Museum of the Moving Image World Cup Watch Parties — Astoria, Queens 2026

Published 2026-06-15 · WorldCup.NYC Editorial

In Astoria, Queens — one of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in New York City — the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) is hosting World Cup watch parties in its Redstone Theater, a state-of-the-art cinema with full surround sound and a stadium-style seating arrangement. It's one of the few venues in the city where you can watch a World Cup match with genuine cinema-quality picture and sound.

Key Details

• Location: Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, Queens
• Venue: Redstone Theater — stadium-style cinema seating
• Admission: Free with advance RSVP at movingimage.org
• Drinks: Specialty cups must be purchased to bring beverages into the theater
• Matches: Select World Cup matches throughout the tournament

Why This Venue is Special

The Redstone Theater seats several hundred people in a proper cinema configuration — not folding chairs in front of a projector screen. The sound system is designed for film, which means crowd noise, commentary, and the atmosphere of a live match come through with unusual clarity. For fans who want a more controlled viewing environment than a packed bar but more energy than watching at home, MoMI threads the needle well.

Astoria is also worth arriving early for: the neighborhood has Greek restaurants along Ditmars Boulevard, Middle Eastern food on Steinway Street (NYC's "Little Istanbul"), Egyptian cafes, and one of the best selections of international grocery stores in the city. It's a natural fit for World Cup culture.

Getting There

Take the M or R train to Steinway Street, then walk south two blocks to 35th Avenue. Or the N or W to 36th Avenue, then walk north one block. From Midtown Manhattan, the ride is about 20 minutes.