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Teatro Medica Palace

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A historic single-screen cinema and music venue in central Bologna, reopened in 2016 and now operating as the Pop Up Cinema Medica 4K.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

Teatro Medica Palace (also known as Cinema Teatro Medica Palace or Cinema Medica Palace) is a cinema and music venue located on Via Montegrappa in the historic centre of Bologna, Italy, a short walk from Piazza Maggiore. It is one of the last remaining single-screen cinemas in Bologna's old town and, with a seating capacity of 870 and a screen measuring 17 metres, it is described as the largest cinema auditorium in the Emilia-Romagna region. In the 21st century the venue specialised in film programming while continuing to host live music and other events. After a period of closure, the cinema was reopened in March 2016 under new management by Black Mamba s.r.l., led by Enrico Baraldi. Under this management the venue has been branded and operated as "Pop Up Cinema Medica 4K", with an online ticketing platform at medica.popupcinema.18tickets.it. The current programming mixes first-run and art-house titles, including original-language screenings with Italian subtitles, alongside special events with guests in the auditorium. The venue's large single auditorium and central location make it a notable exhibition point in Bologna's cultural life.

History

Teatro Medica Palace is a cinema and music venue in Bologna, Italy, located on Via Montegrappa in the city's historic centre, a short distance from Piazza Maggiore. It is one of the last single-screen cinemas remaining in Bologna's old town. Its auditorium seats 870 people and its screen measures 17 metres, making it, according to Italian Wikipedia, the largest cinema auditorium in the Emilia-Romagna region. During the 21st century the venue specialised in film programming while remaining active as a cinema and theatre. After several years of closure, the cinema was reopened in March 2016 under the new management of Black Mamba s.r.l., led by Enrico Baraldi. Under this management the venue has operated under the "Pop Up Cinema Medica 4K" brand, with ticketing and programming handled through the website medica.popupcinema.18tickets.it. The venue's programming includes first-run and art-house films, original-language screenings with Italian subtitles, and special events with guests present in the auditorium. Its combination of a large single auditorium, central location and mixed film/live-event programme keeps it active as a cultural venue in Bologna.

  • 2016

    Cinema reopened after several years of closure under new management by Black Mamba s.r.l., led by Enrico Baraldi.

Products and positioning

A historic single-screen cinema and music venue in central Bologna, positioned as the largest cinema auditorium in Emilia-Romagna and a cultural landmark near Piazza Maggiore.

  • Film screenings (first-run and art-house)

  • Original-language screenings with Italian subtitles

  • Special events with guests in the auditorium

  • Live music and theatre performances

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