Film Events In Liverpool
Explore the vibrant world of film events in Liverpool, including festivals, outdoor cinema, independent screenings, and exclusive premieres.
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The Reader’s Christmas Cinema: Festive Film Magic Comes to Calderstones Park
Get ready for some festive film magic in one of Liverpool’s most picturesque settings — The Reader has announced a brand-new Christmas Cinema season, transforming Calderstones Park’s historic Mansion House into a winter wonderland of classic Christmas movies. Running from Friday 19 December to Wednesday 24 December 2025, this special festive pop-up will see nine unforgettable films screened under a cosy heated canopy, complete with fairy lights, festive food and drink, and the joyful atmosphere…
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JAWS 50th Anniversary Celebration Coming to VideOdyssey
Liverpool’s cult film venue VideOdyssey is making waves this November with a JAWS 50th Anniversary Celebration — an immersive evening dedicated to the film that redefined cinema. Taking place on Saturday 29 November at VideOdyssey, Toxteth TV, the event promises a night of nostalgia, creativity, and shark-sized fun. In partnership with Liverpool Noise and Purple Revolver, the evening will dive deep into Spielberg’s iconic thriller with a packed programme of live art, rare memorabilia, quizzes,…
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Liverpool’s Biggest Open-Air Cinema Returns with Spooky Screenings at Calderstones
Liverpool’s biggest open-air cinema experience is set to make a hauntingly good return this autumn as The Reader, the national Shared Reading charity based at Calderstones Park, brings back its hugely popular outdoor screenings with a spooky seasonal twist. After a summer of sell-out shows that saw thousands of people flock to the historic Mansion House gardens, audiences are invited once again to enjoy a carefully curated programme of films – this time for Halloween…
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Review: Romeo + Juliet, Backyard Cinema, St George’s Hall, Liverpool
As the heavy wooden doors of St George’s Hall creaked open, something more than a film screening was about to unfold. Romeo + Juliet, reimagined by immersive trailblazers Backyard Cinema, transformed Liverpool’s neoclassical landmark into a sacred space of love, loss, and late-90s nostalgia. Backyard Cinema’s founder, Dominic Davies, is known for curating cinematic experiences that reach beyond the screen—and this production is no exception. Following sell-out runs in London and touring across the UK,…
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New Outdoor Cinema Film Series Set To Light Up Calderstones Park
From Shakespeare to ABBA, a brand new summer cinema brings iconic stories to life in Liverpool’s most scenic garden. This summer, a brand-new open-air cinema is coming to Liverpool, promising magical movie nights beneath the stars in the leafy surrounds of Calderstones Park. Launching in July, the outdoor screen will take pride of place in the gardens of the Grade II listed Mansion House, home to national Shared Reading charity, The Reader. Running from Wednesday…
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Backyard Cinema’s Romeo + Juliet Returns To Liverpool’s St George’s Hall This June
This June, love will be in the air as Backyard Cinema’s critically acclaimed production of Romeo + Juliet returns to St George’s Hall, Liverpool, for a spectacular week-long cinematic residency. Taking place from 23 – 29 June 2025, this immersive reimagining of Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 cult classic promises to be one of the city’s most atmospheric and talked-about events of the summer. This is not just a film screening. Audiences will step into the grandeur of St George’s Hall – a…
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VideOdyssey Needs You: UK’s Last Video Shop Calls for Volunteers
Liverpool’s most unique arts venue, VideOdyssey – affectionately known as the ‘UK’s last video shop‘ – is calling out for volunteers to join a one-of-a-kind film archiving project. Home to thousands of rare VHS tapes, vintage memorabilia, and retro arcade games, VideOdyssey offers visitors a nostalgic escape into the golden age of home entertainment. Now, the team is embarking on a mission to catalogue and preserve its massive collection for future generations — and they…
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VisitLiverpool Shines the Spotlight On Liverpool City Region’s Film Locations
VisitLiverpool, in partnership with Liverpool Film Office, has launched the second phase of their screen tourism campaign, Liverpool. The Ultimate Setting, following the release of VisitBritain’s international screen tourism campaign, Starring GREAT Britain. This phase continues to celebrate and promote Liverpool City Region’s iconic film and television locations, inviting visitors to explore Liverpool through the lens of their favourite films and TV shows, highlighting the region’s vibrant film heritage and its reputation as a top…
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In Conversation – Daniel Draper & Christie Allanson of Shut Out The Light’s ‘Liverpool Story’ Film
Liverpool Story captures a year in the life of Liverpool, exploring its unique character across every postcode. Filmed in 2023, the documentary by director Daniel Draper and producer Christie Allanson captures familiar and unexpected sides of the city, from drag nights to doggy daycare, revealing Liverpool’s rich culture beyond the backdrops seen in TV and film. In our conversation, Dan and Christie discuss how they aimed to capture the true essence of Liverpool through themes…
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Backyard Cinema Bringing Romeo + Juliet Film Screening To Liverpool
After a decade of sold out shows in London, Backyard Cinema’s critically acclaimed Romeo + Juliet show is coming to Liverpool. And where better to host this truly special screening then the timeless and beautiful Concert Room inside St George’s Hall. This celebration of Baz Luhrmann’s acclaimed 1996 cult classic will be screened in this intimate and breath-taking setting amongst candle lit aisles from 9 – 15 September 2024. A live choir will perform stunning interpretations of…
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Musician & Audiovisual Artist Rea Fortis Presents ‘Where Are Your Gods Now’ At FACT This Summer
The multi-talented artist Rea Fortis will present her visual EP launch at FACT this August. Where Are Your Gods Now is an audiovisual experience that combines Rea Fortis’ love of music videos and visual albums (think Beyonce’s Lemonade or Janelle Monae’s Dirty Computer). This visual EP launch pays homage to Western films, while starting a conversation about the place of religion in a post-apocalyptic world. In her directorial premiere, Where Are Your Gods Now doubles as the debut EP from Fortis…
