Digital signage for theaters.

Lights. Action. Audience. LED displays help cinemas and performing arts venues promote shows, welcome guests, and keep every message current.

  • AttractPut upcoming shows and events in view.
  • GuideHelp guests find showtimes and venue details.
  • PromoteHighlight concessions, sponsors, and your next show.
Wall-mounted LED display on the Century II Convention Center showing its name, a purple graphic, and 3:32 pm beneath the curved building facade. Orpheum Theatre marquee at night with an LED display promoting Henry Rollins’ spoken word tour. Crown Uptown Theatre marquee with an LED display reading “Get your admission tickets here” above the entrance.

Theaters

Set the stage. Welcome your audience.

  • Outdoor marquees
  • Indoor promotions
  • Scheduled content updates

Lights. Action. Audience.

From neighborhood cinemas to performing arts centers, LED displays help theaters make upcoming shows easy to discover. Promote performances outside, share showtimes in the lobby, and highlight concessions where guests order. Keep dates, times, and messages current without replacing printed signs for every change.

Make the First Impression Count

Use outdoor LED marquees and monument signs to show what is happening at your venue. Lead with the show name, date, and time in large, readable type. Rotate upcoming events, ticket information, and sponsor messages on a schedule that fits your season.

Keep Guests Informed Indoors

Use indoor displays for movie promotions, lobby announcements, concession offers, and directions. Match the content to each location: concise showtimes near the box office, menu information at concessions, and upcoming performances where audiences gather.

Plan for Your Venue and Your Team

Choose a display for its viewing distance, available space, and indoor or outdoor setting. NEXT LED can help you plan a marquee upgrade or a new display and organize content updates around your staff’s workflow. Schedule routine promotions ahead of time and change messages when plans change.

Placement

Put your next show in view.

A distinct display application for each part of the guest experience.

Orpheum Theatre marquee at night with an LED display promoting Henry Rollins’ spoken word tour.
Orpheum Theatre · Wichita, KS
Illustrated cinema ticket counter beside a large illuminated movie poster showing an action-film promotion.
Cinema lobby · Illustration
Concept rendering of a thin-frame LED display above a theater concession counter promoting popcorn, drinks, and an upcoming live music event.
Theater concessions · Concept rendering
  1. Promote performances, announce dates and times, and keep your marquee current while preserving the character of your venue.

  2. Show trailers, movie artwork, and upcoming attractions where guests gather near the box office. Illustrative scene shown.

  3. Highlight popcorn, drinks, special offers, and upcoming events at the concession counter. Concept rendering shown.

Frequently asked questions

Your theater signage questions, answered.

Plan the right display for your venue.

Can an LED display be added to an existing theater marquee?

Many marquees can accommodate an LED upgrade. The available opening, supporting structure, electrical service, and local requirements need to be reviewed before choosing a display.

What can theaters show on LED displays?

Display showtimes, upcoming performances, movie promotions, concession offers, sponsor messages, and venue announcements. Use short messages with clear dates and times for outdoor signs.

Can we schedule content before a show or event?

Yes. Schedule routine promotions and upcoming events ahead of time, then update messages when showtimes or plans change.

Do indoor and outdoor displays need different specifications?

Yes. Viewing distance, ambient light, weather exposure, and the installation location affect display selection. We can help you choose an appropriate option for each space.

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  • Marquee and outdoor display applications
  • Indoor promotions and guest information
  • Content ideas for your venue

Bring your next show to life.

From the marquee to the concession counter, we’ll help you plan LED displays for your venue and your audience.