Cinéma Astor in Vevey: a Belle Époque hall for the whole family

A large hall full of charm

Close to Vevey station, the Astor unfurls a single large hall of 242 seats, Belle Époque in inspiration, with a generous screen. Run by the Cinérive group, it is one of the two Vevey venues in the network. You come for the big films of the moment, but also for rarer events, such as live broadcasts of operas and ballets. An outing that is both simple and a touch chic.

What your children will discover

The Astor regularly shows young-audience and family films. Across Vevey, the Cinérive group also offers “P'tites Planète(s)”, screenings for 3- to 6-year-olds (one Saturday a month, dimmed lights, with an adult present). A gentle way to introduce the youngest to the big screen, in a beautiful hall.

What you do there and the atmosphere on site

You get your ticket (online or at the box office), settle into the large hall with its old-world character, and enjoy the film. The Astor’s “event” side (live operas and ballets) also makes it a lovely cultural discovery for older children. A stone’s throw away, the station and the lakeside let you extend the outing.

Before you go

• Recommended age: from 3 years for P'tites Planète(s), depending on the film
• Duration: allow 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the film
• Price: adult CHF 18, child (3-12) CHF 13, Pack Tribu (family) CHF 13/person; 3D surcharge +CHF 1
• Booking: online via the Cinérive box office or at the box office
• Transport: Vevey CFF station 2-3 minutes’ walk away
• Accessibility: hall accessible by lift (give notice; toilets not adapted for wheelchairs)
• Best season: all year round

Tips from parents

• For the youngest, look out for the “P'tites Planète(s)” screenings (3-6 years), one Saturday a month.
• The Pack Tribu (CHF 13/person from one child) eases the cost of a family outing.
• The live opera and ballet broadcasts can delight older children.
• The station is a stone’s throw away: ideal for coming by train.
• If you need the lift, give notice in advance.

Useful information

• Address: Rue de Lausanne 17, 1800 Vevey
• Official website: cinerive.com
• Opening hours: according to the programme (check the website)
• Getting there: Vevey CFF station 2-3 minutes’ walk away; bus stops “Vevey, Gare” and “Vevey, Marché”

Why we recommend it

Because the Astor offers the charm of a grand old hall, a stone’s throw from the station, with family films and fine event screenings. With the Pack Tribu and the P'tites Planète(s) screenings, it is an elegant cinema outing accessible to families.

In a nutshell

A large Belle Époque hall in Vevey, family films and live operas, a stone’s throw from the station. Elegant and easy to reach.