What is matinee?

A matinee is a performance or movie showing that takes place in the afternoon, typically before the evening performance or showing. Matinees are often offered at discounted prices compared to evening shows in order to attract more customers, especially families and seniors. Matinees are popular for theater productions, concerts, dance performances, and movies. Many theaters and cinemas offer matinee showings on weekends and holidays to accommodate a wider range of audiences and increase ticket sales.