Film Events in London

Movie screenings, premieres, film festivals, and cinema events in London.

100 upcoming film events

Akira

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 21:45

Prince Charles Cinema

AKIRA lights the Prince Charles Cinema in London with Katsuhiro Otomo's 1988 cyberpunk masterpiece, 125 minutes of jaw-dropping animation and apocalyptic cityscapes that reshaped anime forever.

Lianna (1983) Screening with Q&A

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 21:15

Prince Charles Cinema

Lianna (1983) screens at Prince Charles Cinema in London in glorious 35mm, followed by a live Q&A with director John Sayles and Maggie Renzi, a cinematic drama about desire that still stings.

Memories

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 19:10

Prince Charles Cinema

Screening of the anime anthology Memories (1995) featuring Magnetic Rose and works by Otomo, Morimoto and Okamura at Prince Charles Cinema.

Orlando on 35mm with Sally Potter

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 19:30

Rio Cinema

Screening of Sally Potter's 35mm adaptation of Orlando at Rio Cinema. Tilda Swinton stars as a gender-fluid Elizabethan figure across centuries in a witty, visually lush biopic inspired by Virginia Woolf.

Sing-A-Long-A Grease

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 21:30

Prince Charles Cinema

Participate in Sing-A-Long-A Grease at Prince Charles Cinema, a 1978 musical screening where audiences sing along and become part of the show.

Mary Poppins

Sat, 25 Apr 2026

The Garden Cinema

Step into a magical screening of Mary Poppins at The Garden Cinema in London, where plush velvet seats, sunlit glass, and classic songs swirl with chimney-sweep whimsy for a warm, family-friendly night.

Millennium Mambo

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 18:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Millennium Mambo at Prince Charles Cinema in London.

DocHouse: The Last Spy

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Curzon Cinemas

DocHouse presents The Last Spy, a gripping documentary about a 102-year-old spymaster who dictated his unredacted memoirs. From a wealthy German Jewish family to a US life after Hitler’s rise, his story spans the shadowy world of intelligence and decisive moments in Western history.

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 13:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Screening of Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) at Prince Charles Cinema—a classic action-adventure featuring Indiana Jones.

Rose of Nevada

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Curzon Cinemas Limited

Rose of Nevada screens at Curzon Cinemas in London, a Cornish maritime mystery about a vanished fishing boat; eerie, heart-breaking, and wonderful, as Mark Kermode calls it.

The Cremator [Spalovac mrtvol]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 19:15

Prince Charles Cinema

Juraj Herz's The Cremator at Prince Charles Cinema blends surreal horror with bleak humor, a 1969 Prague-set tale of a cremator whose impulses spiral, part Dr Strangelove wit, part Repulsion dread.

Rio Forever: Haunted Indiana & Attack of the 50ft Woman

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 00:30

Rio Cinema

Rio Forever presents a late-night cult cinema double bill at Rio Cinema: Haunted Indiana and Attack of the 50ft Woman, part of a 50th-anniversary celebration. Expect hazy, low-budget thrills in a quirky, intimate venue, starting at 23:30 on 24 April 2026.

The Lodger (1927)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Hitchcock's The Lodger (1927) returns to Prince Charles Cinema with a live score by Hugo Max on viola, turning this silent thriller into a tense, atmospheric midnight experience.

Michael

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Curzon Cinemas

An intimate documentary-style portrait tracing the life and legacy of one of the world's most influential artists. 'Michael' weaves archival footage and interviews to explore creativity, impact, and the lasting resonance of this iconic figure. Screened at Curzon Cinemas.

DocHouse: Ghost in the Machine

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Curzon Cinemas

An investigative documentary screening from DocHouse at Curzon Cinemas, tracing the origins of AI within power structures and technoculture. The film interrogates Silicon Valley myths and invites reflection on how emerging tech reshapes identity, culture, and global power dynamics.

Rose of Nevada

Sat, 25 Apr 2026

The Garden Cinema

Rose of Nevada plays at The Garden Cinema, London, an intimate, art-house screening that pairs moody cinematography with velvet seats and audience immersion, its quiet, candle-lit ambience inviting reflection as the projector hums to life.

Mur Murs screening with Varda Film Club at Rio Cinema

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 15:00

Rio Cinema

Join Varda Film Club for a screening of Mur Murs at Rio Cinema. This documentary surveys Los Angeles’ mural culture and the Chicano Art Movement, celebrating public art, urban storytelling, and cinematic exploration of street art.

