The prices are abnormally low: Cinema Le Rex prices will increase.

By Yann Defacque | Published on May 4, 2026 at 5:44 PM

During the Abbeville City budget meeting in Somme, officials voted to grant a subsidy to balance the budget for the Le Rex cinema in the amount of 173,000 euros as ticket sales are not sufficient to cover the service costs.

Regarding this agenda item, Mayor Angelo Tonolli stated: “The subsidy remains stable for Le Rex. There is a need to reconsider the pricing as the rates are much lower compared to other municipalities. The prices at Rex are unusually low compared to similar cinemas.”

The mayor of Abbeville added: “The idea would be to modestly and gradually increase the prices at Le Rex, with reduced rates for target audiences. However, no decision has been made yet.”

Prices range between 3 and 5 euros

Opposition councilor Sarah Bosio remarked: “I hope that this increase will be measured for Le Rex, which may not be financially profitable but culturally valuable.”

Just a reminder, the full ticket price is 5 euros with reduced rates of 3 or 3.50 euros.

As for the Abbville Stages, the City provides a subsidy of 1,061,910 euros to balance the budget. Angelo Tonolli clarified: “The subsidy has been reduced by 66,000 euros. The aim is to maintain a highly accessible culture while optimizing revenues.”

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