Cinéma Rex in Vevey: the historic triplex that loves children

A Vevey institution since 1933

A stone’s throw from Vevey station, the Rex is a historic cinema, opened in 1933 and converted into a triplex in the early 1980s. Its three auditoriums (from the large hall of nearly 300 seats to the two more intimate ones, one of which keeps its period seats) make it one of the Riviera’s flagship cinema addresses. Run by the Cinérive group, it is a warm city-centre cinema that takes particular care of young audiences.

What your children will discover

The Rex is the “family” highlight of Vevey. This is where the La Lanterne Magique club is held, for 6- to 12-year-olds: nine films per season, an illustrated journal sent before each screening, and a little introductory show performed by actors. For the youngest, the “P'tites Planète(s)” screenings (3-6 years) complete the offer. You can even celebrate a birthday with a private “Ciné Star” screening.

What you do there and the atmosphere on site

You get your ticket, pick your screen from the three, and enjoy a city-centre cinema full of character. The atmosphere is friendly, between the large hall for event outings and the small auditoriums with their retro feel. A stone’s throw away, the station and the lakeside let you extend the outing.

Before you go

• Recommended age: from 3 years (P'tites Planète(s)); La Lanterne Magique club for ages 6-12
• Duration: allow 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the film
• Price: adult CHF 18, child (3-12) CHF 13, Pack Tribu CHF 13/person
• Children’s club: La Lanterne Magique (ages 6-12), CHF 40 for the 9 season screenings
• Booking: online via the Cinérive box office or at the box office
• Transport: Vevey CFF station about 100 m away
• Best season: all year round

Tips from parents

• For a routine, sign your child up for La Lanterne Magique (ages 6-12), held at the Rex.
• Toddlers have their own screenings: “P'tites Planète(s)” (3-6 years).
• The Rex offers “Ciné Star” birthdays: a private screening for a group of children.
• The large hall (Rex 1) is wheelchair accessible; screens 2 and 3 are reached by stairs.
• The station is 100 m away: ideal for coming by train.

Useful information

• Address: Rue Jean-Jacques-Rousseau 6, 1800 Vevey
• Official website: cinerive.com
• Opening hours: according to the programme (check the website)
• Getting there: Vevey CFF station about 100 m away; bus stops “Vevey, Gare” and “Vevey, Marché”

Why we recommend it

Because the Rex is the most child-focused cinema in Vevey: La Lanterne Magique club, screenings for toddlers, birthdays. A historic triplex a stone’s throw from the station, perfect for a family outing on the Riviera.

In a nutshell

The historic triplex of Vevey (since 1933), with the La Lanterne Magique club, the 3-6 screenings and the Ciné Star birthdays. A stone’s throw from the station.