Woman In The Dunes

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 12:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Screening of Woman in the Dunes (1964) at Prince Charles Cinema—a claustrophobic, psychological thriller about an entomologist entangled with a desert widow.

Night Moves [1975]

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 20:30

Prince Charles Cinema

Screening of Night Moves (1975), Arthur Penn’s thriller featuring Gene Hackman as a private investigator drawn into an affair while tracking a runaway daughter.

Primavera

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Picturehouse Cinemas

Primavera screens at Picturehouse Cinemas on 24 April 2026 at 7:00 PM. This feature presentation offers distinctive storytelling in a stylish, intimate art-house setting, perfect for film lovers seeking a thoughtfully crafted cinema experience.

Speed Racer

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 15:15

Prince Charles Cinema

Speed Racer sprints into Prince Charles Cinema in a 2008 action adventure from Lana and Lilly Wachowski, featuring the Mach 5 and a high-stakes cross-country race fueled by intrigue and daring escapes.

Veins of the World

Sat, 25 Apr 2026

The Garden Cinema

Veins of the World screens at The Garden Cinema in London, a visually arresting film that weaves intimate human stories with sweeping landscapes, wrapped in the cozy, velvet-seat charm of a neighborhood cinema.

Saturday Morning Picture Club: Chicken Run

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Rio Cinema

Kids and families can kick off with crafts at 10:15 am and settle in for Chicken Run at 11:00 am at Rio Cinema's Saturday Morning Picture Club, a fun, family-friendly screening in a historic venue.

DocHouse: Ultras

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Curzon Cinemas

DocHouse presents Ultras, a documentary screening that takes viewers inside football’s most devoted fan groups. Spanning Argentina, Italy, Morocco, and beyond, the film reveals the unity, loyalty, and creativity born in the stands, in a Curzon Cinemas screening.

A Goofy Movie

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 13:00

Prince Charles Cinema

A Goofy Movie screens at Prince Charles Cinema in London: Kevin Lima's endearing 78-minute family favorite, a road-trip romp where Goofy and Max stumble into misadventure and heart.

Kokuho: A Kabuki Salon

Sun, 26 Apr 2026

The Garden Cinema

Screening of Kokuho: A Kabuki Salon at The Garden Cinema, offering a nuanced look at Kabuki theatre and salon culture. The English-language film blends Japanese performance with intimate cinema storytelling in a stylish venue. A cross-cultural art pick for theatre lovers.

Wendy and Lucy

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 15:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Kelly Reichardt's Wendy and Lucy unfolds in a spare, aching 80 minutes as Michelle Williams drift toward Alaska with her dog Lucy; a car breakdown, a bail, and a desperate search become a quiet, piercing study of luck and loss.

Tetsuo : The Iron Man

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 19:15

Prince Charles Cinema

Screening of Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) by Shinya Tsukamoto at Prince Charles Cinema, a landmark cyberpunk horror-Sci-Fi classic about a man's transformation into metal.

Harakiri

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 21:30

Prince Charles Cinema

Screening of Masaki Kobayashi's Harakiri (1962) at Prince Charles Cinema; a tense samurai drama about honor, fate, and family legacy.

The Charge of the Light Brigade

Mon, 27 Apr 2026

The Garden Cinema

Screening of the classic 1936 feature The Charge of the Light Brigade at The Garden Cinema. This wartime epic delivers dramatic battles and battlefield visuals in a cozy independent venue, offering a nostalgic cinema experience for classic-film lovers.

Cold war visions

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Barbican Centre

Cold War Visions screens at the Barbican Centre, a thought-provoking film program weaving espionage, memory, and striking visuals in a hushed, cinematic setting.

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 16:05

Prince Charles Cinema

Screening of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010) at Prince Charles Cinema; Edgar Wright's stylish musical comedy about love, battles, and exes.

Viva Maria!

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

The Garden Cinema

Viva Maria! screens at The Garden Cinema, a sunlit, intimate venue where stories bloom on screen and conversations spill into the lobby, celebrating bold cinema with heart and bite.

Power To The People: John & Yoko Live in NYC

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Picturehouse Cinemas

Screening of Power To The People: John & Yoko Live in NYC at Picturehouse Cinemas. This cinema edition presents archival live performances and footage from John Lennon and Yoko Ono's NYC era, offering a vivid cine-documentary look at their art and music.

