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The Bioscope Independent Cinema The Bioscope has proudly been Johannesburg's indie cinema space for the past 15 years. Available for private hire.
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Public events include our choice of the best cinema, concept nights, festivals, live comedy and live music! The Bioscope is an innovative independent cinema located in Johannesburg.The doors to its permanent and exclusive space opened on the 8th June 2010. The aim of the cinema is to increase the diversity of content on South African movie screens. In bringing new films to new audiences, The Bioscope is striving to grow new markets for new films, and are proud to be involved in developing local audiences for locally & internationally produced cinema.

We’ve partnered with our good friends and neighbours here at 44 Stanley Vinosity to curate some more interesting wines f...
22/10/2026

We’ve partnered with our good friends and neighbours here at 44 Stanley Vinosity to curate some more interesting wines for our W**e List. We appreciate their knowledge and unique indie stock!! So hail that uber, and consider one of these chaps in an ice bucket alongside you during your next Bioscope visit.

Over the weekend, a couple who hired the cinema for a special couple screening, made custom T-Shirts for the occasion! S...
14/10/2026

Over the weekend, a couple who hired the cinema for a special couple screening, made custom T-Shirts for the occasion! So we had to share it! 😍

All the info and rates for Couple’s Screening are available over on our website in the Hire The Cinema section. We do these at more off-peak times so we can make it our lowest rate as a result. A lovely win win ☺️

We’d love to think we are a perfect year-end spot for the small businesses or teams of around 50 or less. You come over ...
08/10/2026

We’d love to think we are a perfect year-end spot for the small businesses or teams of around 50 or less. You come over for a fun movie you guys decide on together, along with some yummy pizzas and drinks in the courtyard!

We already have a bunch planned for this season, but just like when we start putting chairs down the aisles in some of our screenings… we can always make room for more at The Bioscope!

We loved hosting another MOMMIES AT THE MOVIES this morning! This is special screening for new parents and their little...
29/09/2026

We loved hosting another MOMMIES AT THE MOVIES this morning! This is special screening for new parents and their little ones looking to get out the house, meet other parents and still catch the latest releases. Come and enjoy a guilt-free screening where feeding, crying, and general niggley behaviour won’t be bothering the person next to you!

Our aim is to try do these on the last Tuesday of every month at 10am! So book your ticket, because every mommy deserves a monthly cinema experience without worry! Little ones watch (and sleep) for free!

We pulled off our first ever CEREAL BOX CINEMA this morning! 🥣 It was perfect for Coyote Vs Acme, but this can now be a ...
24/09/2026

We pulled off our first ever CEREAL BOX CINEMA this morning! 🥣 It was perfect for Coyote Vs Acme, but this can now be a special weekend morning event we will do for all our family films going forward!! ☺️

Lovely day ahead for us here with a day of SOLD OUT screenings for Italian Cinema Day, as well as our monthly gathering ...
13/09/2026

Lovely day ahead for us here with a day of SOLD OUT screenings for Italian Cinema Day, as well as our monthly gathering Chess At The Bioscope with The Pony Club in our courtyard ☺️

We have to once again give thanks to The Long Take Film Club for the incredible energy and meaning they bring to our spa...
17/08/2026

We have to once again give thanks to The Long Take Film Club for the incredible energy and meaning they bring to our space. Always over sold out, with discussions that really take it one step further than most would! So thank you House of Shem and deniz sertkol for all that you do!

Our next meeting is Wed 26 Aug, the last Wednesday of every month. So dont delay folks.

Thanks for the photos

It was an honour to host Sdumo Mtshali and GQ South Africa for a special event this morning! We always aim for comfy and...
01/08/2026

It was an honour to host Sdumo Mtshali and GQ South Africa for a special event this morning!

We always aim for comfy and cosy over here, but its great to have an excuse to pull out our fancy dress when needed! 😎

Had the honour of hosting a special media screening today of the film BlackBurnsFast by Sandulela Asanda We’re excited t...
29/07/2026

Had the honour of hosting a special media screening today of the film BlackBurnsFast by Sandulela Asanda

We’re excited to host screenings here at The Bioscope this August!!

Two nights of SOLD OUT screenings where our monthly horror film club The Horror In Our Hearts and our original event Dum...
25/07/2026

Two nights of SOLD OUT screenings where our monthly horror film club The Horror In Our Hearts and our original event Dumpling Box Cinema teamed up!!

Thanks for all the love and support!!

Address

44 Stanley Avenue, Braamfontein Werf
Johannesburg
2001

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 22:00
Thursday 10:00 - 22:00
Friday 10:00 - 22:00
Saturday 09:00 - 22:00
Sunday 09:00 - 22:00

Telephone

+27619004457

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