Cinema Perla

Cinema Perla is a multifunctional cinema located in Bologna, Italy, within the context of the Parrocchia di Sant'Egidio (Sant'Egidio Parish). It sits a short walk from Porta di San Donato, close to the historic centre of Bologna, at Via San Donato, 38. The venue is equipped to organise and host film festivals, cineforums, conferences, seminars, concerts, shows, congresses, assemblies, presentations and community events in general. The hall was fully renovated in 2001 and modernised again in 2017. It has a very high level of accessibility and 438 seats, a very large screen, a Dolby Surround system, a bar, and audio/lighting services. Its stated common goal is to progressively increase the initiatives and opportunities offered, to provide ever more variety and occasions for healthy gathering, and to constantly improve the quality of its projects while making the Perla known as a hall that is available and open to everyone. The cinema is part of the parish complex and operates as a community-oriented cultural and social hub rather than a purely commercial multiplex. It publishes a seasonal programme — for example, a 2026/2027 season programme — and ticket prices listed on its website are €7 full price and €5.50 reduced (over 65, under 11, CardCultura holders). Free private parking is available, with entrance from Via San Donato.

Cinema Perla is a cinema located in Bologna, Italy, within the Parrocchia di Sant'Egidio. It is situated a short distance from Porta di San Donato, near the historic centre, at Via San Donato, 38. The hall was completely renovated in 2001 and modernised again in 2017. It operates as a multifunctional cinema hall, equipped for film festivals, cineforums, conferences, seminars, concerts, shows, congresses, assemblies, presentations and community events. The venue has 438 seats, a very large screen, a Dolby Surround system, a bar, and audio/lighting services, and it is described as having a very high level of accessibility. Its stated aims include progressively increasing the initiatives and opportunities offered, improving the quality of its projects, and making the Perla known as a hall that is available and open to everyone. The cinema publishes seasonal programmes, such as the 2026/2027 season, and lists ticket prices of €7 full and €5.50 reduced (over 65, under 11, CardCultura holders). Free private parking is available, with entrance from Via San Donato.

• 2026

  A 2026/2027 season programme was published.

• 2017

  The hall was modernised again.

• 2001

  The hall was completely renovated.

A community-oriented, highly accessible parish cinema and multifunctional cultural venue in Bologna, open to all and focused on film culture and community gathering.

• Film screenings

• Cineforums

• Film festivals

• Conferences and seminars

• Concerts and shows

• Community events

1. 1Cinema Perla Bologna -cinemaperlabologna.org
2. 2IL PERLA - Cinema Perla Bolognacinemaperlabologna.org
3. 3Cinema Perlawikidata.org