business. The prices are an even better to see a film. My face go-to

Non-profit theaters are the way to go! Its so beautiful inside, and every movie Ive gone to see, from their blockbuster new releases to their Christmas classics to their fun-filled matinee, has been an experience. If you are visiting Traverse City for any reason, stopping by the State or the Bijou is a perfect complement to your stay.Also, the concessions and tickets are so sensibly priced as to ruin you for all other theaters. I wish I lived closer and could go more often!

Took the family to this nice theater to watch Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. Admission was only $0.25! Concessions were reasonably cheaper than at typical theaters. The staff is very friendly and I later found out the theater is operated by volunteers. This vintage-feel, small town theater is a great place to enjoy a family favorite!

Cool old theater, nice staff, good location in TC

Movie was great, staff was friendly and ceiling with stars was awesome! Peanut Butter Falcon

The all night horrothon was amazing

Very cool restored theater. Would be five stars with better movie selection. Mainly main stream movies that stay too long. Only unique films are Michael Moores or ones he likes or is promoting

The absolute best movie house in the world!

Best theatre I have ever been to. Comfortable clean seating and be sure to check out the balcony!

A beautifully restored local theater run by volunteers. The seats are comfy, the popcorn is cheap, the screen is generously sized and the projection is spot on. Forget the megaplex, this is really the best way to see a film in TC.

Great theater and amazing prices! It is always a great experience! It maintains the small town feel even though it hosts a national film festival. The volunteers make the experience even better!

Beautifully restored classic theater. Manned by volunteers.

Volunteer run, good selection of fresh movies peppered with classics throughout the year. Local sodas available, fresh popcorn with multiple seasonings, standard candy offerings.

Best theatre in town !

Great place to take a date or see a unique independent film! There is very atmospheric lighting in the theater up the walls, leading to stars shimmering in the ceiling. At the front there is a big velvet curtain in front of the screen!

Love the atmosphere here!

Beautiful theater with the nicest staff you could ever imagine! Just so sweet. Can’t wait to return!

Awesome affordable entertainment.

Spectacular theater lovingly refurbished. Reminded me of theaters in my youth back in the 70s, only nicer! Great people who obviously love their job!

Ive had adult date nights and kid friendly .25 movies! A wonderful experience every time. Thank you to Mr.Moore and all the volunteers

Cozy comfortable seating in a beautifully restored theater. Reasonable ticket prices and a wide variety of films both current and vintage. All voulenteer staff is A plus.

Very clean. We saw Solo & they had live characters and a drawing for tickets to comacon? They really did a lot to make the experience great. Popcorn starts at $2. Very good prices.

Efficient service, great popcorn, and clean facilities. The seats are comfortable and the stars on the ceiling are a beautiful touch.

This theater was restored to become a real center for entertainment here in TC. There is a film festival every summer, bringing the most recent films to us ahead of the rest of the country. We support the theater by serving as volunteers about once a month. Great for our community.

Amazing viewing of Deadpool 2! Theater is clean and prestine. Guess The State does late Friday night viewings of something different each week (and its discounted). Awesome experience!

A wonderful historic theater that shows classics and new films regularly. A Traverse City treasure.

I love this place.

Nice seats, volunteer based, great audio

FALSE ADVERTISING ISNT A STATE, but the movies were sub par

Love this place - clean, comfortable, volunteer staff is friendly, cost is a bargain

Came here to see Michael Moores film Where to Invade Next. Very thought provoking.

We took our little guy to the Saturday morning kids movie. It was a blast and tickets are only 25 cents! They have booster seats for kids too! Definitely a fun old time theater! Great experience :)

Great movie house! Reasonable prices on tickets and great prices on concessions. Throwback to the 50s in look and value.

Have been two times and loved each time. Spacious , friendly, comfortable and warm. Great venue and and space for seeing any movie and particularly loved seeing the oldies. Most definitely will go again!

Magical historic downtown arthouse theater, with the most comfy seats & reasonable concessions prices.