Advance Bookings
By phone
Nelson State Cinemas - ph (03) 548 3885
Live Online
Use your web browser (State Cinemas Nelson and the Suter Cinema only) - click on your preferred session time. This will take you through a seat selection process which enables you to select your own seats. For this service Book My Show charges up to $4 per booking. Booked tickets are held at the cinema counter for collection or use your booking reference number or credit card to collect your pre-booked tickets from one of our Self Ticketing Kiosks in the foyer . Please present your credit card used to make the booking when picking up your tickets from the front counter. Web bookings not available for State, Motueka.
Over the Counter
For any movie session programmed into the ticketing system- Suter bookings can be made at the State Cinemas, Nelson counter outside Suter Cinema hours. Motueka counter bookings must be made at the State Cinema, Motueka counter.
State Cinema, Nelson
Seat reservations available for all sessions - choose you own seat at the counter or by booking live online. Advance sales generally available from Tuesday each week for the week beginning Thursday.
State Prices
| 2D | 3D | |
| Adult before 5pm | $12.00 | $15.00 |
| Adult after 5pm |
$15.00 | $18.00 |
| Adult Tuesday (all day) |
$10.50 | $15.00 |
| Child (under 16) (all day) |
$9.50 | $12.50 |
| Senior (all day) |
$9.50 | $12.50 |
| Student (after 5pm only) |
$12.00 | $15.00 |
| Student Fri/Sat Night | $15.00 | $18.00 |
| Family Pass (2 adt / 2 chd) | $42.00 | $52.00 |
| Family Pass (1 adt / 4 chd) | $42.00 | $52.00 |
Reusable 3D Glasses $2.00
State Cinema Gift Vouchers
Adult, Child and Senior Vouchers can be redeemed at State Nelson or Motueka cinemas
A surcharge will apply when redeeming gift vouchers for 3D films
Vouchers can not be redeemed by phone or by internet bookings
If you would like to purchase vouchers over the phone, just phone the box office on 03 5483 885 ext 1 and the box office staff will assist, posting the vouchers out for you same day. A $1 postage and handling fee applies.
Note: No student discount is given Fridays and Saturdays after 5pm. Please provide appropriate ID when asking for discounts (e.g. student card, Superannuatant Card)
Special prices may apply at times to Film Festivals, Gala Openings and other Special Screenings