Celine and Julie Go Boating [Céline et Julie vont en bateau]

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 21:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Scooby-Doo

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 18:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Scooby-Doo brings the Mystery Inc. gang to life at Prince Charles Cinema in London—Raja Gosnell’s 2002 86-minute horror-tinged caper unfolds on the big screen, as a tropical island resort conceals eerie goings-on.

Hokum

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 19:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Hokum screens at Prince Charles Cinema. This 107-minute English-language supernatural horror, directed by Damian McCarthy, follows a reclusive novelist who confronts a haunting in a remote Irish inn after staff recount eerie tales of an ancient witch. A moody, mind-bending thriller that unsettles the mind and lingers after the credits.

Mildred Pierce

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 20:00

Curzon Cinemas Limited

Mildred Pierce screens at Curzon Cinemas, tracing a determined mother's slide toward crisis as she divorces and launches a restaurant empire, only to confront the perils of ambition and a daughter's demands.

Take This Waltz

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 18:30

Prince Charles Cinema

RIO FOREVER: DAILIES X ICO: UNCOMMON VOICES with TOMISIN ADEPEJU

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 19:30

Rio Cinema

RIO FOREVER: DAILIES X ICO: UNCOMMON VOICES showcases recent short films exploring working-class experience in New British cinema, hosted by Tomisin Adepeju. A thoughtful screening and talk at Rio Cinema that invites discussion on whose stories get told in contemporary film.

Competing at Cannes

Fri, 1 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

Screening of Competing at Cannes at The Garden Cinema, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the Cannes Film Festival and the pressure-packed world of competition among filmmakers. A must for cinephiles and festival-goers.

Met Opera 2025-26: Eugene Onegin

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 20:00

Curzon Cinemas Limited

From Curzon Cinemas in London, the Met Opera screens Eugene Onegin as a cinematic treat, with Asmik Grigorian returning as Tatiana after her acclaimed Butterfly debut, delivering heartbreak on the big screen.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 13:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom screens at Prince Charles Cinema, a 1984 action adventure of 119 minutes, plunging Indy from Old Shanghai to India in search of a mystical stone.

Thief

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 18:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Michael Mann's Thief screens at Prince Charles Cinema in London—a 1981 crime classic, 122 minutes of neon-lit tension as jewel thief Frank plans one last score while a dangerous gangster tightens the noose.

The Departed

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 21:35

Prince Charles Cinema

Screening of The Departed (2006) at Prince Charles Cinema, a Scorsese crime thriller about an undercover cop and a mole in the mob.

North By Northwest

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 13:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller North by Northwest screens at Prince Charles Cinema, a 1959 cross-country chase starring Cary Grant.

The Dark Crystal

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 13:15

Prince Charles Cinema

Jim Henson and Frank Oz's The Dark Crystal returns to Prince Charles Cinema, a 1982 fantasy epic where Jen must restore balance as the Skeksis and Mystics clash and a fragile prophecy nears fulfillment.

Members' Scratch Night

Fri, 1 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

An intimate screening night at The Garden Cinema featuring members' short films and rough cuts, offering a glimpse of emerging filmmakers in an inviting indie cinema setting.

Queer Horror Nights: THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW with Shadow Cast

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 20:00

Rio Cinema

Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) screen at Rio Cinema with a live Shadow Cabaret from London's queer cabaret scene, featuring drag kings and queens throughout the screening and a late-night cabaret finale.

Picnic at Hanging Rock

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 13:15

Prince Charles Cinema

Relive Peter Weir's 1975 thriller Picnic at Hanging Rock at Prince Charles Cinema in London, where a sunlit school picnic near Hanging Rock spirals into mystery and eerie tragedy.

Nothing But Life: The Cinema of Rita Azevedo Gomes

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 13:00

Institute of Contemporary Arts

ICA presents a screening/retrospective of Rita Azevedo Gomes's cinema, rooted in literature, theatre and art history, highlighting language, performance, and space with the director's signature clarity and subtle strangeness.

A Bigger Splash + Q&A

Sat, 2 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

A screening of the film A Bigger Splash at The Garden Cinema, followed by a post-screening Q&A. An intimate London venue moment that invites discussion about the film’s style, themes, and making-of.

Mandy

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 18:30

Prince Charles Cinema

Mandy at Prince Charles Cinema in London sweeps you into Panos Cosmatos’ 2018 horror—a surreal, moody forest nightmare where a vengeful odyssey unfolds.

