Mayfair Theatre Kaikoura is a small single-screen community cinema located on Kaikoura's seafront at 96 The Esplanade, adjacent to Cafe Encounter. Serving the coastal town on New Zealand's South Island, it operates as an intimate arthouse/community venue rather than a multiplex. The theatre hosts regular film screenings, local events and festival screenings, using modern digital projection and a quality surround sound system. Located in the town centre, it is popular with both residents and visitors who combine filmgoing with Kaikoura's well-known coastal attractions.