Cinema carer tickets and the CEA Card
7 of the 7 cinema chains we track give a free ticket to one carer, most of them through the CEA Card, the national cinema scheme run by the UK Cinema Association.
| Chain | Carer ticket | Carers allowed | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cineworld | Free | 1 per CEA cardholder | Not stated |
| Everyman Cinemas | Free | 1 carer free (2 if the CEA Card states two admissions) | Enter CEA Card number at online checkout, or book by phone or at the box office |
| Light Cinemas | Free | 1 carer or companion | Online or in person: choose 'Add a CEA carer ticket' and enter the card number |
| ODEON Cinemas | Free | 1 per disabled guest (more via helpline) | Online (web, not app) using CEA number, Disability Helpline 0333 015 1208 or box office |
| Picturehouse Cinemas | Free | Not stated | CEA number in the Ticket Voucher field online or app; or box office; or accessibility line 0207 294 7908 (needed without a CEA Card) |
| Showcase Cinemas | Free | 1 carer per CEA Card holder | Online or at the cinema with CEA Card |
| Vue Cinemas | Free | 1 with CEA Card; 2:1 via Customer Services | Online with CEA number (no booking fee), in person or by phone |
To apply for a CEA Card you need evidence of a qualifying benefit such as PIP or DLA, or registration as blind or partially sighted. The card is accepted at most UK cinemas, not just the big three. See the official CEA Card site for how to apply.
Built from our venue data, last checked 3 October 2026. How we check.