Ash Is Purest White

Sun, 3 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

Ash Is Purest White screens at The Garden Cinema in London, pairing Jia Zhangke's intimate crime drama with a warm, indie-cinema vibe and a hushed, immersive atmosphere.

Twin Peaks: Pilot

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 16:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Twin Peaks: Pilot screens at Prince Charles Cinema in London; David Lynch's moody 1990 mystery introduces Agent Cooper as he investigates Laura Palmer’s murder, a hypnotic classic full of eerie charm.

The Godfather Part II on 35mm - Intro by Asif Kapadia

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 20:00

Rio Cinema

Rio Forever presents a rare 35mm screening of The Godfather Part II, introduced by Oscar-winning director Asif Kapadia at Rio Cinema. A must-see archival treat in Hackney, capturing one of cinema's most acclaimed sequels in pristine print.

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

Mon, 4 May 2026 at 16:30

Prince Charles Cinema

Travel the high seas with Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou at Prince Charles Cinema, where Bill Murray leads a quirky crew—Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett—in a deadpan oceanic adventure.

Terminator 2 : Judgment Day

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 15:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Terminator 2: Judgment Day returns to Prince Charles Cinema in London, James Cameron’s 1991 sci fi action sequel with the T-1000 and T-800 forcing us to question humanity and fate.

Rushmore

Mon, 4 May 2026 at 11:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Wes Anderson’s Rushmore screens at Prince Charles Cinema in London: Jason Schwartzman’s ambitious Max woos Olivia Williams’ teacher while Bill Murray anchors the comic, bittersweet battle of ego, wit, and heart.

Network - 50th Anniversary

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 13:25

Prince Charles Cinema

Screening of Network (1976) at Prince Charles Cinema to mark its 50th anniversary; a drama about an anchor's farewell and the ratings-driven media frenzy.

The Terminator

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 13:15

Prince Charles Cinema

The Terminator (1984) screens at Prince Charles Cinema in London, James Cameron’s sci fi horror classic where Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a relentless cyborg, and Sarah Connor fights a grim future.

OffBeat Folk Film Festival: Our Stories

Mon, 4 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

OffBeat Folk Film Festival presents 'Our Stories' at The Garden Cinema. A curated night of folk-inspired cinema featuring indie features, documentaries, and shorts that illuminate personal and community storytelling. The intimate venue invites film lovers to discover diverse voices in a cozy London setting.

The Darjeeling Limited + Hotel Chevalier

Mon, 4 May 2026 at 19:15

Prince Charles Cinema

Wes Anderson’s The Darjeeling Limited + Hotel Chevalier unfolds at Prince Charles Cinema: estranged brothers reunite on a color-saturated Indian train trip, mixing humor, memory, and healing.

Screen Talks: The Wicker Man

Mon, 4 May 2026 at 20:00

Curzon Cinemas Limited

Screen Talks at Curzon Cinemas screens The Wicker Man (1973), a Puritan cop’s eerie investigation on a pagan Scottish island, followed by a discussion.

Lust, Caution

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 21:30

Prince Charles Cinema

Lust, Caution screens at Prince Charles Cinema in London: Ang Lee's 2007 romance-war epic (158 mins) unfurls stealthy intrigue and forbidden yearning in a candlelit, immersive cinema night.

A Generation [Pokolenie]

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 19:20

Prince Charles Cinema

Classic Andrzej Wajda drama Pokolenie (A Generation, 1955) screening at Prince Charles Cinema; a stark 1950s Polish tale of youth facing WWII.

Becoming nature positive

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 20:30

London School Of Economics

Screening of the documentary Becoming Nature Positive at the London School of Economics' Global School of Sustainability, followed by a discussion on practical paths to nature-positive futures and biodiversity protection. The event invites students and professionals to engage with environmental storytelling and policy implications in an urban campus setting.

Phantoms of July — UK Premiere

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 13:00

Institute of Contemporary Arts

UK premiere of Julian Radlmaier’s fifth feature, Phantoms of July, screens at ICA. A witty, enigmatic comedy about a broken-hearted East German waitress and an Iranian YouTuber, weaving ghosts of the past with contemporary mysteries in a stylish European cinema setting.

La Dolce Vita

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 21:10

Prince Charles Cinema

La Dolce Vita screens at Prince Charles Cinema: Fellini’s 1960 Rome epic follows Marcello Mastroianni through decadence and longing, with timeless imagery, wit and cinematic grandeur.

