The Polar ExpressBirmingham · Sat, Dec 12, 2026

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Ticket limit

Limit of 2 tickets per order.

Please note

Tickets for all movies are $15 each. Children ages two and younger are free of charge. Doors open 1 hour before showtime, and each screening will begin with a sing-along accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Seating is general admission, first come, first served. The 2026 Alabama Theatre Holiday Film Series is presented by Regions.

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• The Polar ExpressFamily

Capacity

2,176

Accessible seating

This is an accessible venue. Accessible entrance is located on 3rd Avenue North. The Floor level (1st level) is accessible and does not require any stairs for access. Wheelchair spaces are marked on the Floor level.

Venue rules

No weapons of any kind are allowed in the Alabama Theatre. All guests will be scanned with a metal detector wand and bags will be checked before entry to the building. No outside food or drink is allowed.

Children

Children ages 2 and under do not need a ticket for most shows. This policy may vary for events designed for children. Please check the event listing for more specific information.

Box office

The Alabama Theatre does not have a full-time box office. The on-site box office opens 90 minutes before showtime for most events, and 1 hour before showtime for movies. Advance tickets may be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.