Nickelodeon Theatre of the Columbia Film Society

About Us

As South Carolina’s only nonprofit arthouse cinema, The Nickelodeon has for over forty years played a critical role in the development and growth of the arts space in the region. From its beginnings as a one-screen theatre in a converted bank building, The Nick has emerged as a major cultural anchor on Columbia’s blossoming Main Street, drawing over 40,000 attendees into the heart of the city annually.

The Nick’s programming is comprised of a mix of first-run independent films, special curated series, and one-off screenings of films of relevance to our community. As big believers in creating more engaging film-going experiences, the Nickelodeon often provides opportunities for conversation before and after screenings, pulling together experts and community members as speakers and respondents.