Seconds (1966)

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 19:15

Prince Charles Cinema

Classic 1966 sci-fi thriller Seconds screens at Prince Charles Cinema, directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Rock Hudson, exploring identity and transformation.

Charlie's Angels

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 21:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Charlie's Angels return in a slick, globe-trotting caper directed by McG at Prince Charles Cinema; the espionage trio blaze disguises, martial arts and gadgetry as secrets imperil their mission.

The Devil Wears Prada 2

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 20:00

Picturehouse Cinemas

Screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2 at Picturehouse Cinemas. A stylish sequel in the fashion-world comedy-drama, offering sharp wit and chic visuals. The 7:00 PM show on May 1, 2026 invites film fans to a classic cinema experience.

OffBeat Folk Film Festival: Epic Journeys

Sun, 10 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

OffBeat Folk Film Festival: Epic Journeys lights up The Garden Cinema with a hand-picked program of folk-inspired films about epic travels and music legends. Intimate screenings, a boutique cinema vibe, and post-screening discussions bring indie cinema and travel stories to life.

Clermont-Ferrand: International Competition 2026

Fri, 8 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

Screening of the Clermont-Ferrand International Competition 2026 at The Garden Cinema. This program showcases award‑quality short films in a competitive lineup, traveling from the famed festival to a London indie venue. A chance to discover bold new voices and compact, powerful storytelling in a welcoming cinema setting.

The Wizard of Oz

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 13:00

Prince Charles Cinema

The Wizard of Oz (1939) screens at Prince Charles Cinema in London, Victor Fleming’s magical 102-minute musical fantasy where Dorothy and Toto follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, meeting friends who seek courage, heart and brains.

Experiencing the last days of Pompeii through silent cinema - a film screening with live music

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 19:00

University College London (UCL)

Experience a rare silent-era screening of Pompeii with a live musical accompaniment at UCL. This engaging blend of cinema and live score invites you to relive the ancient city on screen within a modern academic setting, offering historical atmosphere, evocative music, and thoughtful visuals.

The Cinema of Olaa Zhyzhko: Just Drifting + Olaa’s Ark

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 19:30

Institute of Contemporary Arts

UK premiere of two short films by Olaa Zhyzhko (Just Drifting; Olaa’s Ark) at the Institute of Contemporary Arts. An intimate autofiction-influenced program exploring identity and perception, pairing immersive storytelling with concise cinematic form.

8 1/2

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 21:05

Prince Charles Cinema

Classic Federico Fellini drama 8 1/2 screens at Prince Charles Cinema, following a director's crisis of creativity and the film's surreal, romantic interludes.

Another Round [Druk]

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 21:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Screening of the Danish comedy-drama Another Round (Druk) by Thomas Vinterberg at Prince Charles Cinema on May 7, 2026 at 8:45 PM.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 13:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Screening of Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) at Prince Charles Cinema, an adventurous treasure-hunt classic.

Clermont-Ferrand 2026: Short Films for the Family

Sat, 9 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

A family-friendly screening of Clermont-Ferrand 2026 short films at The Garden Cinema. A curated program of bite-sized festival works designed for all ages, offering lively storytelling in a cozy, intimate cinema setting.

Reflection in a Dead Diamond

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 19:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Screening of Reflection in a Dead Diamond (dir. Hélène Cattet & Bruno Forzani) at Prince Charles Cinema. The 87-minute thriller/mystery is followed by a live post-film Q&A with the directors, delivering a stylish, atmospheric dive into memory, moviemaking and noirish intrigue on the Côte d’Azur.

Your Name [Kimi no Na wa.]

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 16:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Makoto Shinkai's Your Name unfolds at Prince Charles Cinema, a breathtaking body-swap romance where moonlit skies, captivating music, and a destined connection fuse in gorgeously animated wonder.

The King of Comedy

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 21:30

Prince Charles Cinema

Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy screens at Prince Charles Cinema in London, a chilling 1982 crime thriller where Rupert Pupkin — a basement dreamer who stalks talk-show host Jerry Langford — kidnaps him for a big break.

Argentine season launch: Live music + Wild Tales

Fri, 8 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

Kick off The Garden Cinema's Argentine season with a screening of Wild Tales, paired with live music. An intimate indie-cinema experience that fuses gripping Argentine storytelling with a live score, offering a memorable evening of film and performance in a cozy, art-focused venue.

