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The Nantucket Dreamland

The Nantucket Dreamland
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TheatreArt Galleries (Arts & Culture)Conference/Function FacilitiesMovie Theatre

Hours:

Open 364 days a year (except Christmas Day); Hours vary due to movie schedules

Driving Directions:

In the heart of downtown Nantucket!

About Us

The Nantucket Dreamland is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for community activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of entertainment and education.

Located in the heart of downtown Nantucket, the Dreamland is LEED Certified from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) as an environmentally sustaining “green” facility and is open to the public year-round, including use of our public restrooms. This state-of-the-art complex features a 314 seat Main Theater along with flexible meeting and theater space in the Studio Theater and the beautiful Harborview Room.

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Events

Film for Thought: All That's Left of You
  • See All That’s Left of You at Dreamland on January 21 at 7:00 PM. Film for Thought screening. Free for Dreamland Members.
  • Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
the 2026 8th Annual Cat Film Festival
  • The 2026 Cat Film Festival at Nantucket Dreamland features an opening reception and 21 delightful short films celebrating cats worldwide.
  • Saturday Jan 24, 2026
Best Screenplays of the 21st Century: Almost Famous
  • “Almost Famous” screens Monday, Jan. 26 at 7 PM at Dreamland as part of the Best Screenplays series. Free for members. Tickets online.
  • Monday Jan 26, 2026
Golden Age Films: A Face in the Crowd
  • See A Face in the Crowd on January 27 at Dreamland. Golden Age Film screening. Free for seniors.
  • Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Film for Thought: Sentimental Value
  • See Sentimental Value at Dreamland on January 28 at 7:00 PM. Film for Thought screening. Free for Dreamland Members.
  • Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
the 2026 10th Annual Dog Film Festival
  • The 2026 Dog Film Festival at Nantucket Dreamland features an opening reception and moving short films celebrating dogs and human connection.
  • Saturday Jan 31, 2026
Free Community Screening: Kensuke's Kingdom
  • Free community screening of Kensuke’s Kingdom at Nantucket Dreamland, presented with the Egan Maritime Institute and followed by a post-film discussion.
  • Sunday Feb 1, 2026
Warren Miller's Sno-ciety
  • Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY screens at Nantucket Dreamland with an opening reception, raffle, and a celebration of winter and snow sports culture.
  • Thursday Feb 5, 2026
National Theater Live: Hamlet
  • National Theatre Live presents Shakespeare’s Hamlet on screen at Nantucket Dreamland, featuring a bold and immersive production of the classic tragedy.
  • Sunday Feb 8, 2026