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The Luna Cinema Returns To St George’s Hall For Festive Film Screenings
The Luna Cinema, is returning to St George’s Hall in Liverpool with its iconic winter cinema experience, in partnership with heycar, this December for two weeks of feel-good festive film. St George’s Hall will once again be transformed into a magical festive cinema in which to enjoy a classic film on a giant screen. They’re screening just about every heart-warming, chestnut-roasting, cheesy Christmas classic there is from Elf, to Home Alone, It’s A Wonderful Life to…
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The Moon is a Fake Moon: Short Film
Those missing the live music experience will want to check out The Moon is a Fake Moon; a short film recorded live at our beloved Invisible Wind Factory. The film is an impressive collaborative effort from local creatives. Directed by Tommy Husband (ex Warp Films), musician Joel C Murray of Barberos and aPAtT performs three previously unreleased tracks. The collaboration was complete with Caroline Smith on camera, Rory Ballantyne on sound, and the IWF’s own…
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Drive-In Cinema Liverpool Showing Classic Christmas Films This December
The Drive-In Cinema Liverpool, the city’s only open air drive-in cinema, will be showing the best Christmas films this December for the ultimate movie night under the stars. They’ll be showing all your favourite festive films including Elf, Home Alone, Home Alone 2, The Holiday, The Grinch, The Polar Express, Frozen and Love Actually. Located at Trinity Rd Car Park, Bootle (L20 3AZ) tickets are available to buy per car for £20 (for up to…
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Top 5 John Carpenter Films To Watch During Lockdown
George at Geeks That Don’t Want To Grow Up gives us his Top 5 John Carpenter Films To Watch During Lockdown. It’s a weird time we’re living in at the moment. A time of social unrest, and apocalyptic foreboding. However, it’ a good time to make the effort to see some movies, TV shows and read some books that you’ve been putting off for a while. In this vain it feels like we’re living in…
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Doc’n Roll Music Documentary Festival Returns 26 – 29 March
Doc’n Roll Music Documentary Festival, returns to the Mersey for its biggest and best event yet: the 5th Liverpool edition, which runs from from 26 to 29 March 2020 at Picturehouse at FACT and The British Music Experience (BME). From Zambian rock to MySpace-spawned waves of electronic creativity, Doc’n Roll Liverpool 2020’s five acclaimed full-length feature films each spotlight a unique musical landscape. Witness the births of movements both musical (Drum & Bass and the…
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Ghostbusters Documentary Screening At VideOdyssey
One of the best films of the 80’s can be seen in a whole new light thanks to a new Ghostbusters documentary screening at VideOdyssey on Saturday 14 March. Having celebrated the 35th anniversary of Ivan Reitman’s cult favourite with its European premiere at BFI IMAX, CLEANIN’ UP THE TOWN: Remembering Ghostbusters is heading for VideOdyssey. Directed and produced by the brother and sister team of Anthony and Claire Bueno, the film pays a fitting…
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There’s A Quentin Tarantino Themed Party Coming To Camp & Furnace
Camp & Furnace has announced a Quentin Tarantino themed party featuring a two-course American diner themed dinner, a bottomless fizz hour, themed cocktails, Tarantino soundtracks, visuals, film clips and more. Happening on Saturday 11 April from 5pm, you can expect an evening filled dedicated to the legendary Hollywood film director. Tickets go on sale on Thursday 20th February and you can sign up for ticket alerts via Skiddle. Tarantino is known for his often violent,…
Liverpool has long been recognised as a city with a strong connection to film, both as a backdrop for international productions and as a hub for local creative talent. When it comes to cinema-going and celebrating the art of film, the city has no shortage of exciting events to offer. From blockbuster premieres to independent screenings, film festivals to one-off outdoor cinema experiences, film events in Liverpool bring together audiences of all ages and tastes.
The city’s much-loved FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) is one of the leading destinations for film events in Liverpool, showing everything from new independent releases and documentaries to cult classics and international cinema. Alongside regular screenings, FACT also hosts Q&As, panel discussions, and live-streamed performances, giving audiences a chance to connect more deeply with the stories on screen.
Liverpool is also home to several film festivals that highlight the diversity of cinema. The Liverpool Film Festival, for instance, showcases emerging filmmakers and unique stories from around the world. The Liverpool Arab Arts Festival often includes film in its programme, offering opportunities to experience powerful narratives that spotlight Arab voices.
For those who love the glamour of cinema, red-carpet premieres and exclusive screenings are a big part of film events in Liverpool. The city’s rich filming history means major productions often return to host special events. Fans can enjoy seeing their favourite stars or even revisit films shot in the city.
In summer, outdoor cinema experiences bring a magical atmosphere to Liverpool’s parks and waterfront. Whether it’s a nostalgic classic projected under the stars or a family-friendly blockbuster with snacks and picnic blankets, open-air screenings are a highlight of the city’s film calendar.
Smaller, independent venues such as The Everyman Cinema, and community-run spaces like VideOdyssey at Toxteth TV Studios, also add to the mix, providing intimate, curated programming that reflects the city’s grassroots love of film.
Beyond screenings, many film events in Liverpool also provide educational opportunities. Workshops, filmmaker masterclasses, and networking events are regularly available for those who aspire to work in the film industry or simply want to learn more about the craft. Liverpool’s thriving community of creatives ensures there’s always something inspiring happening on or off the screen.
Whether you’re a passionate film buff or just looking for a fun night out, Liverpool’s film scene offers something for everyone. From the mainstream to the experimental, the city’s events celebrate cinema in all its forms, making it one of the UK’s most exciting places for film lovers.