About the Marion Theatre

The Reilly Arts Center began operating the downtown Marion Theatre September of 2020, offering classic movies, live concerts and more!

Here you can stay updated with all news and announcements concerning the theatre.

For more information and tickets please visit mariontheatre.org or call box office at 352-351-1606.

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Sci-Fi September Free Movie Day at the Marion Theatre

The Marion Theatre is hosting a free day of sci-fi movies on Saturday, September 23, 2023 to celebrate the installation of a new screen and laser projector in the downstairs theatre.

Locally-filmed Series "Backstreet" to Premiere at the Marion Theatre

The Marion Theatre is proud to host the series season premiere of “Backstreet” presented by Blac Box Studios LLC, C. Hayes Photography and GBG Photography on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM. The series was filmed in Ocala and the surrounding areas, featuring all local talent.

Duke Energy Sponsorship to Create Powerful Communities

Ocala’s Marion Theatre is excited to announce Duke Energy has provided generous funding to create the Powerful Communities sponsorship with the Marion Theatre, which is now managed by the Reilly Arts Center team.

Kids of All Ages can see Toy Story for Free

Kids of all ages are invited to see the 1995 computer-animated film Toy Story, for free, on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 11:30 AM and Sunday, Jan. 17 at 4:30 PM. This offer is made possible by TJM Promos, the January corporate sponsor of the Marion Theatre.

Marion Theatre to show Some Kind of Heaven

The Marion Theatre will be showing the 2020 American documentary,Some Kind of Heaven, about The Villages, Florida, The world's largest retirement community.

Marion Theatre Opening Schedule

Following several pre-opening events at the end of August, Ocala’s historic Marion Theatre will resume normal operations beginning Thursday, September 10, 2020.

Reilly Arts Center to Operate Marion Theatre

The Reilly Arts Center is bringing film, live performances, music, art, and more to the Historic Marion Theatre starting in August 2020. On Tuesday, July 7, the Ocala City Council approved a one-year lease for the Reilly Arts Center, LLC to operate the Marion Theatre for mixed-use programming.