Miracle Mile

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 19:10

Prince Charles Cinema

Screening of Miracle Mile (1988), a tense post-apocalyptic crime-thriller by Steve De Jarnatt, at Prince Charles Cinema in London.

Film Club: The General

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 20:00

Curzon Cinemas

Join the Film Club for a screening of Buster Keaton's The General at Curzon Cinemas. This 1926 silent comedy delights with daring stunts and visual wit, as spies chase a locomotive through enemy lines. A timeless cinema classic for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

The Handmaiden [Theatrical Cut]

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 15:25

Prince Charles Cinema

The Handmaiden (Theatrical Cut) at Prince Charles Cinema, London: Park Chan-Wook's lush 2016 thriller unfolds in a dim, art-house venue, with sumptuous period detail, seductive twists, and razor-sharp storytelling.

Jurassic Park

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 13:00

Prince Charles Cinema

Screening of Jurassic Park (1993) at Prince Charles Cinema, Steven Spielberg's sci-fi adventure about a dinosaur theme park gone wrong.

Rio Forever: Celluloid Surprise #1

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 19:30

Rio Cinema

Rio Forever presents a mystery film screening on glorious 35mm at Rio Cinema on May 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Hand-picked by a Little White Lies editor, this event promises vintage celluloid magic in a classic cinema setting.

Honeysuckle Rose

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 13:20

Prince Charles Cinema

Screening of Honeysuckle Rose (1980), directed by Jerry Schatzberg, at Prince Charles Cinema in London. A musical romance starring Willie Nelson as Buck Bonham, whose touring life fuels an affair with Lily and tension with his wife—set to an infectious country soundtrack. A nostalgic, crowd-pleasing classic for fans of vintage American cinema.

Re:Mind Film Festival presents Guo Ran

Sat, 9 May 2026

The Garden Cinema

Guo Ran is screened as part of the Re:Mind Film Festival at The Garden Cinema. An intimate, thought‑provoking showcase in a cozy independent venue, inviting audiences to engage with contemporary cinema and festival programming.

Pride and Prejudice

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 15:40

Prince Charles Cinema

Joe Wright's lush Pride and Prejudice sweeps the screen at Prince Charles Cinema, where Keira Knightley's Elizabeth sparkles against moors and Darcy's gravity, a romantic drama bathed in candlelit color and wit.

Queer East Festival 2026

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 13:00

Institute of Contemporary Arts

Queer East Festival 2026 is a cross-disciplinary film festival at the ICA on May 17, 2026, presenting boundary-pushing LGBTQ+ cinema and moving-image works from East and Southeast Asia and their diaspora. Expect screenings, live arts, and immersive programs that explore queer stories across continents and cultures.

Godzilla [Gojira]

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 18:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Godzilla returns at Prince Charles Cinema, London: Ishirô Honda's 1954 kaiju epic—a humane, melancholy blockbuster born from nuclear trauma, hauntingly intimate despite the monster rampage.

The Community Cinema at UCL East Programme - Term 3 2026

Wed, 6 May 2026

University College London (UCL)

University-led cinema series at UCL East from May 6 to June 3, 2026, presenting rotating community screenings in a campus setting. Great for students and locals to enjoy thought-provoking films together.

RIO FOREVER X QUEER EAST: FANTASY OF DEER WARRIOR

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 19:30

Rio Cinema

Screening of the 1961 Taiwanese curiosity The Fantasy of Deer Warrior, part of Rio Forever x Queer East. Dressed-as-animal characters enact a woodland intrigue—deer, elk, and a scheming fox—in a quirky, vintage adventure that showcases early Taiwanese cinema.

Seven Samurai [Shichinin no samurai]

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 12:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Catch Kurosawa's Seven Samurai at Prince Charles Cinema, a 1954 epic where a veteran swordsman recruits six allies to defend a village, a masterclass in suspense, action, and human drama.

El Topo

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 16:00

Prince Charles Cinema

El Topo at Prince Charles Cinema in London threads Alejandro Jodorowsky’s 1970 cult epic into a mind-bending desert odyssey, as a young boy's rite of passage meets surreal, transformative cinema.

After Hours

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 18:45

Prince Charles Cinema

Martin Scorsese's After Hours (1985) screens at Prince Charles Cinema. A surreal, darkly comic night in Manhattan as Paul Hackett's misadventures unfold, a cult classic renowned for witty dialogue and offbeat characters.